PLU’s problem with unpaid journalists
MCKENNA MORIN;Â Photo Editor;Â morinmn@plu.edu
When prospective students choose between colleges that are very similar, they choose the one with the best benefits. Herein lies the issue with recruitment and retention in...
Minorities and allies are stronger together
CRISTINA FLORES;Â Guest Writer;Â florescb@plu.edu
Students have expressed a variety of different emotions after the election: disgust, fear, anger and frustration. These valid, real emotions appear everywhere, from social media to dinner...
Editorial: Telling the story
MAST EDITORIAL BOARD;Â mast@plu.edu
With the U.S. beginning a new chapter with a new president, the role of major news outlets is crucial now more than ever. Journalism exists to inform...
The right to die
DINA LONGSTAFF
Guest Writer
dlongstaff@plu.edu
On Oct. 5, California governor Jerry Brown signed the “Right to Die” law into action, making physician-assisted suicide legal. California joins Oregon, Washington, Vermont and Montana who...
A day without women is insignificant
KELSEY LITTLETON; Staff Writer: littlekn@plu.edu
After the success of the Women’s March on Washington this January and the various other marches around the world, many are wondering what will come...
Spend spare time in the community garden this season
By Tahlia Terhune
The cold weather does not stop life and growth in Pacific Lutheran University’s community garden, and the holiday season highlights the need for food for many local...
Head to head: in response to Miley Cyrus’ dreadlock hairstyle
PARIS FRANKLIN
Copy Editor
franklpm@plu.edu
Editor’s note: For the sake of the argument, Paris is identifiying as white, female feminists.
Every person living in a free society has a right to enjoy their own...
Appreciation or appropriation?
HELEN SMITH
Opinin Writer
smithhe@plu.edu
At PLU, everyone knows that social justice is an important part of being a member of the PLU community. As a Lute it’s important to honor that...
College Scorecard: Obama levels the playing field for students nationwide
HELEN SMITH
Guest Writer
smithhe@plu.edu
President Obama debuted his college scorecard, an online database full of information about college costs and averages a few weeks ago, in an effort to support students...