Wednesday, December 25, 2024

TED Talks-inspired event focuses on exploring passions

By Una Tingvik-Haave, A&E Writer Students will soon have the opportunity to share their ideas with the community through LUTE Talks. Inspired by TED Talks, Mercy Daramola, a residence director,...

‘Hebrew Idol’ crowns new winners

More than 70 people gathered April 17 for the reveal of new campus royalty at the live finale of “Hebrew Idol.” “Hebrew Idol” is an annual video competition where groups...

LASR Out of Studio Session with Meg Dolde

PLU's Meg Dolde perfroms out of LASR's studio in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Documentary tackles wealth inequality in America

By Una Tingvik-Haave, A&E Writer Through the documentary “Inequality for All” and subsequent discussion, Pacific Lutheran University students learned about the fast-widening inequality gap in the United States April 15...

Lutes look ahead to the next ‘Hebrew Idol’

When an assignment for a religion 211 class took a creative turn, it started a new Pacific Lutheran University tradition — "Hebrew Idol." Antonios Finitsis, a professor of religion, founded and...

Student documentary ‘Tapped Out’ prepares for on-campus premiere

By Tahnayee Clendinen, A&E Writer It is extremely difficult for many to imagine a life without water or a life with contaminated water, but for some, this is an everyday...

‘For the Bible Tells Me So:’ Documentary examines issues of homosexuality and Christianity

By Una Tingvik Haave, Guest Writer Through a documentary and discussion, members of the Pacific Lutheran University community learned about the complexities of homosexuality and Christianity. The documentary “For the Bible...

Lego movie combines satire, hilarity and nostalgia

By Natalie DeFord, A&E Writer With multiple worlds, cameos, references and satire galore, “The Lego Movie” is not just a journey for kids. The entire movie is a mockery of society,...

How movies create stereotypes

By Tahnayee Clendinen, A&E Writer The pop culture of our time has become overrun with stereotypes. They are force fed to us on screen, over the radio and through offensive...