Attaway Lutes: Meet the graduating class of 2016

Participation in a Commencement ceremony and/or inclusion of a student’s name in this publication does not indicate that a degree will be awarded. Enis Abbass Megan Elizabeth Abdo Phebe Abraham Camille Elyse Adams Jonathan...

From Saxifrage: salt and sugar

By Kara Larson Saxifrage Contributor Perfection must be distinct for everyone or America would be cheerleaders and lawyers and Gap babies. How about three groovy chicks with freshly shaven pale legs in a red car...

Five things to do on campus when you need to chill out

1. Sneak into Chapel Whether organized religion is your thing or not, there is something undeniably chill about the atmosphere in a place of worship. At the very top of...

Patty: Diving into the life of PLU’s first lady and number one fan

By Matthew Salzano Patty Krise leads the way into her office. As she poses for photos at her mahogany desk, she points out some details in the room. She sits behind...

From Saxifrage: Lean In

By Grace Garvey-Hall, Saxifrage 38 Contributor Lean in closer, I’ll tell you. Passion is pen and Paper and words Filling Filling Filling the page Hot water washing away Mud and revealing inspiration Sore muscles Heavy with accomplishment My heart swinging From sorrow to...

Letter from the Mag Editor

Growing up, I was encouraged to be certain. When my mother asked me a question, she didn’t want to hear what I thought. She wanted to hear what I...

Clicks that consume you

BEN LESCHENSKY; Mag Writer; leschebj@plu.edu One afternoon this past summer, I was doing some online shopping for a bike. College was quickly approaching and I was in need of some wheels. I...

STOP & LISTEN: A figurative and literal perspective

By Enoch James, Matrix Contributor Stop, and listen. Stop when, and where? And listen to what? It doesn't mean that whenever you’re approached by a person you stop whatever you’re doing,...

Welcome back, Lutes: A letter from Martha Spieker, 2015 ASPLU President

Greetings from the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University! My name is Martha Spieker, and I am this year’s Associated Students of PLU President. I’m thrilled to welcome in...