The Last BSU Meeting, May 2010

Another beautiful day in Walla Walla brought our last BSU meeting of the school year. We had decided that since Finals Week (yes, capitalized) was upon us, it'b be best to have a last get together and enjoy each other's company while we still could.

The Girls and Yonas

Nick and Olivia decided to make use of one of the many attributes of the Glover-Alston Center--the kitchen--to cook up some deliciousness.

Bao-Tram is excited as Nick, Olivia and Allan stir up some goodies

As alway when we are together as a club, we were very comfortable around each other...telling stories, cracking jokes.

Tumi laughs at...with... Allan and Nick in the corner

There was even an impromptu dance party as Yonas, Robert, and Tumi had it out to Rihanna's "Rude Boy" blasting from Sarah's laptop! THAT was not to be missed--they're all really great dancers!

Listening to Rihanna prompted discussion about the theme of the next dance--there was a excitement for a Soca/Dancehall/Reggaeton-Caribbean theme and the logistics were already in the works.

We munched on Nick's treats with beef stew and had a blast. All good things come to an end, however, and soon we had to disperse and say goodbye to Sarah (at BSU meetings) one last time.

Thanks for the memories...

We had a great year at Whitman College and were looking forward to the next year when our new ideas could come to fruition. 

Until then!

Love, BSU

BSU at Seattle Immigration Rally

Immigration reform has long been a serious topic on peoples' minds. On April 10th, students and activist and reform groups around Walla Walla and the Whitman community decided to do something about it.

 Chartered buses were hired and together, students united for change-- including our own Olivia Ware, Robert Crenshaw and Yonas Fikak-- traveled the four-and-a-half hour drive to Seattle.

Yonas is enthusiastic about the day ahead

large crowds rally for immigration reform in Seattle

Although it was a cold spring day, the weather did not affect the crowds or their passions, which remained as resilient as ever.

Among the many topics under siege, deportation, the stimulus bill, human rights, and healthcare made a heavy presence.

A "Radical Women" sign berating deportation is advertised

Yonas in the crowd

The day was not all struggles and debates, though. Olivia took some time to sight-see and window shop through Seattle with friends Brett Clark and Robert.

blown glass artwork at a boutique in Seattle

more amazing glass pieces!

And as we all at BSU know...where there is Olivia, there's friends and fun galore!

Olivia inspires smiles in Brett Clark and friend

And Robert, too!

Yayyyy, Olivia!

Cheers!

But back to the rally.

While it is nearly impossible to large group to reach a consensus, we hope this picture summed up the day's efforts and leaves an imprint in everyone's minds...

two young boys arrive at a truce

...of hope.

Peace and power,

BSU