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a biological sample. It’s graduate-level research—and for Angela, comes after taking just one year of organic chemistry. Though Angela’s path has been less traditional, she’s realized it’s not something to be embarrassed about, but to embrace and celebrate. In 2020, when struggles in her personal life began to affect school, Angela’s advisor, chemistry professor Justin Lytle, suggested that she take some time away. Initially she was discouraged, worried that if she stepped away from school she

A Conversation with Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal Sabbatical projects focus on new approaches to Western History Posted by: halvormj / July 26, 2021 July 26, 2021 PLU Department of History You might notice that Dr. Rebekah Mergenthal is not listed as an instructor on the History Department’s teaching schedule during the 2021-2022 school year. Although she is eager to get back into the classroom after so many ‘Zoom sessions,’ we’ll have to wait a bit longer for Dr. Mergenthal’s lively presence in

.”NCAA Division III Athletics provides the opportunity for skilled student-athletes to continue competing at a high level and in doing so, helps mold the individual and prepare them for a life after athletics in the workforce. Division III is the division where academics come first, and students are able to find balance in all aspects of their college career. PLU Women’s Track & Field athlete, Megan Barnhouse, shares this is key to her experience here at PLU. “Division III is an environment of

Christian, Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School. “My favorite aspect of the show is seeing the level of talent and creativity the students provide and meeting with the student artists,” Sarah Wise ’11,  PY// Art From Parkland’s Youth founder, said. “It never fails to amaze me what the artists bring to the table or their personal stories behind their work; and it always impresses me to hear what the PLU student jurors see and appreciate in the work.” An opening reception was held for

were carefully selected for each piece to ensure that they could portray both the skills and emotions that the choreographer envisioned. “This showcase has always been something I’m really proud of, and as the senior captain, it’s bittersweet having this be my last one. It’s a pleasure to direct such a diverse and talented group of people and to put this on every year with my team.” “Dance is an artform that can be portrayed in both conventional and non-conventional ways, and we try to explore both

two children, Jason abandons her for a more favorable match, never suspecting the terrible revenge she will take. This particular story was originally written by Euripides. In Euripides’ rendition, Medea was ahead of its time when first produced in 431 BCE. While it wasn’t well received at the time, (after all, a woman does carry out a most awful murder and is then saved by the Gods), it has become one of the most popular Greek plays ever produced. It experienced greater interest of the late 20th

.) One of the most recognizable and loved Christmas performances, A Christmas Carol is coming to the PLU theatre the last weekend of November. In this classic Christmas tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by a string ghosts on Christmas night and forced to examine how he has lived his life. Through this journey, he learns the impact that a person can have on the lives of those around them and the importance of being kind to your fellow man. A Christmas Carol has become a holiday tradition for many

up a window for Andrews and his students into a thriving agrarian culture that flourished in Mexico 500 years ago, before the conquest by the Spanish in 1521. This summer, Andrews and anthropology students Elisa Hoelter, ‘11 an David Treichel, ‘10 spent the summer down in Calixtlahuaca (pronounced Ka-less_TLA-wa-Ka), a village of 10,000 that flourished about 31 miles east of Mexico City, cataloging flakes. Thousands of flakes, arrowheads and other items.  As many as 9,000 in one month by

of these wood-burning stoves, was invaluable to her – and not just because it improved her Spanish markedly. “I learned how important relationships between people and the environment are,” she said. “I learned how to use resources efficiently and I learned that by watching people – these people have used these technologies for hundreds of years.” That will come in handy when Paris graduates – she plans to return to her native Alaska to work with the indigenous communities on land-rights issues

internship had other benefits, too. For Charles’ senior thesis, he had been planning to write about the Civilian Conservation Corps within the context of the National Park Service. His work over the summer gave him access to numerous resources – and personal contacts! – that he would never had otherwise. All in all, it was the perfect way to spend a summer. And, in Charles’ view, a perfect way to preview the next steps in his life. “It was a unique chance to preview my future,” he said. To return to the