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and what activities. At the end of a time of mourning or in honor of an important person, the mask is again worn. Occasionally a lance is carried by the mask wearer, which references the masks original use in preparing men for war. The Southwestern part of Cote d’Ivoire, where the Bete People live, is covered in dense forest. The Bete’s concept of respect for social rules in their village are carried over to their respect for aggressive and hostile nature spirits they believe Gre masks embody. The

driven by hard-working parents who wanted us to have what they did not. And we did. Around the time I was graduating from PLU, my mom got to experience the first-gen feeling, too. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. I may have had a bit of a chip on my shoulder as a young college student who faced challenges different than some of my peers at PLU, but the pride I have in myself, my siblings, my mother — and all who share in the first-gen experience — is

environment was driven by hard-working parents who wanted us to have what they did not. And we did. Around the time I was graduating from PLU, my mom got to experience the first-gen feeling, too. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana. I may have had a bit of a chip on my shoulder as a young college student who faced challenges different than some of my peers at PLU, but the pride I have in myself, my siblings, my mother — and all who share in the first-gen

Why Political Science?Many students want to know how governments are organized, how rules are made and how government influences the amount and distribution of social rewards.  As a citizen you may want to know how to wield influence and change rules or outcomes, either through government or in other political situations.  You may wish to work in government or in the many organizations that are regulated by and try to influence government.  Any of these purposes can be served by a greater

IntroductionAn essential dimension of Pacific Lutheran University’s mission is to provide for the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual development of students.  Faculty, students, and administrators share responsibility for accomplishing these goals.  Academic integrity is honesty concerning all aspects of academic performance.  Academic integrity must be fully integrated into the campus academic environment, including norms for student life and classroom expectations