Christmas is still a religious holiday

By Brooke Wolfe, Staff Writer Christmas is rooted in the religious traditions of the holiday. Even activities that non-religious families take part in still have religious meaning. Church services, adapted advent...

Christmas for Christians and non-Christians alike

By Kaitlyn Hall, Copy Editor   It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but not just for Christians. A nativity will occupy my mantle, celebrating the birth of Christ, and I...

UnPLUg Research Now Complete: Expect Results Soon

By Ashley Connors, PLU Sustainability During October, Neil Wagner, Aiko Nakagawa, and I conducted a study on energy consumption through the annual program UnPLUg. The data collection phase of our...

Support diversity in politics

By Tahlia Terhune We are still making history in the U.S. today. The latest election both nationally and locally, provided diversity for U.S. government and marks a triumphant step for...

Avoid participation in hookup culture

By Michael Diambri, A&E Writer Many people argue that the hookup culture in college is liberating. In reality, the hookup culture only liberates miscommunication, poor health choices and incidents of...

Say ‘yes’ to hookups

by Samantha Lund, News Editor Friday nights to our parents meant dates, flirting and drinking. For some of us, it means the same. But, in today’s competitive world where students...

From The Matrix: Helping others to learn about yourself

By Princess Reese, Matrix Contributor At graduation in May, my mood about entering the real world reflected the season. The air was clean, the days bright, and everything was new. I...

Stop & Listen: An Update

By Angie Tinker, Matrix Co-Editor It’s been a busy week in The Matrix office now that the deadline for submissions has come and gone. “Stop & Listen,” this semester’s theme...