Habitat for Humanity builds houses, changes lives

Lutes volunteer at local construction project When a struggling mother of two got a phone call at work one day, it left her overwhelmed and in tears. Melissa Brown explained to...

Veterans experience culture shock upon return home

By Nick Neely, Guest Writer After serving in the military, the veterans who come to Pacific Lutheran University face both support and stigma. While ROTC students can sometimes be identified by...

Get vaccinated: fight the flu

By Kjersti Andreassen, News Writer Germs and viruses can spread quickly when people live close together, especially on college campuses. For this reason, Pacific Lutheran University offers all students an annual...

Around the World in a Few Steps

By Shunying Wang, Guest Writer “Your business will be successful most of the time.” Nomiun Gankhuyag, Mongolia’s country representative, sat by the entrance area of Around the World exhibition and performed...

Study abroad goes carbon neutral

By Samantha Lund Pacific Lutheran University is known nationwide for being a leader in sustainability initiatives as well as having an excellent study away program. Now, students will be bringing...

International programming rocks The Cave

By Carrie Reierson, Guest Writer Students crowded The Cave as a diverse showcase of performances unfolded on stage at this year’s Global Getdown last Friday evening. The PLU Diversity Center sponsored...

Students leave Lutdome, clean up community

Forty-odd Pacific Lutheran students, local high school students and Parkland residents gave up several hours of their Saturday to work together towards a common goal: community beautification. They donned work...

Students take on Election Night

By Carrie Reierson, Guest Writer Newsrooms across Seattle and Tacoma buzzed with activity Nov. 5. Election results poured in, journalists devoured many pizzas and crews of reporters and photographers covered...

PLU celebrates Veterans Day

Veterans Day is meant to honor both fallen soldiers and those who have been in an active military role. The Pacific Lutheran University community celebrated Veterans Day during chapel...