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...
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...
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....
Pets of PLU 3: Finnegan Devine Johnson
Meet Finnegan “Finn” Flannery Devine Jonhson! Finn is a four-year-old miniature Schnauzer belonging to plus-year student and Mast Deputy Editor-in-Chief Josiah Devine Johnson, making him the newest Mast office...
The Visiting Writers Series: Stories of Loss and Strength
Two compelling writers joined PLU’s Third Visiting Writer Series of 2023-2024 on April 11 to share their creative work. The event was open to the community for in-person attendance,...
Dive Into Garfield and Find a Hidden Pearl
Garfield Street, a community known for its charm and diversity, never ceases to surprise. Among the hustle and bustle, YSS Dive (YSS) stands out as an unexpected gem among...
The Beautiful Mind: A Journey from Thought to Page
It’s easy to talk about having hard conversations, it’s another thing to actually have them. Renowned award-winning author and activist, Tami Charles, made having such a conversation about racial...
FYEP Column
One of the most developed skills we share as a generation is making sad, serious things into jokes. It is so much easier to laugh at students’ (our) messed-up...
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...