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Mast Media publishes news about incidents that occur on and around campus, as well as incidents reported by the PLU Department of Campus Safety. The mission of PLU Campus Safety is to serve the campus community, promote and sustain a safe environment and effectively respond to campus incidents.

Where do we go from here?

SAMANTHA LUND; Editor-in-Chief: lundsr@plu.edu After the last issue of The Mast featured “From Silent to Survivor” about one student’s determined movement to change campus conduct policies, the community reached out for more...

From silent to survivor

SAMANTHA LUND; Editor-in-Chief, lundsr@plu.edu CONTRIBUTED TO BY LIBBY POSTOVOIT; Copy Editor She walks from class to class sporting a black t-shirt and pair of white shorts. Another student suddenly stops her and says, “That’s really bold...

Letter to the Editor: Sexual Assault 4/17 Issue

Angie Tinker Matrix Editor Sexual assault is a taboo topic in society, and is often used to shame victims into silence. This silence only makes it harder for victims to seek...

“When I look at you, I see a predator.”

Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, April 7, I was contacted by a student who wanted to share her story of being sexually assaulted on campus. This story was not meant...

Fatal stabbing near PLU: Altercation in apartments turned into murder

Samantha Lund, News Editor A noise complaint, turned into a fight which turned into a murder Monday night at a nearby apartment complex. According to The News Tribune’s report, neighbors called 911...

Halloween horror: Campo No Show

Halloween weekend can be one of the busiest of the year on a college campus. With all the parties and alcohol consumption happening in the area, it’s safe to...

Staffing Error: Campus Safety leaves students without a ride

by Natalie DeFord, News Writer Students calling the Campus Safety office on Halloween night were out of luck. Campus Safety had a staffing error which left many students without a...

From The Matrix: Find a Safe Space on Campus

By Angie Tinker, Co-Editor of The Matrix What do the Diversity Center, the Women’s Center and your favorite school clubs have in common? They can all be safe spaces. Places like...

Ham radio could save the day

by Natalie DeFord, News Writer The key to Pacific Lutheran University student safety could lie in four antennas on top of the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. During disasters or...