Ready for Blastoff: Astronomy Club Starts Up at PLU
The future astronomers of PLU invite students to jump in and explore the galaxy with them. Recently, an Astronomy Club emerged on campus. Each week they discuss and explore...
Staph Bacteria Found at Names Fitness Center
This article contains sensitive topics and images.
After talking to a PLU student who had gotten a staph infection at the Names Fitness Center (NFC), a group of biology students...
Pets of PLU Column: Ralph
Meet Ralph! Ralph is Dr. Justin Eckstein’s dog, and so can usually be found wandering be-
tween classrooms in Ingram Hall.
Some of Ralph’s favorite things are: playing fetch, especially before...
Student Volunteers Connect With Parkland Community
The relationship between the Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) campus and residents of the greater Parkland area has dwindled since the COVID-19 pandemic and the disbanding of the university’s Center...
Commons Cleanliness Sparks Controversy
Napkins. Empty cans. Water bottles. Sweet potato fries. Brussels sprouts. Plates. Cups. Silverware. Floss. Socks.
This is the reality of an average day for a cleaning services worker at PLU.
According...
Club Boost: A New Initiative to Support Student Clubs
On March 1, club leaders from all across campus gathered in the AUC Regency room for a Club Boost. The attendees filtered to the tables, and the chatter began...
PLU Junior Opens Marketplace for Students
In the beginning of April 2025, Lute Mar-
ketplace website was set on a test run. The idea
behind the platform is to help students sell and
buy their possessions without having...
Study Away at PLU: A Data-Driven Look
According to data provided by the Wang Center, PLU has an average of 25% of graduating students with study-away experience since 2020. This number is half of 50% that...
MultiCare Medical Center To Break PLU Ground
Big changes are coming to lower campus as Tacoma-based hospital MultiCare begins construction on its new medical facility. The facility, paid for by MultiCare, is being built through PLU’s...