Spotlight On: Jess Shamek

Jess is a 1st year PhD student in the biology department. “I study the evolutionary ecology of cryptogams, which are spore producing photoautotrophs. This includes algae, mosses, lichens, and liverworts. Specifically, I’m interested in how these organisms have contributed to soil formation and the evolution of our current biogeochemical cycles through deep time. It’s largely thanks… Continue reading Spotlight On: Jess Shamek

Spotlight On: Sophia Valdez

Sophia is a sophomore double-majoring in English and Spanish at PSU. Q: What inspires your art the most? A: Looking for extraordinary things in everyday life and noticing the small details of everyday happenings.  Q: How do you go about transforming an idea into a finished project? A: I just spew everything I feel about… Continue reading Spotlight On: Sophia Valdez

Spotlight On: Bria Bronwyn

Bria is an artist studying Creative Writing as a junior at PSU.  Q: How does your daily life inspire your art? A: I fill my life up with love. Whether that is my family, friends, scenery, or other creatives that inspire me. I believe that people respond better to honesty. They see through it if you try to… Continue reading Spotlight On: Bria Bronwyn