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...

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...

Lutes show silent solidarity

Jeff Dunn News Editor dunnja@plu.edu Several dozen Pacific Lutheran University students and faculty stood outside the steps of the Karen Hille Phillips Center in silent solidarity with the University of Missouri during...

King of Norway to visit PLU

  This May, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway is scheduled to visit Pacific Lutheran University to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary and speak at the university’s Commencement ceremony. PLU...

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...

PLU cook wins regional cooking challenge

By Solen Aref Reporter Food at the commons has just stepped up it’s game as Pacific Lutheran University’s Lead Cook, Katherina Forsyth won the National Association of College and University Food...

Sky high inflation hitting students’ pockets

Spencer Pruitt Reporter The cost of everyday expenses has skyrocketed this past year due to increasing inflation, costing students hundreds of extra dollars. A college student is now spending over $500 ...

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...

PLU alum flies high as CEO of Alaska Airlines

SARAH CORNELL-MAIER; News Editor; cornelsm@plu.edu Students, staff and faculty packed the Scandinavian Culture Center when Pacific Lutheran University alumnus and CEO of Alaska Airlines, Brad Tilden ‘83, came to campus on...