Letter From the Editor: Basics Unite

By: Allie Reynolds, General Manager of Mast TV A lot of girls get offended when they’re called basic. It’s just another one of the hundreds of negative labels society uses...

Evaluate our Justice System

By Tahlia Terhune, Columnist The United States justice system is always a topic of controversy, especially in cases that appear to be swayed by money. If money has the ability...

Global awareness collides with pop culture

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Take advantage of study away opportunities at college

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Facebook gives users new gender options

By Tahlia Terhune, Columnist Facebook users no longer have to be subjected to just two gender choices. The company has added a vast number of...

Keep calm and study away

Mackenzie Kintigh; Arts & Culture Editor; kintigmf@plu.edu From the moment I started my college career four years ago, I’ve known that I would want to study away. I would eventually take my...

More than a luxury: why menstrual supplies should be free

ERIN BAKER; Online Copy Editor; bakeree@plu.edu Walking into a Pacific Lutheran University residence hall restroom, you see stalls, showers and a usual container of condoms sitting on the counter.  These condoms are...

Satire: Lochte dances into trouble

ERIN BAKER; Online Copy Editor; bakeree@plu.edu Last week, celebrities took the stage on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” to prove that they can dance in various ballroom styles....

College Scorecard: Obama levels the playing field for students nationwide

HELEN SMITH Guest Writer smithhe@plu.edu President Obama debuted his college scorecard, an online database full of information about college costs and averages a few weeks ago, in an effort to support students...