Winter 2020
Best Film, Favorite Film
Best Film: Casablanca It took me some time to come to this classic, but Casablanca (1942) is truly one of the best films of all time. Ironically, it was originally slated to be a B-movie as it was produced in the financially-tight era of World War II. However,...
Freshman Corner: Learning to Love, and Thrive in, College
Before taking off for La Sierra University last September, I wondered if I would have a seamless transition from my home routine to living on my own for the very first time. Obviously, I was not ready to leave my bittersweet high school memories behind nor my parents,...
Guatemala Mission Trip
Where do I and how should I start? This mission trip was by far one of the most memorable experiences of my undergraduate career. This trip was special, as I was able to spiritually connect and talk with my classmates in a non school- related environment. I applied...
The Sutter Brothers: New Honors Teachers
Science and the Future, an Honors course taken during the junior year, is now in the hands of new instructors. This course has historically been co-taught, with two foci: the sciences and the arts/humanities. This year, Nate and Oliver Sutter, brothers, are...
Finding My Passion: Laboratory Research
Growing up, I remember my dad always telling me to become a “big” person. As a young Korean boy, I thought that he meant to grow tall physically because my dad is only 5’4” and every Asian parent’s dream is for their son to be tall. Now that I am 6’1” and a second...
Afia Asamoah Leaving Honors
It was with regret earlier this quarter that I accepted the resignation of Afia Asamoah as the Program Coordinator for Honors. Afia didn’t move far–only one building away, for a full-time job in the Records Office–but we will miss her keen insight, friendliness,...
Enjoy photos from Honors Council events!
Friday Vespers at Dr. Krista Motschiedler's residence Thanksgiving Honors Potluck Honors Christmas Party & Gingerbread House Competition