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undergone renovations and places like the UC Mezzanine have been outfitted to better serve students.  Anderson acknowledged that many are change adverse, “given our conservative tendencies and governance structures, universities are particularly so,” he said. But he said he was confident the PLU community will embrace the new ideas and programs with self-confidence and trust.”When I think about tackling the issues we faced,” Anderson said, “I am reminded of one my uncle Carl’s favorite scriptural

July 7, 2008 An affinity for social change. A dedication to activism and aiming for real change in the world has been a characteristic of student leadership on campus for decades. Saying yes to life’s opportunities, fighting for what you believe in, avoiding the tyranny of the majority and standing up for what’s right – that’s the collective advice that four former student body presidents have for today’s students. Students today are as dedicated as ever to social justice. It’s environmental

March 5, 2012 Explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson highlights his 80 day journey around the Arctic Ocean. (Photo by John Froschauer) Arctic exploration and climate change By Katie Scaff ’13 Changes in the Arctic have become increasingly visible, according to Norwegian explorer Thorleif Thorleifsson, who, with BØrge Ousland, became the first to sail around the Arctic in one, short season in 2010. “These are the facts,” Thorleifsson said. “This is happening.” The Scandinavian Cultural Center set the