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News recently caught up with Snyder to discuss his presidency. Last year you served as the 1st Vice President of the NADIIIAA, what was that experience like? The last few years serving in the vice president role I have had the opportunity to work closely with the presidents and the leadership of the NCAA. We have been able to be a sounding board for the NCAA and have made progress toward being a direct voice of DIII athletic administrators to the leadership of NCAA Division III. As president, I

on the part of the U.S. government. He designed the figures with no arms, standing at attention and looking as if they could be placed in a coffin. “I have a small voice as one person, but my voice is somewhat larger with what I contribute as an artist,” McCuistion writes. “Through my work I am able to contribute to the long tradition of the artist as teacher, recorder and seer.” Anne Johnston Schuster is a printmaker who has taught studio art, art history and art education at the junior high

currently performing in Seattle Opera’s production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore; as well as PLU Voice Faculty member Marlette Buchanan, soprano. PLU Faculty member Sheila Bristow, piano, was the competition accompanist.Three winners were announced. Marissa Moultrie, soprano, was awarded first place, receiving $1,000, a trip to the east coast to watch Angela in performance, and a voice coaching/lesson from Ms. Meade. Marissa Moultrie is a senior at PLU, completing her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

, and Sportin’ Life, the drug dealer. Hall recalls the rehearsals as grueling. “I don’t think people realize all the work that goes into it,” she said. Having a built-in support group of Lutes helped. Along with Hall and Van Mechelen, there was Novalee Richard, ’09, Stephanie Johnson ’11 and Ieisha McIntyre ’97. Johnson said that she has received huge support from her fellow Lutes, including Choir of the West members who helped her put together audition videos, and her current voice instructor (and

prose. She has a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (Poetry) from the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. Gregory Youtz, composer, Professor of MusicGregory Youtz is head of the PLU music composition program. His compositions include works for orchestra, band, choir, voice and chamber ensembles, three operas and a full-length musical theater show. He is currently at work on a fourth opera, with librettist Zhang Er, about the expulsion of the Chinese from Tacoma in 1885

will sign copies of All I Need from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Garfield Book Company. Aikin’s new album was released Feb. 3, 2015. It already has reached the top of iTunes’ Gospel Music charts. This album is her first in six years. Since her first release, she says she has become more comfortable with creating music, and she believes this album reflects her.“There’s a lot of energy in this [album],” Aikin told Black Entertainment Television. “I feel like I was actually able to put my voice, my

. Having a built-in support group of Lutes helped. Along with Hall and Van Mechelen, there was Novalee Richard, ’09, Stephanie Johnson ’11 and Ieisha McIntyre ’97. Johnson said that she has received huge support from her fellow Lutes, including Choir of the West members who helped her put together audition videos, and her current voice instructor (and PLU professor) Barry Johnson, who encouraged her to audition. “PLU has given me amazing connections,” she said. As for advice for other students seeking

electorate and elected officials. But, despite being a member of that electorate, his uncertainty took over. So, he ordered food and ate in silence, unsure of how to engage. “I thought it was really cool,” he said, “but I also didn’t feel like I was a part of it.” Austin Beiermann '18 (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) However, Beiermann quickly realized that his voice was valued, and even coveted, by older politicians. “Your voice means the world to them,” Beiermann said of young people. “Older people bring

Quintet, and Regency Jazz Ensemble – along with members of the voice, keyboard, and instrumental faculty. Repertoire was selected with PLU’s history in mind. “This is a special occasion. It’s first and foremost a celebration of the Inauguration of President Krise, and also a rare gathering of PLU faculty artists with a program featuring music with wide appeal,” Jim Brown, chair of vocal studies, says. “It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase our wonderful music faculty.” Svend Rønning, chair of

better community.” Part of that effort to give back is giving himself a public voice capable of effecting change. Sablan ran for elected office for the first time in November, challenging the incumbent for Franklin Pierce School District’s Director 5 position. While Sablan didn’t win, he drew in a little more than a third of the vote in an impressive effort.CCESWhat is CCES at PLU?PLU Center for Community Engagement and Service serves as a resource for students, staff, and faculty who want to learn