This fall, graduate Ellie Knoll will be attending the University of Oregon to major in business and minor in art. Knoll finds a lot of her passions in her majors. “I have always loved art. I guess it’s always been a big part of me,” Knoll said. “And business is a good way to connect with people.” As a graduate of the fine arts academy as an art major, with four years playing for the soccer team and in the marching band, Knoll is thankful for the impact that the fine arts academy has had on her growth as an artist. “The fine arts academy has really helped me because I have been in art and band, and those have been really great experiences,” Knoll said. “Being a visual arts major has especially helped me grow into the artist I am today.” When visiting the University of Oregon this past March, Knoll found the city of Eugene to be a spot where she can thrive outdoors. “The campus was so beautiful,” she said. “The community around it seems great and Eugene is a very nice town. The sur...