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Want to hear something really cool? Come to the LSU Wind Ensemble concert on Saturday night and enjoy a free sampling of sensational sound!

La Sierra University Wind Ensemble Spring Show on Saturday, May 30

The La Sierra University Wind Ensemble will present its spring show on Sat., May 30 at 8 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Admission is free. Featured…
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From captivating classical to cool jazz, come hear it all on Tues., May 26, 7 p.m., as flutes, clarinets and saxophones deliver up an auditory feast. Best of all, it's free. Original photo by Tom Oates.

Music Department's free concert on Tuesday, May 26

On Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m., the Music Department will deliver one of its final concerts for the 2008-09 school year. This free concert, which will…
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Ryan Foss, LSU accounting major and Students In Free Enterprise team director, discovered through his work with SIFE the joy of helping others succeed. Last week the international SIFE organization recognized Foss for his contributions with a $10,000 national Jules and Gwen Knapp SIFE Ambassador Scholarship. Photo by Darla Martin Tucker.

La Sierra student entrepreneur lands national scholarship

As Ryan Foss explained the ins and outs of business ownership to a Thai villager last summer, tears of joy sprang to the woman's eyes. She knew her…
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LSU’s Georgia Anagnos’s childhood interest in soccer has led her to the world stage. Next month, the LSU Golden Eagles women’s soccer defender will join upwards of 16 female soccer players from universities and colleges around the United States to play in the 2009 Buenos Aires Goodwill Soccer Games June 4 through 10.

Riverside student makes U.S. team for 2009 Buenos Aires games

She never imagined it would turn out this way, but Georgia Anagnos's childhood interest in soccer has led her to the world stage. Next month,…
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La Sierra University Department of Music presents a concert version of Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love" on Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm, in Hole Memorial Auditorium

La Sierra University Music Department Presents Concert Version of Donnizetti Opera

La Sierra University Department of Music presents a concert version of Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love" on Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm, in Hole Memorial…
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Kimberly Miller, of LSU’s SIFE team, reports on the team’s activities during the US national competition.

La Sierra University SIFE Team Ranked #3 in Entire United States

La Sierra University's Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team finished as second-runner up at the 2009 SIFE USA National Exposition finals held in…
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Don't miss Mrs. Shakespeare's, "Much Ado About Nothing," a performance as you've never seen it before. May 13, 14, 16, 17 at 8 p.m. in Matheson Hall. Just seven bucks--or $5 if you are LSU student/staff/faculty. Either way it's a bargain. Box office: 951-785-2241.

La Sierra University Drama presents "Much Ado About Nothing"

By Larry Becker Shakespeare as you've never seen it before! Belly dancers, Baghdad, Bussing (that's an old-fashioned word for "kissing"--used here…
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Dr. Alvin Rohrs, Students In Free Enterprise President/CEO, announces that Heather Miller, La Sierra University SIFE Faculty Fellow, has been inducted into the SIFE organization’s Hall of Fame.

La Sierra SIFE leader inducted to Hall of Fame

For Heather Miller, involvement in the international Students In Free Enterprise organization presents opportunities to better the world in which she…
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La Sierra University senior art major Amy Cronk will exhibit a solo show titled “Image,” in Brandstater Gallery May 11 – 21. The gallery will hold a reception Mon., May 11, 6 – 8 p.m. Cronk’s exhibit, an exploration of the meaning of identity, will consist of 12 to 15 works. The pieces are mixed media, some consisting of oil paintings on wood panels with three-dimensional components and some formed of welded steel.

Self discovery drives artist’s creative works

Some of Amy Cronk's artistic works are several feet in height and width, creating a strong physical presence symbolic of the role a person's form…
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LSU SIFE team members Daniel Chinchay and Kimberly Miller practice their presentation parts while faculty fellows Heather Miller and Jodi Cahill listen.

La Sierra team fine-tunes performance for Philly nationals

“Daniel. You're a very good speaker, but sometimes you get into a talk show host voice. Kimmy, be careful you don't slip into a cadence. Robert.…
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La Sierra University Opera Theatre presents “Opera Scenes,” Sat., May 2

By Larry Becker La Sierra University Opera Theatre presents “Opera Scenes,” Sat., May 2, 8 p.m., at Hole Memorial Auditorium. Always a favorite,…
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Many hours of disciplined practice paid off for La Sierra piano student Akane Iida, a native of Japan. In February she took a first place in the Rio Honda Symphony’s young artist’s competition and will perform with the orchestra on May 3. Her teacher is La Sierra’s Elvin Rodriguez.

Prize-winning pianist headed for symphonic performance

Akane Iida practiced the Mozart piano concerto four to six hours a day for nearly three months, challenged in part with small hands that hindered…
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