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I n a time when society is fighting economic, social and racial seg– regation PSU provides an envi– ronment which allows students from different backgrounds an opportunity to work together. Diversity is an educational asset, and it is only through diversity that we can receive a relevant education to meet the needs of the future. PSU is comprised of individuals of dif– ferent races, ages, classe , religions, cul– tures and languages all with the common commitment towards education. The typical "college experience" does not apply at PSU. The university is not just composed of students recently out of high school concerned only with their education. Many students here have their own families, work, are involved in the community, or are returning to finish an education started many years ago. This diverse student population ele– vates the quality of education at PSU; not only by the experiences that they bring with them to the university, but by creating a need for a diverse curriculum and faculty. The students here demand an environment that supports individual– ity. In this book, Images of Diversity. we hope to portray the vast spectrum that makes up the PSU community. • • • Deborah Hallick, Viking Editor. Opening Democratic State Representative Margaret Carter of Portland chants in front of Lincoln Hall at an anti-racism rally in October. More then 1000 people attended the rally held in response to the civil trial of white supremacist Tom Metzger. Photo by Tom Boyd