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...
A Space Unmade: The Makerspace’s Final Decline
Hinderlie’s cheery exterior is in sharp contrast with the unease of its occupants. A tepid anxiety was heralded by Venessa Perkinson, Community Director for Harstad, Hinderlie, and Kreidler. Her...
Lights On: A Follow-up to Lights Out
Last March, I wrote an opinion piece on the lack of lower lighting on PLU campus. This article is a follow up piece aimed at providing a comprehensive view...
Lego Lute – Q&A With The Face Behind the Figurine
It’s a mystery. No one seems to know the identity of the person behind The Lego Lute, the latest addition to the plethora of PLU Instagram accounts.
Featuring a small,...
Are You Sure You’re Insured?
Compared to other private universities in the area, PLU can take pride in being a diverse campus with 114 international students attending this fall. New Lutes from across the...