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By Grace Cook This year of graduates marks the smallest class of English majors in recent memory; upper-division classes that would have had an average of 10-15 students last year are now experiencing numbers as low as four. Like other majors in the humanities, English majors are often asked, “What are you planning on doing with that?” This question reveals a loss of belief in the Humanities as a field of study. In recent years the number of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors has been growing while the...

By Eada Gendelman On Feb. 18, Latinos Unidos worked in collaboration with the Tacoma Art Museum, Centro Latino, and Pacific Lutheran University to present Exploring the Latino Experience in Tacoma, a reception and student-led panel discussion. Students and local community members joined together in the Rasmussen Rotunda at 6 p.m. to examine the challenges Latino-Americans must overcome in the Tacoma community and beyond. “Latinos have a long and rich history in the United States dating back more than 500 years, and they have become the largest minority group in the...

By Emma Brice One of the main concerns people face when going off to college is the unknown territory of what the food will be like. Meals play a crucial role in a college student’s life, and luckily the University of Puget Sound has been granted several diverse options. Recently the University welcomed Spoon University to campus, giving an additional food resource to students in addition to from The Cellar and the S.U.B. “The purpose of Spoon University is to inform college students (who may be navigating their own kitchens or campuses...

By Marcelle Rutherfurd According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), upwards of 30 million individuals in the United States are affected by eating disorders. The issue of negative body image and the mental issues that stem from it is a huge part of today's society. From day one, American children are bombarded by images of “perfect” bodies, due to the tendency of popular media to portray one stock body type that is considered generally attractive. With such a harsh and triggering environment surrounding us, both...

With February being the official month of love and bad rom-coms, it’s hard to remember that intimate partner violence is just as likely to occur on Valentine’s Day as any other day of the year. The YWCA of Pierce County works 24/7 to provide support for survivors and their children as they recover and rebuild their lives.  Unfortunately, conversations about intimate partner violence are often confusing and unconstructive, leading to victim blaming and survivors questioning the validity of their experience. “Intimate partner violence is important to talk about because it’s...

  For the month of February, the Black Student Union (BSU) has organized a wide range of events and activities to honor Black History Month. Whether it be group discussions or watching films together, the BSU has worked tirelessly to fill this month with meaningful experiences that not only celebrate the past of African Americans, but also inspire both Black and non-Black students to cultivate a well-informed community of allies. Working together with other university sponsorships, organizations, and professors, the BSU has created a programming calendar that provides students with...

  Here at the University of Puget Sound, there are a wide selection of study spots, each possessing its own unique vibe that students can choose from to focus on the daily grind of homework. Diversions Cafe has always been a hot spot on campus, but more recently has gained popularity due to its new makeover. Whether the goal is late night studying, an early morning coffee date, or a simple hangout with a friend, Diversions is the place to be. Some may wonder the reasoning behind the renovations of...

In light of Donald Trump’s increasing popularity, The Office for Intercultural Engagement held its first Speak Out Loud (SOL) conversation of the semester to discuss “The Trump Effect.” On Feb. 3, students gathered at The Student Diversity Center from 5p.m. to 6p.m. to talk about Donald Trump’s recent comments, actions, and attitudes towards minority communities. “Like all the SOL conversations, this one was an opportunity to discuss a particularly pressing subject that affects life both on and off campus,” first year Aidan Regan said. In a Socratic-seminar style discussion, students...

The Collins Memorial Library archivists and specialists already have all the materials they need for the upcoming spring exhibit, but they are missing one very important thing: student experiences. This school year, the spring exhibit will be all about exploring the Northwest region of the United States. Although it will not be set up until March 29, most of the pieces have already been curated for this exhibit. The library archivists and specialists are looking for one last thing to complete their collection; they are calling for students, faculty and...

The Collins Memorial Library archivists and specialists already have all the materials they need for the upcoming spring exhibit, but they are missing one very important thing: student experiences. This school year, the spring exhibit will be all about exploring the Northwest region of the United States. Although it will not be set up until March 29, most of the pieces have already been curated for this exhibit. The library archivists and specialists are looking for one last thing to complete their collection; they are calling for students, faculty and...

The Race and Pedagogy Initiative (RPI) is on track to become the Race and Pedagogy Institute. The Race and Pedagogy Planning Summit, which took place Dec. 4-5, launched the Institute and sought to develop a strategic plan for its future, taking into account what students want from RPI. The transformation into a Race and Pedagogy Institute would allow the Institute to have a permanent budget. In the past, their resources have come from fundraising. “We’ve been funded through community grassroots fundraising... there’s a common sense of ownership,” Director of the...

In wake of the recent incident at the University of Missouri and the many racial acts of violence that took place throughout the U.S. this year, the question of how to protect minorities from violence has become central to life in modern American society. Trans woman, scholar and artist Micha Cárdenas presented an innovative solution to these issues in her lecture, “Trans Latinx Futures: Trans of Color Poetics in Media,” on Nov. 12. Cárdenas, an assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington, is involved with...