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Reflecting on Earth and Diversity Week at PLU: Colonial worldview as the illness, diversity...

John Evanishyn Reporter PLU’s Earth and Diversity Week—spanning from April 20th to April 26th—was kicked off by Reverend Dr. George “Tink” Tinker and followed up by Earth Day Lecturer, Maria Batayola....

Celebrating the lunar new year: shine on monkeyshines, shine on

By John Evanishyn Reporter If you’ve recently found yourself at one of Tacoma’s common outdoor locations (the Ruston Way Waterfront or Point Defiance) you may have noticed a striking number of...

Campus Status Dial moves to stage 4

By Emily Groseclose Reporter Pacific Lutheran University announced Wednesday that the Campus Status Dial is moving from Stage 3 to Stage 4 because of improvements in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The Office...

Washington state lieutenant governor candidates share their plans for election during debate

Calissa Hagen Reporter With the presidential election only a week away, it’s all people want to talk about on campus. However, in Washington State, another important race is underway: the...

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...

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...

“It felt like WE were choking”: Members of George Floyd’s family call for justice

By Derek Gibson Guest Writer Editor’s note: PLU student Derek Gibson recently interviewed Central Washington University student Shayla Zartman and her father, Selwyn Jones. Shayla is George Floyd’s cousin, and Jones...

Student conduct violations fall as Student Care Network grows

Brennan LaBrie News Editor In October, Pacific Lutheran University Campus Safety released their annual safety report, detailing all crimes that occurred on campus property in 2018 compared to the two years...

All ages come together in strike for climate

Kendan Bendt Reporter In support of a worldwide climate strike, over 100 strikers gathered in the People’s Park in Tacoma on Friday, September 20th to participate in chants, songs, and poetry,...