Teen Sentenced After Parkland Pot-Shop Burglary
An 18-year-old male was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after exchanging gunfire with a nearby security guard during a nighttime burglary of Zips Cannabis Parkland location. The...
Don’t Typecast Me Challenged Theatrical Norms
In October 2022, PLU student and future first-time director, Dorothea Koetje, proposed a concept to the Night of Musical Theatre club (NOMT) - one that would deconstruct the boundaries...
PLU Pantry Welcomes All
The PLU Pantry has been a community resource at PLU since pre-Covid times—offering free food to 450+ combined students, staff, and faculty during the fall of 2023. Located on...
Passionate Candidates Elected Unopposed: ASPLU Looks to the Future
 Associated Students of PLU (ASPLU) has recently undergone some changes which have been reflected in this year’s elections and the overall functioning of ASPLU. On March 20, the student...
Lights Out: A Response to the Lack of Exterior Lighting on Lower Campus
In the five months I’ve been at PLU, I have adjusted to many new things, including a full class schedule, new friends, and balancing healthy habits. But one thing...
Local Business Thrives Years After Covid
Rise and Shine Cabaret Cafe and Amorata Essentia Metaphysical Gift Shop are located on the corner of Garfield and C Street.
Owner Tonee Giacaloni is an artist and herbalist who...
Administration Reasoning for Commencement Changes
PLU announced on January 10 via an email from PLU Commencement, that the ceremony at the Tacoma Dome (TD) was going to return to campus and four separate ceremonies...
Lucky to be at Lucky’s
Stationed to the left of 136th S on Pacific Ave, Lucky’s drive-in has become a staple in the Parkland community.
From its perfectly salty fries, gourmet-like burgers, and carefully crafted...
Christian Cherry: A Loss of Racial Representation for Tacoma Youth
Christian Cherry, a Black Tacoma youth mentor and advocate against youth gun violence, was shot and killed near Bates Technical College on South State Street on December 14, 2023....