Letter from the Editor- April 2025
Welcome back, everyone!
Our team is manifesting sunny weather for all of us, so you can enjoy this issue of The Mast while absorbing the sunshine on a blanket in...
The Decline of PLU’s Visiting Writer Series
“Let’s all thank our visiting writers for coming to read their work. If anyone wants to purchase a copy of the Cascadia Field Guide, we have some available out...
The Gender Gap is Far From Closed
We would like to believe that gender equality has gotten better in
recent years. Everyone has the same opportunities, is treated fairly, and bias doesn’t exist anymore. However, this statement...
Commons Cleanliness Sparks Controversy
Napkins. Empty cans. Water bottles. Sweet potato fries. Brussels sprouts. Plates. Cups. Silverware. Floss. Socks.
This is the reality of an average day for a cleaning services worker at PLU.
According...
‘Lady Bird’ Reflects Mother-Daughter Relationships
Lady Bird (2017) is one of my favorite movies. I see no reason to dis-
guise or bury my love of Greta Gerwig’s films. Frances Ha (2012), Barbie
(2023) and Little...
The Dreamer’s Final Melody: Album Review
Khalil Fong, a Chinese R&B songwriter released his ninth album, The Dreamer, on Oct. 18, 2024. The 10 songs showcase his whimsical and imaginative musical creativity. He explores time,...
PLU Conference Highlight: Where the Waters Begin
On Thursday, September 26, Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) hosted their 14th annual Lutheran Studies Conference. This year’s gathering was titled “Where the Waters Begin
Indigenous education, Tribal Sovereignty, and the...
The Great American Songbook: Musical Revue Delights at PLU
PLU dazzled audiences with The Great American Songbook: A Musical Revue, a celebration of iconic American songs from the 1920s through the early 1960s. Beginning in the early 1900s,...
Inside Out 2 Opens Doors to a Teenage Brain with a Worldwide Success
As the conversation about mental health becomes more acceptable in modern society, the movie industry does not miss an opportunity to make profit out of it. Pixar Animation Studios...