Tree planting draws students and community members
SARAH CORNELL-MAIER;Â News Co-Editor;Â cornelsm@plu.eduÂ
On Feb. 10, about 60 people gathered on the lawn outside of Tingelstad Hall on the Pacific Lutheran University campus to celebrate a symbolic tree planting known...
NW Connections: Keep calm and ask for help
By Heather Harney, The Crescent
There are only four weeks left before finals. I don’t know about you, but I am freaking out just a little. Okay, maybe a lot! I...
NW Connections: The Known is thriving in the chaos
By Amy Rose, The Crescent
After another hard day of working at a homeless agency in Portland, Chris Miller was ready to go home. It would be a long way back...
NW Connections: George Fox student dies after attending Halloween party
By Leah Abraham, The CrescentÂ
On Nov. 1, Sophomore Aaron Altman died after attending a rave in Seattle.
The cause of death is unknown and the toxicology report is currently underway.
According to King...
NW Connections: Whitman’s new president sits down with The Pioneer
By Aleida Fernandez, The PioneerÂ
Earlier today, Dr. Kathleen Murray was announced as Whitman College’ s 14th president.  Murray is currently the Provost and Dean of Faculty at Macalaster College in Minnesota....
NW Connections: Inside the financial aid machine
By Lachlan Johnson, The Pioneer
Financial aid was among the top concerns at the Board of Trustees’ meeting this past week. National financial aid expert Sandy Baum presented to the board,...
NW Connections: Sister Outsider duo performs edifying slam poetry
By Rachelle Robley, The Whitworthian
“This is your house, make us feel comfortable,” Denice Frohman said. On Oct. 2 at 9:00 p.m., spoken word poets Denice Frohman and Dominique Christina...
NW Connections: Raise of minimum wage will cause harm
By Lindsay Hubbart, The Whitworthian
To raise concerns about minimum wage and fair compensation, the natural inclination is to turn to either the government or the labor unions. We assume that...
NW Connections: Umatilla, Forest Service negotiate future of Spring Mountain
By Nolan Bishop, The Pioneer
In recent months, members of the Umatilla tribe have initiated conversations with the Forest Service about the usage of Spring Mountain, a site of cultural significance...