The Reed College Quest is the independently run student newspaper of Reed College. The first edition of The Quest was printed in 1913. The print edition of The Quest currently publishes every Friday throughout the academic year. Archives of The Quest dating back to 1915 can be accessed on campus in the Quest office. The Reed Library has a full set of Quests dating back to 1913.

PLU is the small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. This commitment derives from our Lutheran heritage, and it defines our faculty and staff who work to create an environment where learners feel heard, and valued. It characterizes our student body, who aren’t afraid to do things differently to leave the world better than they found it. Caring motivates us to question paradigms and draw new connections in pursuit of truth, constantly challenging ourselves and the world we love to be better for our neighbors — those down the street, and thousands of miles away. PLU is more than a campus full of individuals pursuing their dreams — we’re a community of seekers, trailblazers, creators, and reformers who know we can accomplish more together than apart. The students we nurture and inspire become the minds and hearts driving that future. The PLU experience allows their ambition to blossom into purpose, their skills to sharpen into tools, and their caring to become a transformative force.

Oregon Episcopal School is a college preparatory, independent school in Portland, Oregon, serving nearly 880 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, including approximately 60 boarding students from around the world in Grades 9-12. OES is located on a 59-acre wooded campus just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, an hour from the spectacular Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from the Oregon Coast. OES offers a true liberal arts curriculum ranging from science and mathematics to the humanities and the arts. OES faculty members are among the finest in their fields and are recruited nationwide. The faculty at OES are committed to an intensely personal style of education, aided by a student teacher ratio of 7:1. Teachers focus on the academic and emotional well being of each student, creating an atmosphere where student/teacher friendships are common.

One of the world's leading academic centers for education, research and clinical service in the natural health arts and sciences, Bastyr University continues to be in the forefront of developing the model for 21st century medicine. Bastyr offers a range of graduate and undergraduate programs including Naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, exercise science, midwifery, nutrition, health psychology and herbal sciences. Bastyr offers courses at both their Kenmore, Washington campus and their California campus located in San Diego, California.

University of Western States offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client. The university is in the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. As a leader in health sciences education sine 1904, University of Western States provides integrated, evidence-informed curricula grounded in our dedication to current research and practices. The commitment spans all of our graduate and professional programs: chiropractic health care, naturopathic medicine, human nutrition and functional medicine, sport and performance psychology, clinical mental health counseling and sports medicine. The university also offers health clinics in the Portland area, where professionals and interns serve the needs of the local population.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a private, non-profit medical school located in Yakima, Washington, United States. PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. Founded in 2005, the university's inaugural program was the first new medical school to open in the Pacific Northwest in sixty years. The Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is fully accredited by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation.

Saint Martin’s University is an independent four-year, coeducational university located on a wooded campus of more than 300 acres in Lacey, Washington. Established in 1895 by the Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, the University is one of 14 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, and the only one west of the Rocky Mountains. Saint Martin’s University prepares students for successful lives through its 27 majors and ten graduate programs spanning the liberal arts, business, education, nursing and engineering. Saint Martin’s welcomes more than 1,200 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students to its Lacey campus, and 300 more undergraduate students to its extension campus located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Visit the Saint Martin’s University website at www.stmartin.edu.

DigiPen Institute of Technology is a private college located in Redmond, Washington, dedicated to preparing students for careers in game development, animation, and other technology industries. With the introduction of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation in 1996, DigiPen became the first school in the world to offer a four-year degree program dedicated to the practice and profession of video game programming. Today, DigiPen offers additional degree programs in digital art and animation, computer engineering, game design, music design, and sound engineering, as well as master's degree programs in computer science and digital art. The college maintains two international campuses in Singapore and Bilbao, Spain. DigiPen student games have won more awards at the Independent Games Festival than those from any other school, and graduates have gone on to create ground-breaking titles, including Valve Software's acclaimed Portal series. In addition to its collegiate programs, DigiPen offers continuing education courses and ProjectFUN arts and technology workshops for children and students in grades K-12. DigiPen is also recognized for the work of its independent Research & Development division, which creates custom technology applications for industry clients ranging from Boeing to the Lotus Formula One racing team.

Bezos Academy is a non-profit organization whose mission is to launch and operate a network of tuition-free Montessori-inspired preschools in underserved communities.

Bellevue Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school, currently offering admission to students from preschool through 12th grade. The school was established in 1950 and has three campuses in Clyde Hill, Medina and Woodinville. Bellevue Christian prepares young people to live fully for God in a rapidly changing world. Our comprehensive curriculum includes 14 AP courses, math, science, technology, performing arts, athletics and help for students who need it in one or more areas. Our Admissions Team is here to answer any questions you might have - they can be reached at (425) 460-3300.

ABOUT US Umatilla Morrow Head Start, Inc. (UMHS) is driven by the mission to equip children, families, and those who care for them, for life long learning and success through a culture of diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable community where all can thrive. With main offices in Hermiston, OR, UMHS has been Eastern Oregon’s trusted and longstanding community nonprofit providing essential programs in early childhood education, family support, nutrition, and wellness since 1983. Our programs are recognized for delivering high quality services, and we are often sought out as leaders in our approaches, methodologies, and procedures that prioritize building community centered programs and inclusivity in serving diverse populations. As a nonprofit leader in the region, UMHS plays a significant role throughout the area and across Oregon with funding, agency, and school district partnerships and co lead regional and state hubs in early childhood education and family services. UMHS serves nine counties in seventeen community locations through Early Head Start and Head Start, preschool, and childcare services (making UMHS Oregon’s largest Head Start and PreK service program area) Women Infant & Children (WIC) program, Healthy Families, Home Visiting program, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Our programs serve the whole family and child through robust wraparound services in mental and physical health, family services, and nutrition. Our more than 225 team members come together with a shared commitment to building stronger and healthier communities.

Alternative Services–Oregon, INC. (ASI) is a non-profit organization originally founded in 1978 in Michigan. Since then, ASI has expanded to several branches throughout the nation—one of which is located in the state of Oregon. The Oregon branch of ASI began operation in 1989. It is dedicated to providing quality support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ASI has one goal in mind: Support the individuals we serve to experience meaningful lives. All levels of ASI employees, from administrators to direct support professional staff are committed to ensuring that the individuals we support have the quality of life they desire. We believe each person has the right to direct their services and make decisions regarding their life to each person’s ability. Our person-centered practices have honored the individual’s and their family’s values, beliefs, and individuality for many years.