The Scan Center’s Quest for Community
Located in the Anderson University Center (AUC) 100, is the Scandinavian Center (SC)- a historic staple of Scandinavian and Norwegian culture at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU).Â
PLU was founded by...
Culture Shocks
As a worker in the commons, I find myself constantly interacting with new people on the daily. Conversations cycle by, varying slightly based on the participant’s personality, how they...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Shadowplay—A University Gallery Exhibit by Mare Blocker
The University Gallery is alive again with a belly of art after two months of hunger. Mare Blocker’s collection Shadowplay will keep it vibrant and full of life until...