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About The Mast

The Mast offers a unique opportunity to all students interested in journalism. We are one of the few private university student-run publications in the state of Washington.

We provide connections between students and the greater PLU community in an ethical, sustainable, and diverse way, while showcasing arts & culture, opinion, sports, news, and campus events.

We practice journalism in a hands-on, professional, and educational manner. The Mast provides students with necessary and competitive skills to prepare them for lives of leadership, teamwork, and media literacy.

History of The Mast

The Mast was first printed in 1924 in the basement of the university chapel. The unusual name of the newspaper comes from the USS Shenandoah, a U.S. Navy airship. In nearby Fort Lewis there was a large mooring structure for the airship and the students derived the name from this in honor of the famed ship.