Hollywood In-Queery: LGBTQ representation efforts need more…effort

DEJAN PEREZ; Opinion Section Editor; perezda@plu.edu Yes, I was one of the people on your Facebook feed that excitedly shared multiple articles highlighting the announcement that in the Lionsgate reboot...

What will ASPLU be remembered for?

As I count down the days until graduation, I’ve begun spending some serious time reflecting on Pacific Lutheran University.  I think of how much has changed since I came...

Studying away is a privilege, not a right

Before I decided to go to Pacific Lutheran University, I learned about all the adventures and study away opportunities available to students. The programs at PLU are top-notch too....

The Night Train: Jason Aldean Concert Unforgettable

Blue and white lights shimmered across the ceiling of the Tacoma Dome as Jason Aldean wooed an audience of more than 20,000 country fans during his concert last Friday. The...

Election obsession clouds understanding of Hurricane Matthew

CARLY STAUFFER; Guest Writer; stauffce@plu.edu Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the most important things in the world. At least, that’s what analysis of current American mainstream media would imply. While the...

Letter From The Editor: Three Lessons from “50 Shades”

Valentine’s Day is one of the best holidays; everything is pink, red and full of love and hope. This Valentine’s Day, every mom in America is happy because “50 Shades...

Side by Side: Editors review “13 Reasons Why”

Editor’s note: Opinions presented in the following reviews are not representative of The Mast as a whole DYLAN FOREMAN; Sports Editor; foremad@plu.edu I think in today’s society, people way too frequently use the...

To heel and back: A tall woman’s struggle

GENAVIE BOOTS; Mast TV General Manager: bootsgj@plu.edu “Wow, you are SO tall.” “Thanks. I know.” It seems like every time I decide to wear heels my already tall, 6-foot frame becomes a walking target...

Not again.

ZACKERY GOSTISHA; Guest Writer; gostiszk@plu.edu This piece may be triggering to those who have experienced gun violence. It’s happened again. I started receiving a few news notifications one afternoon. At first, they don’t...