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...

From The Matrix: Advocacy

By Caitlin Dawes, Matrix Contributor Pumping through the views of Pacific Lutheran University is the mission to become advocates within our communities, wherever our college careers may lead us to be...

REVIEW: ‘The Boys Next Door’ opens hearts, minds, and doors

“The Boys Next Door” was, in the words of the show’s main character, “either the saddest place I have ever been, or the happiest.” Associate professor of Theatre Jeffrey Clapp...

From The Matrix: Infinitely

By Kristin Hayes, Matrix Contributor Of the five classified Romantic languages We have five translations of feminism. Féminisme Feminism Femminismo Feminismo Feminism Our blossoming evolution into third wave feminism Is that of intersectionality And challenging the veil Of sisterhood. The metaphor of these...

Preview: ‘Waste Not’ unwraps perspectives on food consumption

Jesselyn Kenduck, Guest Writer A United Nations statistic from 2013 revealed that one-third of food produced internationally is wasted. The proportion is higher in the United States — 40 percent of...

From Saxifrage: Fraconia Ridge

By Anna Rasmussen, Saxifrage 38 Contributor Guy and Laura Waterman built a house in the snowcapped White Mountains of Vermont. They managed without water or electricity—just two small rooms filled with climbing gear, instruments, and stacks...

John Paul joins PLU as chair of music department

Kaitlyn Hall, Copy Editor New Pacific Lutheran University Department of Music chair John Paul is composing his own story. Paul is replacing Dave Robbins, who has taught at PLU since 1969...