A Flame in the North: Book Review

Released in 2024, the novel “A Flame in the North” by Lilith Saintcrow is a fantasy story based on the history of the Viking era of Northern Europe. Saintcrow...

Local Artist Feature: Byland

Indie folk-rock artist Byland has returned to Seattle after her East Coast tour. Frontman Alie Byland does the lead vocals, guitar, and piano with the support of her husband,...

Save the Grand: For Tacoma’s Past and Future

Grand old buildings sit empty and vandalized in downtown Tacoma. Others are sold to the highest bidder, leading to uncertain rent prices or eviction for the local storefronts inside....

PLU School of Education Volunteers at Local Science Fair

Bachelors of Arts in Education (BAE) students in the (now) senior cohort of PLU's School of Education volunteered this last April at the Snake Lake Nature Center (SLNC) to...

British actress Maggie Smith dies at 89

It is with great sadness at the Mast that we report the death of Dame Maggie Smith, beloved British actress of the stage and screen. She died Friday at...

Lutes Rock the Vote

Faculty, students, and alumni gathered in Red Square to celebrate civic engagement at PLU’s Rock The Vote this past Friday, Sept 13. The event was hosted in collaboration between...

A cRocking Collaboration

Crocs has teamed up with the McDonald’s Happy Meal campaign to provide exclusive mini Crocs keychains in kids meals. Starting September 17, McDonald’s visitors can buy a Happy Meal with...

PLU Hosts Annual Pride Event

Faculty, alumni, and students gathered to celebrate Pride at PLU this past Wednesday, June 26. This year's Pride event was marked by folks gathering in Red Square to commemorate...

Cristiano Ronaldo: How He Grew Up

SPECIAL FEATURE: BY KIDS Dominick, Age 9 Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese football player born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Growing up, Ronaldo faced financial hardships. His father was...