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There is only so much a peer-reviewed paper, a film or a lecture can provide. For

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A calf owned by organic dairy farmer Hans Wolfisberg pines for attention.

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John Steensma stands in his farm’s milking parlor while explaining the twice-a-day milking process to students.

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UW junior Melissa MacKelvie has her finger suckled by a calf while at Steensma’s farm.

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Organic Valley Farmer Hans Wolfisberg’s cattle return to pasture after being milked.

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The Steensma’s cattle stand and eat inside the farm’s covered barn. Because of a late spring, the cows have not been able to graze in the pasture as usual.

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Not everyone is a leader, but college-bound high school students should seek leadership roles whenever possible. The reason? College admission officers love students with leadership skills; listing such activities on college applications is very impressive and will increase students odds for both admission to college and receiving scholarships. Remember, college admission officers consider leadership to be one of the most important student qualifications and, therefore, students with leadership experience are the most sought-after by college admission officers.

Therefore, this coming school year take on leadership roles lead a team, be an officer in a club, start your own project, be on student council, run for a class office, or be a student leader in a volunteer organization. Being a leader is very appealing to admission officers because colleges need leaders in every field of interest.

The importance of leadership for college-bound students is skillfully explained by Ronald E. Read more…

People don’t usually think of a museum as a place where kids are encouraged to explore but Utah Valley University’s Woodbury Art Museum is doing just that. With its new summer program full of I Spy-style games, Scout resources and art activities, the museum is a free and fun summer destination.

This summer the Woodbury Art Museum is launching its new Children’s Activities that provide fun and interactive ways to engage children with the art exhibited at the museum. I Spy games challenge children to take a closer look at the art as they try to find all of the objects on their list. There are several versions of the game to choose from. They range in difficulty level from toddler to teen to accommodate families with children of varying ages.

The Scout activities focus on helping Cub Scouts earn their Art belt loop, Boy Scouts work toward their Sculpture merit badge and Girl Scouts earn their Visual Art badge. The Scout activities are open to families or Scout groups; groups of three or more need to call to schedule a tour.

The Art Activity Guide is designed for pre- and early teens. While

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You can get out of your seats now: The ride has finally come to stop.

That roller-coaster ride, of course, is the Washington women’s tennis season. From the great early season success, to the addition of two walk-ons due to injuries and the dismissal of a team member, the 2010–11 season was one of fluctuating emotions.

“This was more of an emotional high, an emotional season, because of the things we were up against,” UW head coach Jill Hultquist said.

Early season success. Two consecutive upsets over top-20 teams without their head coach. A depressing UCLA loss in March during which the Huskies couldn’t field a full roster.

Clearly, it was a year filled with ups and downs. Let’s take it from the top.

HOT START

Though things didn’t work out with a big-time recruit that would have bolstered the UW lineup, the Huskies still found great success to begin the season. Junior Denise Dy, who entered the year ranked No. 7, enjoyed success

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We recently asked Occidental alumni why they give to the College. Here are some of their unedited responses:

• I support a Liberal Arts education!
• I want others to receive the same amazing financial aid that enabled me to attend Oxy.
• I can never fully repay Occidental for the quality of education and personal connections I made there, but want to contribute something.
• I played Lax at Oxy when it was a club sport. Go Tigers!
• Judy Lam is persistent.
• Oxy was pivotal in my growth as a whole person, and I hope I can help make Oxy that kind of place for current and future students.
• Some of our dearest life-long friends, learning experiences and memories are from the Glee Club!
• I love Oxy!
• We are alumni, parents of an Oxy graduate, and give to the College every year.
• MSI changed my life and, in my opinion, is the single most effective program at Oxy. Go MSI!
• While I wish I had more to give, I know every little bit helps.
• I was asked.
• Rugby [in the] Final 4. I was captain in 1975.

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