Sam Says: Michael Sam’s sexuality shouldn’t be overlooked by NFL teams

The term homosexuality, in all of its various definitions, is not clearly understood. The word is still in its infancy, as our society hasn’t seemed to come to terms...

Sam Says: Boston reminds us never to give up

Nearly one year ago, one city in America was in disarray. One city suffered major injuries and three casualties. Now, one city is rebuilding, even if the emotional toll is...

Hilliker’s Highlights…5 Things to do to Become A Better Lute Fan

  Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor Pacific Lutheran University has always been known for its academically rigorous and challenging courses. The small private liberal arts university has even been a platform for...

Sam Says: It’s time for report cards

The season is over for most of Pacific Lutheran University’s fall sports. With the exception of the Lutes football team, every team has completed its season. PLU was well-represented...

Sam Says: Sports weren’t always my forte

By Sam Horn, Sports Editor I wasn’t always enamored with sports. At a young age, I couldn’t stand the thought of getting crunched by a bone-jarring tackle in football. I...

Division III is the place to be

Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor From the high school standout, to the C team benchwarmer, there’s a place for everyone to play. Not everyone has the talent to play at the...

Sam Says: Fans are being robbed by the NFL

Professional sports teams have asked too much of taxpayers in the past 90 years. Since 1923, 186 professional sports stadiums have been built in America. This process has cost about...

Sam Says: Lutes football battered and bruised, but not finished

By Sam Horn, Sports Editor Insufficient offensive production won’t win games — it’s a proven fact. This past Saturday, the Lutes football team realized firsthand how posting 216 combined yards of...

Hilliker’s Highlights… A very important off-season

Austin Hilliker, Sports Editor Losing a game is never easy, but losing a game that more than 114 million people watched can be life-altering. For some Seattle Seahawks players, the next step...