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News focusing on Parkland and the greater Pierce County community.

Fall Career Fair: not just a meet and greet

by Natalie DeFord, News Writer Walking into a job fair at Pacific Lutheran University is like walking into a rainbow. Booths of all colors and assortments surround students and offer...

What’s what in this year’s general election

By Brooke Wolfe, Guest Writer On Nov. 4, Washington citizens statewide will drive, mail or drop their voting ballots for the general election. Students can find information on elections by...

Rocks and Ropes: Climbing is the new up and coming PE class

by Denae McGaha, Guest Writer Getting fit is getting fun for Pacific Lutheran University students with the new option of rock climbing for Physical Education credits. New this semester, PLU joined...

Visiting writer series 10th year anniversary

by Samantha Lund, News Editor Getting fit is getting fun for Pacific Lutheran University students with the new option of rock climbing for Physical Education credits. New this semester, PLU joined...

Alumna returns to PLU after finding fame and success

By Samantha Lund, News Editor Pacific Lutheran University welcomed back and honored outstanding alumni during the Homecoming weekend festivities. Among the honored alumni, Elizabeth Pulliam Weston sat, with her husband,...

Ham radio could save the day

by Natalie DeFord, News Writer The key to Pacific Lutheran University student safety could lie in four antennas on top of the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. During disasters or...

Togas in Tacoma: PLU’s Greek Life

by Natalie DeFord, News Writer With laurels, catering, Mediterranean food, glow sticks, firework glasses, Greek decorations, two student DJs and a root beer keg, Sept. 26 was Hinderlie Hall's annual...

Lutes’ poster campaign spreads across South Sound

By Genny Boots, Guest Writer My Language My Choice is taking to the streets of Pierce, Thurston and King counties. The passive poster campaign that began at Pacific Lutheran University is...

Center for Media Studies kicks off with mixer

The School of Arts and Communication hosted a party, celebrating the official opening of the Center for Media Studies (CMS) on Thursday, Sept. 18, at B Sharp Coffee House...