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Second Death This Year at Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center

Dec 7, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell

By Grace Farrell A person was declared dead at Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in October, the second death at the migrant detention center this year and the fourth since 2006. The individual was identified as Jose Manuel Sanchez-Castro, a 36-year-old citizen of Mexico. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which oversees the privately-owned facility, has not disclosed the cause of Sanchez-Castro’s death, but the Tacoma Police Department cited natural causes.
University of Puget Sound Hosts 40th Anniversary of National Conference on Peer Tutoring and Writing

Nov 8, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace Farrell On the weekend of Oct. 18–20, the University of Puget Sound hosted the 40th National Conference on Peer Tutoring and Writing (NCPTW). The annual conference aims to respond to the challenges associated with operating college writing centers and further developing peer tutoring programs across the country. This year, the largest NCPTW event following the COVID-19 pandemic was held in Tacoma. Attendees included 148 peer tutors from 28 states and two countries–the US and Canada.
“Go Vote!!” — Puget Sound Voting Perspectives Approaching the Election - The Trail

Oct 29, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Taylor Irwin |Andrew Benoit

By Grace Farrell and Taylor IrwinWith Nov. 7 fast approaching, many Puget Sound students are passionate about exercising their right to vote in the upcoming election. University of Puget Sound students have voted at high rates in the past two elections, with 60.2% of eligible students voting in the 2016 election and a record-breaking 84.9% voting in 2020 according to the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement from Tufts University.
New Marketing Team Transforms Admissions Campaign

Apr 26, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace Farrell In the past couple years the University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions has undergone a noticeable shift in their marketing strategy. The Puget Sound Admissions Instagram account was previously pretty formal, but has recently seen posts with a more playful tone. Instead of heavily academic, professional language, captions include jokes and emojis. Videos with memes and tongue-in-cheek content populate their new TikTok page.
Geology Department to Transform Curriculum

Apr 11, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace FarrellAfter 92 years of operating as its own department, the Puget Sound geology program is transitioning to working within the environmental science program. Dr. Kena Fox-Dobbs, department chair, says that changes in staffing and student interests prompted the transition. She explained that only two of the five geology professors at the time of her appointment as chair are still in the program, which makes it difficult to keep a variety of classes operating.
Combating Human Rights Violations at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center

Feb 29, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace Farrell In early November, detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in East Tacoma launched their seventh hunger strike of 2023. The strike lasted for at least 37 days and incorporated more than 100 individuals, which mirrored participation levels from previous hunger strikes at the location.
Tacoma Urban Forest Friends Advances Tree Canopy Coverage

Feb 1, 2024 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By: Grace Farrell While the Puget Sound is known for its natural beauty, Tacoma lacks a critical environmental asset many cities enjoy: tree coverage. Only 20% of city land is covered by tree canopy – the least of all Western Washington cities. Trees are crucial for combating climate issues like rising temperatures, air pollution and land erosion, among others.
Electric Feel: RDG’s Latest Showcase Extravaganza - The Trail

Dec 1, 2023 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace Farrell On the evening of Nov. 17, 2023, approximately 800 people poured into the Silas High School auditorium to witness Puget Sound students showcase their talent in 15 different dances. Members of the University’s Repertory Dance Group (RDG) remained backstage as the lights dimmed and enthusiastic audience members found their seats, eagerly anticipating the premier of this year’s fall showcase.
Slowed Club Funding Frustrates Students

Nov 9, 2023 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace FarrellFrom Beekeeping Club to Repertory Dance Group, our campus offers an abundance of unique clubs for students to continue exploring their passions or to cultivate new interests. ASUPS promotes student participation in these campus organizations with annual events like LogJam and encourages students to establish clubs in line with their hobbies.
A Titanic Effort: University of Puget Sound Staff Member Publishes New Book About Familiar Subject

Oct 23, 2023 | trail.pugetsound.edu | Grace Farrell |Andrew Benoit

By Grace FarrellNearly everyone is familiar with the story of the Titanic, which sank after colliding with an iceberg in 1912. The Titanic sparks interest for many because the esteemed ship met such an unexpectedly tragic fate, and the 1997 film further integrated the story into modern pop culture. For some, however, the ship’s story is more of a long-term fascination. Brad Payne, Puget Sound Dining and Event Services’ Senior Outlets Manager and musician, is one such individual.