Japan to the U.S., sophomore has no limits
Stephanie Compton, Guest Writer
As sophomore Lute tennis player Emily Beemsterboer steps up for a serve, she plays a song in her head. It helps her “keep the pace and...
Record-holding lute climbing the ladder
David Mair, Staff Writer
The longest tennis match ever recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records lasted 60 hours 59 minutes and 58 seconds. It was played in Missoula,...
Athlete Focus: Leah Butters
Steven McGrain, Sports Writer
When the Lutes’ ace scans her defense and climbs back to the top of the mound, she has the mentality of “I’m the Best.” The personal...
Athlete Focus: Sydney Smythe
David Mair, Staff Writer
It was the third game of the 2015 season for the Pacific Lutheran University’s Softball Team, but for one first-year, it was her first time playing...
Smooth transition for softball outfielder
Christian Bond, Guest Writer
A successful first attempt in sports is a rare occurrence for any new athlete. More athletes fail their first time around, finding success later rather than...
Athlete Focus: Terrel Williams
DAVID MAIR, Staff Writer
To make sure that her boy stayed active and out of trouble, a caring mother made the decision to have her son play basketball.
Though what she did...
Young shot putter’s cultural background shapes work ethic
CAMILLE LEMKE; Guest Writer;Â lemkecr@plu.edu
Dedication, talent and strong cultural values have led Pacific Lutheran University shot putter first-year Vakeaemanu “Edda” Hunkin to success in her first collegiate track and field...
Player of the week: Kelsey Hathaway
JONATHAN SPIELMANN;Â Sports Editor;Â spielmjs@plu.edu
“Everything that happens to me happens all of a sudden.”
This has been a recurring trend for Pacific Lutheran University senior Kelsey Hathaway. As a high school standout...
Staff Highlight: Steven McGrain
It's been a good summer for the Mast Media team.
Our Editor-in-Chief, Samantha Lund, has been writing as she flies around the country as the only Corporate Communications intern at Alaska Airlines....