University Singers Wrap Up Year With Showcase Concert
The University Singers, Southwestern’s touring choir, have had a busy year. To bring the year to a close, on Saturday, May 5, they will perform their second-annual Showcase Concert. It will take place at the Chan Shun Centennial Library at 8 p.m. Admission is free. This showcase concert is a thank you to the Southwestern community for the support they have shown the University Singers throughout the year. The concert will feature favorite songs from throughout the year, as well as … Read More
New Writing Emphasis Available for Students
Southwestern Adventist University’s Department of English now offers a writing emphasis as an option for the English major. English majors now can choose to focus on either literature or writing and the emphasis offers several new courses designed to enrich the current program. English majors choosing the writing emphasis will take three courses designed to strengthen writing skills, in addition to the regular courses in literature and language. Students may choose three courses from the … Read More
Students Learn Names of Muscles in Creative Ways
Learning names of muscles found in the human body may seem like a tiresome job. Several anatomy and physiology students at Southwestern have found a way that makes learning more interesting. Dr. Amy McHenry, assistant professor of biology, assigned an extra credit project to her students. They had to find a creative way to memorize muscles, and then present their project to the class. Many students found their creative learning outlet through song. Below are two of the projects that … Read More
Taking it Outside
It all started with trying to be ugly. My school drama club recently performed “Pride and Prejudice,” and I got to play the ever-so-wonderful Charlotte Lucas. She really isn’t a bad character, but she’s known for being “rather plain.” It’s scene one and I look like I’m wearing a grayish green curtain with a mushroom for a hat! “Nine times out of ten a woman better show more affection than she feels,” says Ms. Lucas. “The time to fall in love is AFTER she is sure of … Read More
