Winter 2023
Saving the World, One Species at a Time
Imagine waking up in a zoo: sunlight shining through the top of the roof, zookeepers feeding the elephants, bustling noises of animals around you. Well, that is what Sarah Goymer, a senior majoring in biological science, experienced when she embarked on a one-week...
Braving the Wilderness from Across the Country
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 marked a significant moment for our Honors Progam. La Sierra University Honors seniors virtually met with University of Charleston freshmen to discuss Brené Brown’s Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand...
Freshman Corner: Finding Home
I never hold my gaze too long when I wave goodbye at the station. I see my mother’s eyes water while my father cracks a weak smile as the train slowly pulls away. The 45-minute ride is part of my weekend routine, yet it never gets any easier. I was not much of a...
In the Spotlight: Streamline Your Future Today with Title V Programs!
College is an arduous journey. The transition into university can be a rocky one. But, do not fret! No one is not alone on this road. There is a plethora of resources and experiences just waiting to be explored here at La Sierra University. For this issue of the...
Alumni Spotlight: Casey Jang
Casey Jang went to La Sierra University as an undergraduate student pursuing a career in medicine. Along the way, Casey became interested in women's rights and social justice. Now, she is finishing her law degree at UC Berkeley and looking to begin her career as an...
Learning to Develop Your Worldview: A Conversation with Dr. Lora Geriguis
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Dr. Lora Geriguis, one of La Sierra University’s English professors. This past fall quarter, she had her first experience teaching the Honors course UHNR 201 Seminar in Rhetoric. Dr. Geriguis began her...
Honors Program Recipe Book: Writing Process
As an English major, I did not expect to grow as a writer outside of my English classes. After being in the Honors Program for a year and a half, however, I have found that I have drawn inspiration from each of my classes. I have come to realize that understanding the...