Two professors, one office
Kiyomi Kishaba
Opinion Editor
“In Blomquist, we spent half of our time talking about soccer anyways,” he joked.
“And now, we don’t have to walk,” his office-mate chuckled.
The two sat at their...
Learn to establish habits instead of resolutions
Kiyomi Kishaba
Opinion Editor
Resolutions. If you just internally groaned, I hear you. Time is a social construct, and “new year, new me” captions on Instagram usually only refer to...
UC Commons responds to Mast opinion article
UC Staff
In an email addressed to the Mast, The Commons responded to the previous edition’s article regarding vegetarian options in the cafeteria. Here are excerpts of the email:
“The Allergen...
Surviving with celiac in The Commons
Jenna MullerÂ
Guest Writer
Eating at the commons while maintaining a balance of both proper nutrition and variety is difficult enough, but allergies, intolerances, and restrictions can greatly complicate this situation...
Creating your own major is easier than it seems
Mathilde Magga
Guest Writer
I decided to create my own major because my two main interests, Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Native American and Indigenous Studies, were only minors at PLU....
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...
Student transitions to campus-life after study away
Molly Ivey
Guest Writer
Transitioning back to life on campus after a study away experience isn’t always the easiest. Just as facing culture shock in a new country is a challenge,...
Athletes and students jostle for room in Names gym
Kiyomi Kishaba
Opinion Editor
At 5:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, the Names athletic facility overflows.Â
The small, oddly circular, facility is filled with athletes before the sun rises. I am one of those...
School shooting reminds us of the importance of conversation
Kiyomi Kishaba
Opinion Editor
My phone buzzed: Did you hear about Santa Clarita?Â
No, what about it?
I knew what the answer was.
Another shooting.
I felt the familiar pit of anger and sadness form...