If Congress doesn’t raise the roof, it could bring down the house

Written with contributions by Bjorn Slater, Business Editor. Congress narrowly avoided defaulting on the federal government's loans by voting in a bill to raise the debt ceiling and reopen the...

Diversity Center hosts discussion and news crew

People across the country tuned in to President Obama's address regarding Syria Tuesday evening.  The President reported that he recommended a targeted strike against Syria's chemical weapons, but that he...

White House takes action against sexual assault

One White House Task Force is beginning to make a national impression on combatting sexual assault in the collegiate world. President Barack Obama established Protect Students from Sexual Assault...

Get your shots, or get the dots

by Samantha Lund, News Editor Measles is making its way across the country and the Pacific Lutheran University Health Center is getting ready for the possibility of it coming into...

Midterm elections: Red’s on top

With behind-the-scenes coverage of election night parties by Samantha Lund, News Editor The midterm elections saw background checks for firearms become stricter, a mostly Republican nomination across the board and a...

What’s what in this year’s general election

By Brooke Wolfe, Guest Writer On Nov. 4, Washington citizens statewide will drive, mail or drop their voting ballots for the general election. Students can find information on elections by...

The English (majors) are coming!

by Genny Boots, Guest Writer The PLU English Club is a new organization coming to campus this fall. It’s planning to join the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta, as...

Women in politics: Does it matter?

By Reland Tuomi, Editor-in-Chief   In the elections that took place last week, West Virginia and Iowa both elected their first woman to the U.S. Senate. Shelley Moore Capito will represent...

The 2018 midterms presents: the good, the youth and the divided

By Gurjot Kang After eight years, Democrats gained a majority over Republicans, flipping the House of Representatives this past midterm election cycle. Meanwhile, Republicans maintained control over the Senate, occupying 52...