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...