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and freshly painted natural curls at the same time. In this way, the portrait becomes a symbol representing both sides of Georgiana’s familial and cultural African and European backgrounds. This is a deeply personal context in the midst of an intimate scene, and it is at the same time a political statement. A little over a week after the April 17th episode aired, The New York Times published the article “In Films and on TV, a New Openness to Natural Black Hairstyles”, which while it does not cite

the biggest adjustment though. He struggled to communicate and understand cultural differences. He asked himself that first day of class, “How am I going to make it?” Akuien has always found a way. He has made Tacoma and PLU home, but longs to open the door of the past in hopes for a bright future. He misses the mother he hasn’t seen for what seems like a lifetime ago. Akuien hasn’t seen her face to face in more than a decade. She is back in southern Sudan, with his sister. Being with them, in one

continues, it is now being paired with a refined understanding that an emphasis on international business isn’t just about understanding foreign markets and economies, but also about preparing students to thrive doing business domestically. “The rapid change of demographics in the United States will result in America becoming a minority-majority nation in the near future,” says Nargesi. “That’s why understanding and embracing different cultural mindsets, attitudes, and nuances is going to be critical

they are wearing Lute gear!1st Place Noah Dunham “Friluftsliv” This photo shows the beauty of the outdoors in Norway, and the best way to enjoy it in the winter – with skies. Friluftsliv is a common cultural practice in Norway, and is basically meaning to be active in the outdoors. Bø, Norway January 20, 20222nd Place Derek Gibson “Good Lookin’ Lindos” Although there is no visible PLU gear, this picture encapsulates Lutes Away perfectly, as nothing can sum up the Greek trip like the word “views

world view and cultural understanding that started with my childhood in Ghana. I am very grateful that I have been able to either major or minor in all the subjects I came to PLU pursing, with many thanks to the advisers and professors I have had. I have been able to live on campus all four years so I can definitely say that I have experienced firsthand the trends and transitions in the Lute Dome. And that feeling of the opposite of loneliness that I have felt through my four years here can be

.” "Stepping back from academia and letting go of this community is definitely a process."- Theo Hofrenning Hofrenning, who was looking to leave the Midwest for college, chose PLU because of his father’s close ties to Lutheran education as a professor at St. Olaf College. “Washington is like Minnesota’s cooler younger brother,” he said. “It was a pretty good cultural transition.” Hofrenning said his most memorable experiences at PLU have come through his participation in music, notably choir and PLUtonic