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Politics and the Limits of Law “Feminist Gloria Anzaldúa [1942-2004] was a guiding force in the Chicano and Chicana movement and lesbian/queer theory. She was a poet, activist, theorist, and teacher who lived from September 26, 1942, to May 15, 2004. Her writings blend styles, cultures, and languages, weaving together poetry, prose, theory, autobiography, and experimental narratives. She described herself as a “chicana dyke-feminist, tejana patlache poet, writer and cultural theorist,” and these

environment of academic integrity and intellectual freedom. Wendy Call Wendy Call earned her Fulbright Core Scholar opportunity in Colombia, translating the poetry of indigenous women writers in order to share and preserve them. “What I’m most hoping to get out of it is really expanding my understanding of indigenous literature in Latin America and particularly indigenous poetry,” Call said. “Since I’ve for quite a number of years been translating Mexican poets who work in an indigenous language and then

their own lives. This behavior is also true of adult readers: Some want spy thrillers, some want romance, some want cozy mysteries, some want lyric poetry. When it comes to reading, there’s a place at the table for everyone. I find that to be a very democratic and comforting way of looking at books. In terms of content and theme in YA literature, we must remember that there are a lot of kids who are living lives that aren’t rated PG. There are a lot of kids who are living lives that are generally

serves as catalyst for cross-cultural arts and poetry project; related symposium comes to campus Read Next Running away with the circus: PLU alumna does aerial performances following winding vocational journey COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it

their ability to respond to the crisis effectively. Several students wondered why the Chinese commissioner in charge of dealing with the opium crisis seemed to spend more time writing poetry than communicating with the emperor. In the end, a panel of student judges made up from visiting Chinese champs and PLU students handed the victory to the team that argued that China was responsible for the war. After the debate, which was initiated and sponsored by PLU’s China Studies Program, the students

. Her poetic writing focuses on themes of Black empowerment, resilience, history, and joy. Charles’ accolades include being spotlighted in the New York Times Book Review, a Buzzfeed Top 40 pick, an Amazon Editor’s Choice, and a feature on CBS Mornings.“I want to express who we are as people – our complexities and our greatness by telling stories and writing poetry that reflect not just our pain but our joy and everything in between,” Charles said in a 2021 Interview with Essence Magazine. “We are

, and with it the excellence she’s recognized for. Read Previous Top marks for green Read Next Poetry to restore the complexity of the world COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on

Horse: Poetry, Politics and Peace” The Art Walk featured a raku firing demonstration by assistant art professor Spencer Ebbinga, a reception and student-led tours that visited art-related sites on campus, such as the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, Ingram Hall, Eastvold Auditorium and student media offices in the University Center. At each stop, student speakers discussed the building and how it relates to the department, and inside musical or theatrical rehearsals were ongoing. Tour guides also

quality of the people is just great,” said David, who met Leah’s mother at PLU. “It’s a pretty special place.” Now, it’s time for Leah to create her own PLU experience. She will live in Hong Hall, in the International Honors Program wing, and take classes in poetry, Norwegian and calculus. And she’s ready to leave high school behind: “I’m just excited about the community at PLU and getting to know people, taking cool classes that are interesting. The whole college experience is something I’ve been

-prize winning poet held an audience in a packed Lagerquist Concert Hall spellbound for an hour as she read from her work, a collection of poems spanning over 45 years. Oliver won the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for her collection of poetry “American Primitive.” Her first collection, “No Voyage, and Other Poems,” was published in 1963, although the thin and silver-haired Oliver told the audience last week she has always written, even as a child. She also has been more comfortable in the outdoors