Donate blood. “No homo.”
Paris Franklin, Copy Editor
A blood drive was held on campus on September 21
and 22 in Red Square, but certain Lutes were not able to participate.
“I don’t know a whole lot...
Zoned; the other side of the Friend Zone
Rachel Dixon, Guest Writer
Victim shaming, a heavily discussed topic about which there is already heavy discussion, is a huge problem in today’s society. So many vulnerable people are made to...
International indecision
JEFF DUNN
Copy Editor
dunnja@plu.edu
Editors Note: This editorial is in concurrence with Lucas Schaumberg’s News article covering the Syrian Refugees.
More than 175,000 Syrian refugees have poured into Europe since the onset...
 A new brand of fashion; racial activism in NYFW
Marisol Espinosa, Guest Writer
When we hear about New York Fashion Week, it’s “5 Tips to Bring NYFW to Your Closet” or it’s commentary on what celebrities attended which show.
However, on...
Fresh Meat? No. First-year experience
Ben Cox, Guest Writer
When I was 6 years old and just starting at a new school in a new country, I literally had a teacher threaten to leave me in...
One Body: A response to Nicole Arbur’s “Dear Fat People”
Rachel Dixon, Guest Writer
The body positivity campaign is a widespread movement for the social acceptance of all different body types and figures.
Nicole Arbour’s controversial YouTube video, “Dear Fat People” has...
A Love Letter to Tacoma: An open letter to Amanda Knox
Helen Smith, Guest Writer
Editors Note: This is a response to an article written by Amanda Knox about a visit to Tacoma for the West Seattle Herald. Knox was tried and...
Letter from the editor: Welcome to The Mast
Sometimes, even after budget cuts, pay cuts and faulty equipment, students in Mast Media get to have an absolute blast in the name of work and learning. This team,...
Putting the “L” in PLU
David Leon, Guest Writer
Over the years I have struggled with what it means to be a “Lute.” I came to Pacific Lutheran University in the fall of 2010 with an...