M aking money and gaining valuable work experience are subjects often prodding the minds of college students.  As the class of 2013 graduates and leaves Puget Sound behind, many of them are entering the work force or further educational institutions with internship or job experience already under their belts.  Whether it is paid or unpaid, internships are a great way to get experience in a career area of interest. According to Career Employment Services’ Associate Director Alana Hentges, an internship is a “short-term, supervised experience,” but may be...

One month after the original surprise surrounding the split-ticket results of elections for ASUPS President and Vice President, Eric Hopfenbeck and Santiago Rodriguez were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, April 16.  Originally campaigning with separate running mates, (Krista Haapanen and Scott Miller, respectively), Hopfenbeck and Rodriguez will serve as ASUPS President and Vice President for the 2013-2014 academic year. In the past month, Hopfenbeck and Rodriguez have been working together to plan for the year ahead.  An immediate hurdle in their duties was merging the ideas of both campaign...

As the University of Puget Sound’s 125th Anniversary festivities kick off, the City of Tacoma has joined in the fun.  At the Tacoma City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, Mayor Marilyn Strickland officially proclaimed March 17 “University of Puget Sound Day” in Tacoma, the same day on which the University was founded in 1888, one year before Washington became the 42nd state. “They knew a great city needed a great university.  Railroadmen and timbermen, nurses and pastors and politicians all contributed to that effort … This city over the...

In his tenth year as President of the University of Puget Sound, Ronald Thomas assumes new responsibilities as a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.  Thomas was elected by his peers and formally appointed on Wednesday, Feb. 6 in Washington, D.C.  President Thomas’ term will last three years. The NAICU represents private, non-profit educational institutions nationally and consists of a 44-member board of directors, of which President Thomas is now one.  This board directs the association’s action in issues of federal higher education policy and financial...

    The results of the 2012 election are sure to have a major impact on the future of the United States, as voters made historic decisions around the country.  In addition to the presidential election, significant measures appeared on local ballots in Washington and elsewhere, alongside divisive nominees in congressional races. After months of debates, visits and campaigning, the two major party candidates faced off, racing to 270 electoral college votes.  Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan ultimately lost to incumbent President Barack Obama and Vice...