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Valentina Casab-Klescova '25 hopes that her Pacific education and interest in sustainability will lead to a career making cities greener and healthier for growing populations.
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Even if she wasn't performing professionally, Ker always intended to stay connected to dance. Through her coursework and her experience as part of the Pacific Dance Ensemble, she discovered a passion for dance photography and videography. "A Way of Walking" effectively merges Ker's love for dance and storytelling, honoring both artistic disciplines.
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What separates "high" art from "low"? In his senior capstone, “Reclaiming Manga Aesthetics,” Justyn Lee ’25 explores Manga through an artistic lens. A double major in Japanese and art at 51³Ô¹Ï, Lee was inspired by his time studying in Japan. His project challenges the perception of Manga as merely a commercial product, calling for greater recognition of its aesthetic value and deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the medium.
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A creative writing major, Roth has tackled difficult subjects in her original works. “I hope that it opens up people’s minds and I hope that it makes people laugh,” said Roth, who says she employs “dark humor” to deal with sensitive subjects.
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Computer science and music offer the best of both worlds.