Posts Tagged ‘Travel’
George Steinmetz lecture delivers inspiration
On Tuesday, April 30, National Geographic photographer George Steinmetz gave a guest lecture on his life, his travels and his photography. The opening student speaker called Steinmetz “a pioneer, an inventor and an explorer” by way of introduction. Steinmetz began the lecture by talking about his inspiration for photographing the world. He first had the [...]
Carlos Fuentes lecture combines law, literature and family narratives
83-year-old Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes joined University of Puget Sound students and other community members in Schneebeck Hall on Wednesday, Apr. 4. Although perhaps known primarily for his written works, Fuentes has many more feathers in his cap. He is a diplomat and activist who often delved into the political issues he faced through his [...]
Cultural indie, Dengue Fever
In the world of indie music, it is difficult to stand out. However, Dengue Fever will never have to worry about blending in with the herd. Their latest album, Cannibal Courtship, proves that the band has perfected their craft and created a harmonious balance between Cambodian and western rock music. I recently had the opportunity [...]
India offers pursuit of international citizenship
Their voices wander off in conversation, barely aware of the other people who sit around them listening. They reminiscence about their past travels and smiles spread across both their faces as they speculate the near future. The future that holds an exciting and exhilarating trip to India for the both of them. “I’m fascinated about [...]
Southwest planes experience difficulty getting off ground
As a result of a number of well-publicized structural issues with their Boeing 737 planes, Southwest Airlines’ removal of dozens of planes from service on April 1 inspired a change in Boeing’s recommended inspection process for aircrafts. The complicated decision was called for on April 1, when a portion of the fuselage—the plane’s main body [...]
Watson winners anticipate research endeavors
Post-graduation plans are shaping up to be an exceptional adventure for seniors Margaret Shelton and Jacki Ward, who were announced recipients of this year’s Watson Fellowship last week. The fellowship, established in 1968 by IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, is a national grant which enables students to further pursue their interests after finishing college. Applications [...]
Seeing Spain: Trip to Madrid, Segovia, Toledo
Granada, Spain—With the beginning of March comes what is known in the ILACA program as the overload blues. The combination of classes, extracurriculars and soggy weather spells creates a burnt-out haze that hangs over the heads of ILACA students. Fortunately for us, the program coordinator in this specific program foresaw our mutinous attitudes and scheduled [...]
