Community

News focusing on Parkland and the greater Pierce County community.

Pot Culture on Campus: community maker or breaker?

While marijuana possession and use is against the Student Code of Conduct, some Pacific Lutheran University students still partake in the drug. However, students are not united in their...

Black Man Killed by Tacoma Police

Just about 2 miles from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) campus, Manuel “Manny” Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man was stopped while walking home by Tacoma Police Department (TPD) officers on...

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...

PLU alum flies high as CEO of Alaska Airlines

SARAH CORNELL-MAIER; News Editor; cornelsm@plu.edu Students, staff and faculty packed the Scandinavian Culture Center when Pacific Lutheran University alumnus and CEO of Alaska Airlines, Brad Tilden ‘83, came to campus on...

Discover PLU clubs virtually at the Lute Engagement Fair

By Emily Groseclose Reporter The Lute Engagement Fair is on this Friday September 11 from 4 to 6 pm! PLU’s Student Life is excited to hold the annual social event, but...

New food truck might roll in

Samantha Lund, News Editor Food on campus might get spiced up next year with a new food truck. With its own specialized menu, the food truck will give students a new place...
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Lutes purge cave of garbage

SAM ELLEFSON Guest Writer ellefssc@plu.edu President Krise and Pacific Lutheran University faculty can sleep soundly knowing that some of their students took sustainability to heart this past weekend. While spelunking in Ape Caves...

Students represent PLU at South Sound AIDS Walk

By Reland Tuomi, News Writer Advocates and supporters alike checked in at Cheney Stadium for the 26th annual South Sound AIDS Walk on Saturday morning. Among them were a number...

PLU Latinx Unidos Representatives Reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month 

Hanna Cruz Staff Reporter In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sep. 15, which is the same day as the celebrations of independence in El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica,...