Matrix Column: Advocate for advocacy

By Angie Tinker, Matrix Co-Editor What do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, the protests in Ferguson and the Ruth Anderson debate on vegetarianism all have in common? They’re all forms...

Dunham Delivers with new book

David Mair, Staff Writer Lena Dunham’s life — and book debut — is quite a page-turner. At 28, Lena Dunham is the creator and director of the acclaimed Home Box Office...

From Matrix: Perspective

By Pam Barker, Matrix Contributor By Pam Barker Matrix Contributor White walls White shoes White cars White people White World Everything growing up was white An Advocate I never dreamed I’d be Perspective colored the sky Love blurred my straight lines Understanding opened...

Why Gone Girl makes me never want to never get married

Michael Diambri, A&E Writer “Gone Girl” is a dark film that unearths the bad intentions of two partners in a struggling marriage. Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Nick Dunne and Rosamund...

Annabelle: Horror-ble fright fest

By Reland Tuomi, Editor-in-Chief On the heels of 2013’s horror hit “The Conjuring,” you’d think its prequel, “Annabelle,” will legitimately scare you, but you’d be dead wrong. The prequel follows a...

From The Matrix: Part of the “Through the Eyes of the Women’s Center” Story

By Dr. Jennifer Smith Matrix Contributor I resist the notion that men and women are polar opposites. I resist the idea that prejudice and intolerance are inevitable. I resist the sense that change...

Local December concerts offer exciting lineups

By Terran Warden, Guest Writer 107.7 The End announced their Deck The Hall Ball lineup and information for the 2014 holiday-themed concert. This year’s jam session will be held the...

Art credits for the non-artist

Erin Flom, Guest Writer     Earning required art credits can be difficult for some students, especially if they don’t perceive themselves as creative or artistic; however, taking an art class can...

Super Smash: Calling All Brawlers

Brooke Thames, Guest Writer Arguably one of the most classic Nintendo video game series, “Super Smash Bros.” has made a home at Pacific Lutheran University in the form of a...