How to Improve the Visiting Writer Series
Author’s note: Last April, I published an opinion article about the Visiting Writer Series at PLU. I argued that the program had declined in quality and benefits to students...
Satire: A Cup of Mourning Coffee
Students returning for the fall semester after a long summer break were met with tragedy in the Admin building when they came face to face with the grave of...
Tacoma’s No Kings Protest Was a Start — Change is yet to follow
What do King George III, Smokey Bear, and Uncle Sam all have in common? All three were present at the No Kings protest at People’s Park in Tacoma on...
Pride in a Time of Desperation
Why does Pride matter? This is a common question the LGBT+ community receives from cisgender and heterosexual people. After all, if queer people are normal, why do they need...
Letter from the Editor- April 2025
Welcome back, everyone!
Our team is manifesting sunny weather for all of us, so you can enjoy this issue of The Mast while absorbing the sunshine on a blanket in...
The Decline of PLU’s Visiting Writer Series
“Let’s all thank our visiting writers for coming to read their work. If anyone wants to purchase a copy of the Cascadia Field Guide, we have some available out...
The Gender Gap is Far From Closed
We would like to believe that gender equality has gotten better in
recent years. Everyone has the same opportunities, is treated fairly, and bias doesn’t exist anymore. However, this statement...
Epilepsy on College Campuses
All college students have their ups and downs throughout their academic careers. The all-nighters and the dead weeks are some of the downs, but making new friends and celebrating...
Lackluster Veterans Day Leaves PLU Vets Behind
On November 11 2024, campus was bustling and full of life. Students rushed to classes and assumed their daily lives… on Veterans Day. Civilian students went about as usual,...