Out with the old in with the new

HELEN SMITH Opinion Writer smithhe@plu.edu This academic year, a bold new phenomenon is sweeping college campuses. Many colleges, including the prestigious George Washington University (GWU), are now going “Test Optional.” This means that...

Keep calm and study away

Mackenzie Kintigh; Arts & Culture Editor; kintigmf@plu.edu From the moment I started my college career four years ago, I’ve known that I would want to study away. I would eventually take my...

The Oxford Column: Schooling around the world

By Raven Lirio Copy Editor Living abroad in the United Kingdom for the last few months, I’ve come to realize that despite no language barrier, the American and British cultures have...

Hillary the Hypocrite

CARLY STAUFFER Opinion Writer stauffce@plu.edu While Bernie Sanders is threatening to take the lead against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Clinton still has a chance to become the 45th President of the United...

Hope in dire times

Rizelle Rosales; Mast Magazine Editor; rosalera@plu.edu It was a sunny day in late May of last year when I started my summer job at the Environment Washington office in Seattle. I had...

The London chronicles: A morning commute

By Gurjot Kang Reporter “Good bye!”—I graciously call back to my homestay host, Mrs. Patel, as I turn to grab my backpack and open the front door. I’m almost one foot outside...

K-12 education bill impact

HELEN SMITH Opinion Writer smithhe@plu.edu The governor of Washington, Jay Inslee, used his 2016 leap day to sign a new K-12 education bill into law. The new bill is meant to answer the...

Keep looking LollPLUza

MACKENZIE KINTIGH; Guest Writer; kintigmf@plu.edu Music and diversity have been a vital part of my life in the last few years. Going to a university that thrives on educating young people with...

The London Chronicles: Never gonna give EU up

By Gurjot Kang Reporter As my classmates and I stood in line with our “Britain Today” professor for a guided tour of parliament, I couldn’t help but notice that most of...