Community

News focusing on Parkland and the greater Pierce County community.

Car strikes pedestrians on Garfield street

A car stuck three pedestrians as they were crossing the street at the intersection of Garfield Street and C Street at around 7 p.m. Friday evening, deputy James Cowan...

Lutes abroad: J-term a popular time to study away

J-term is just around the corner, and many Pacific Lutheran students will soon be sitting through four-hour classes, cheering on their friends through PLU Idol and catching up on...

Full time student, part time politician

Two Lutes balance classes and campaigns Many students on campus cared about the results of this year’s election. Shannon Reynolds, a Pacific Lutheran University junior certainly did. Reynolds’ involvement, however,...

Habitat for Humanity builds houses, changes lives

Lutes volunteer at local construction project When a struggling mother of two got a phone call at work one day, it left her overwhelmed and in tears. Melissa Brown explained to...

Students leave Lutdome, clean up community

Forty-odd Pacific Lutheran students, local high school students and Parkland residents gave up several hours of their Saturday to work together towards a common goal: community beautification. They donned work...

Students Volunteer with All-Star Reading Program

By Maureen Redmond, Guest Writer Pacific Lutheran University students provided extra help and support for elementary students outside of the classroom. The All-Star Reading program (ASR) provides an opportunity for...

Lute Link lets students network with alumni

By Kelsey Hilmes, Guest Writer Being a part of the Pacific Lutheran University community can feel like a game of missed connections. With so many Lute alumni, current and former...

PLU mourns death of two retired faculty members

Former Associate Provost David Yagow and Professor Vernon Hanson of the social work department died within the past two weeks. Yagow passed away at the age of 69 Oct....

Community joins forces to fight hunger

By Leah Larson Church groups, students and community-minded citizens gathered together for a good cause at Steilacoom Park last Sunday to participate in the 33rd annual Pierce County Hunger Walk....

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