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An exciting announcement came out of the Environmental Policy and Decision-Making department earlier this month: starting in the fall of 2016, Puget Sound students will be able to major in Environmental Policy and Decision-Making. Since the formation of the Environmental Science department, students have only been able to minor in the subject. The decision to expand the department and the program comes at a time when sustainability and climate change are especially important and controversial topics in the United States and around the world. The major will require students to...

Have you ever wondered how one can help the needy while also exploring the entrepreneurial spirit? A 2003 alumni of Puget Sound, Matt Scarlett and co-founders Ian McFarland and Gregory Ahn have created a wine club called Pour Generously in order to help support underfunded charities.  It works in a way that benefits all involved:  four times a year the co-founders sample hundreds of lesser-known but still remarkable wines and choose from those to ship to their subscribing members.  Half of the proceeds from each purchase go to undiscovered charities....

Living in Tacoma, you may be unaware that down in the Port among the factories and toxic zones is the country’s fourth-largest detention center housing hundreds of detainees, many of whom are undocumented people from Mexico, South America and Central America. Whether or not Tacoma residents were previously aware of this facility, very few ever get to hear these people’s stories. A new radio show on KUPS gives students, faculty and local residents the opportunity to become educated about these undocumented individuals by hearing their testimonials. Sophomore Kelsee Levey and...

In the Feb. 20 issue of the The Trail, an article about the theatre exhibit in the Collin’s memorial library used the word dramaturgy.  Many of you have probably never even heard of this word in your life. It means the theory and practice of dramatic composition. If you want to experience the true meaning of dramaturgy, all you have to do is wander through the theatre exhibit in the library, and get lost in its bold and captivatingly detailed displays of the theatrical experience.  For thespians and non-actors alike,...

“I wish I could buy all organic but I just don’t have the money for that.” It’s a common sentiment heard in my house when grocery shopping time rolls around. As college students, we just do not have the disposable income to spend on buying the most environmentally sustainable food. Being a conscious shopper takes a lot of time, which we also do not have a lot of, as we are involved in a lot more activities than just classes such as RDG, Greek Life, work and other extracurricular activities....

At Puget Sound, anyone can join the University’s Debate Team. But to junior debaters Austin Brittenham and CJ Queirolo, it is clear that privilege still frequently dictates who can or cannot be successful in competitions. So when they debate, they push the boundaries of the status quo. On Feb. 21 and 22, the University hosted District Qualifiers for the National Debate Tournament in Wyatt Hall. Schools from throughout the Pacific Northwest attended to compete; Brittenham and Queirolo represented Puget Sound. The issue at hand was whether or not the United...

This column seeks to provide key spots on the map for those with adventurous spirits to get out of the school bubble and explore this amazing town we call home. Please direct all comments, complaints and suggestions/requests to trailfeatures@pugetsound.edu. Boutiques are great for finding tidbits from a variety of local artists but Naarah McDonald of Revisioned strives to go far beyond that. Her mission is to re-educate people in purchasing local, not just to support the artists, but to better understand and appreciate the quality of craftsmanship that goes into...