This weekly column is inspired by Tacoma Entrepreneur Network (TEN). TEN is an intercollegiate network of members in Tacoma designed to explore and build entrepreneurial careers, launched in 2011 by Professor Lynnette Claire. Entrepreneurship uses working knowledge from every background of study. For those who haven’t found their niche yet, are uncertain about what the future holds, or have a multitude of skills and nowhere to apply them, entrepreneurship could be the answer. Fab-5 is a grassroots non-profit organization that provides relevant arts education to young people throughout the greater...

This weekly column is inspired by Tacoma Entrepreneur Network (TEN). TEN is an intercollegiate network of members in Tacoma designed to explore and build entrepreneurial careers, launched in 2011 by Professor Lynnette Claire. Entrepreneurship uses working knowledge from every background of study. For those who haven’t found their niche yet, are uncertain about what the future holds, or have a multitude of skills and nowhere to apply them, entrepreneurship could be the answer. Valhalla is a wholesale coffee provider which promises to create the freshest and highest quality beans through...

This weekly column is inspired by Tacoma Entrepreneur Network (TEN). TEN is an intercollegiate network of members in Tacoma designed to explore and build entrepreneurial careers, launched in 2011 by Professor Lynnette Claire. Entrepreneurship uses working knowledge from every background of study. For those who haven’t found their niche yet, are uncertain about what the future holds, or have a multitude of skills and nowhere to apply them, entrepreneurship could be the answer. Creature Advertising is a creative agency focused on solving business problems for clients with ‘stories that move.’...

Chalet Bowl is a family owned and operated, neighborhood bowling alley. They are the longest continually run bowling center in Washington State, currently in their 72nd year. Chalet has a cafe, with delicious food and craft beer. They strive to provide a safe, clean and fun environment with friendly staff. Owner Reggie Frederick and family gave the inside scoop on all the cool happenings at Chalet.   • What can students look forward to when visiting? “Discounts! We have discounted bowling for all students who bring in their I.D. card...

This weekly column is inspired by Tacoma Entrepreneur Network (TEN). TEN is an intercollegiate network of members in Tacoma designed to explore and build entrepreneurial careers, launched in 2011 by Professor Lynnette Claire. Entrepreneurship uses working knowledge from every background of study. For those who haven’t found their niche yet, are uncertain about what the future holds, or have a multitude of skills and nowhere to apply them, entrepreneurship could be the answer. Playback Sports offers high-quality used sporting goods at affordable prices near where you live, work and play....

Gibson’s Frozen Yogurt was the first self-serve frozen yogurt shop in Tacoma, founded by a life-long Tacoman, Jim Gibson, and his wife, Judy Jones. They serve fresh, delicious yogurts and toppings, as well as a full espresso service.  Judy Jones offered to talk about what makes her company the place it is today. • How was it started?  What inspired the creation of the company? “Jim and I started our first yogurt shop in the Stadium District in 2011.  Before then, Jim was working in the construction industry and had...

The Black Student Union (BSU) holds a celebration for Kwanzaa every year. Kwanzaa, a week-long holiday observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1., means “first fruits.” The holiday was established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, originating from African harvest celebrations. It has seven core principles that are represented by seven candles. One candle is lit each day until the New Year. Kwanzaa uses KiSwahili words to signify the seven principles, collectively called Nguzo Saba. The principles are Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics),...

Campus is closing from Dec. 21 to Jan. 18 for winter break. Every year the campus closes at the end of fall semester to prepare for the start of the new semester in the spring. During this time students get to take an extended break from studies, faculty and staff get time away from work and the campus can make necessary improvements before re-opening. There are many reasons that the campus closes for Winter Break outside of the transition from fall to spring semester. For a few weeks the campus...

The Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) has been presenting the findings of the 2012 Campus Climate Survey to Puget Sound faculty, staff and students since last year, sparking campus wide conversations about the topics related to the survey. The Campus Climate Survey was distributed to members of Puget Sound in 2006 and 2012. It collected statistical data and written responses from members of Puget Sound who participated, which later generated information for the DAC to begin deconstructing. The survey was organized on the subject of social diversity, defined as “characteristics that...

A complete redesign of the University’s website is currently underway. The new website aims to include new interactive features such as an Instagram photo wall where students can add their stories to the combined history of Puget Sound. “About every four years, we refresh the Puget Sound website, which allows us to take advantage of current trends in communications and technology in order to best convey what Puget Sound is all about to our primary site visitors—prospective students and their families,” Assistant Director of Communications Sarah Stall said. The page’s...