Women in politics: Does it matter?
By Reland Tuomi, Editor-in-Chief
In the elections that took place last week, West Virginia and Iowa both elected their first woman to the U.S. Senate. Shelley Moore Capito will represent...
Don’t let feminist misconseptions fill your mind
By Leah Larson, Guest Writer
Feminism is a popular and ever-growing ideology present worldwide. Despite its popularity, it has a lot of misconceptions.
One of the most common misconceptions is that...
Be aware of budget binds and cuts on campus
Students going to a private university like Pacific Lutheran University are bound to spend large amounts of money to earn their respective degrees. So much in fact, that according...
Everyone can be a feminist: A male perspective
By Michael Diambri, A&E Writer
Social equality is what the feminist movement stands for, but this has not always been the case. Whenever I have identified myself as a feminist...
Don’t huff and puff E-cigs on campus.
By Michael Diambri, A&E writer
When we were kids, we were taught that smoking kills. This generation was thought of as the one that could finally kick the nicotine craze....
Think twice about scandalous costumes this halloween
By Tahlia Terhune, Guest writer
Halloween was not intended for bare legs or push-up bras.
According to CNN, 43.6 percent of the U.S. population will wear costumes this Halloween. Spending for...
Halloween costumes: be fun, not offensive
By Angie Tinker, Matrix Co-Editor
Whether you’re trick-or-treating, enjoying scary movies or exploring haunted corn mazes, Halloween is a fun time for people of all ages. What isn’t fun, though, is...
A perspective on Gender Exploration Week
By Caitlin Dawes, RHA Social Justice Director
Over the course of Gender Exploration Week (GEW), I was surprised as to the diverse group of students I was able to reach out...