Community

News focusing on Parkland and the greater Pierce County community.

Students deal with attendance policy and Seahawk parade

Unlike Seattle Public Schools, which excused absences for students who attended the Seahawk parade Feb. 5, Pacific Lutheran University made no exception to its attendance policy. The day before both...

Fireside Chat answers student questions on PLU’s COVID-19 response

By Brennan LaBrie News Editor Pacific Lutheran University is on track to reach its goal of returning to in-person classes as soon as possible, but only if the campus community remains...

You can have it all: Exploring fully inclusive religion

by David Mair, Staff Writer On a rainy Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. Monica Coleman gave a lecture titled “You Can Have it All” in the Karen Hille...

Lute Link lets students network with alumni

By Kelsey Hilmes, Guest Writer Being a part of the Pacific Lutheran University community can feel like a game of missed connections. With so many Lute alumni, current and former...

Coffee and music lovers

MADDIE BERNARD Guest Writer bernarma@plu.edu Northern Pacific Coffee Company is back and better than ever. The coffee shop on Garfield Street re-opened Jan. 18 under the new management of Wes Johnson. Johnson, a Tacoma...

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...

Students Volunteer with All-Star Reading Program

By Maureen Redmond, Guest Writer Pacific Lutheran University students provided extra help and support for elementary students outside of the classroom. The All-Star Reading program (ASR) provides an opportunity for...

Students buy art, food for a cause

RHIANNON BERG News Writer bergau@plu.edu More than 200 Pacific Lutheran University students and community members lined up Nov. 18 to support local food banks in Tacoma. Donors received a handmade bowl and soup...

New youth group connects students to community

GENNY BOOTS; Online Editor; bootsgj@plu.edu Pacific Lutheran University’s newest Campus Ministry project, Connect, is pretty aptly named. Connect youth group is bringing together high schoolers from neighboring         Lutheran churches and...