Professor researches PLU’s first president

Few know as much about PLU’s first president as Associate Professor of Norwegian and Scandinavian Studies Claudia Berguson. Berguson has studied Harstad for the last 4 years. She first wrote...

President Krise leaves office, enters classroom

President Thomas Krise plans to leave the president’s office and go to the classroom at least once a year. Krise is currently teaching English 213, Management Lessons from Literature, a...

Recent alum finds vocation in social work

By Alyssa Luttrell, Guest Writer A fear all seniors face as their final semester and commencement approach: what am I going to do after college? Some have a job previously...

Campus club to help students conquer dead week stress

By Kjersti Andreassen, News Writer Dead week — beginning this Monday — is the week before finals start. Many schools cancel classes to let students cram for exams, but at...

Heart condition does not deter determined stepper

Brittanya Love joins Lute Nation despite health problems By Samantha Lund, Guest Writer First-year Brittanya Love is one of the newest members of Lute Nation, Pacific Lutheran’s step team. Love’s journey...

Res Life clarifies holiday decoration policy

By Nick Neely, Guest Writer Red Square glows with the light of its Christmas tree. A lit-up cross stands nearby and a star marks the top of Harstad Hall. These...

Lutes abroad: J-term a popular time to study away

J-term is just around the corner, and many Pacific Lutheran students will soon be sitting through four-hour classes, cheering on their friends through PLU Idol and catching up on...

Campus Safety responds to break-ins in campus buildings

Video by Leah Traxel, Online Editor   Break-ins occur everywhere, and the Lutedome is no exception. There have been a number of break-ins on Pacific Lutheran University’s campus in recent weeks, mostly...

Students experience culture shock upon return home

By Mariah Rasmussen, Guest Writer Coming Back a Different Person Studying abroad can be a unique and valuable experience for students, but not every aspect is desirable.  In specific, the re-entry...