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...

Speech and debate: students compete in ‘intellectual sports’

By Shunying Wang, Guest Writer As college students, speaking and making arguments in class or with friends is almost inevitable. But being willing to get involved in a formal speech...

Outdoor Rec moves from ASPLU to Athletics Department

Students wishing to get off campus and explore the outdoors may find they face several challenges in the process. Students from out of state may not be familiar with...

Campus congregation reconciles LGBTQ members

By Kjersti Andreassen, News Writer University Congregation became an official Reconciling in Christ church Sunday, welcoming the LBGT community into its student congregation. Richard Jaech, the bishop of the Southwestern Washington...

Around the World in a Few Steps

By Shunying Wang, Guest Writer “Your business will be successful most of the time.” Nomiun Gankhuyag, Mongolia’s country representative, sat by the entrance area of Around the World exhibition and performed...

Study abroad goes carbon neutral

By Samantha Lund Pacific Lutheran University is known nationwide for being a leader in sustainability initiatives as well as having an excellent study away program. Now, students will be bringing...

International programming rocks The Cave

By Carrie Reierson, Guest Writer Students crowded The Cave as a diverse showcase of performances unfolded on stage at this year’s Global Getdown last Friday evening. The PLU Diversity Center sponsored...