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News focusing on Parkland and the greater Pierce County community.

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,...

“Disability doesn’t mean lack of ability”: Special Olympics athletes strive for success

By Gurjot Kang & Solen Aref News Editor & Reporter Christopher Douglas began participating in the Special Olympics program at Pacific Lutheran University last year. It quickly became one of his...

New Parkland Literacy Center opens

By Kiyomi Kishaba Reporter At the curve between the Pacific Lutheran University soccer fields and the Keithley middle school parking lot lies the Parkland Literacy Center (PLC), acting as a bridge...

Standing with womxn: students march for equality

By Hannah McCauley Reporter Pacific Lutheran University students participated in the Womxn’s March for social equality, women’s rights, and representation of intersectional identities on March 8 on campus. Speakers Mary Sarpong, Barbara...

Navigating PLU through disability

By Solen Aref, Gurjot Kang, Kiyomi Kishaba, Victoria Norman and Chloe Wilhelm Reporter, News Editor, Reporter, Arts & Culture Editor, and Opinion Editor Walking from one class in Morken to a...

“I just want to provide a space where everyone is loved”: Notes Coffee overcomes...

By Mckenna Morin Editor-in-Chief When looking at the outside of the building, you would never guess what the little cafe is hiding inside. Light jazz music blooms from small speakers, an...