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Mast Media publishes news about incidents that occur on and around campus, as well as incidents reported by the PLU Department of Campus Safety. The mission of PLU Campus Safety is to serve the campus community, promote and sustain a safe environment and effectively respond to campus incidents.

PLU Campus Safety Week in Review

Campus Safety Week in Review: September 25 – October 1, 2017

This week in Campus Safety news: A dumpster catches on fire, a student's vehicle is stolen from campus and recovered, and a hit-and-run collision in the library parking lot is tracked down to find the culprit. Explore our interactive incident map to learn more.

New solutions for Campus Safety escort

Students have been using he Campus Safety escort program not only as a way to travel safely, but also for convenience. Campus Safety Director Greg Premo and other members of...

Campus Safety responds to break-ins in campus buildings

Video by Leah Traxel, Online Editor   Break-ins occur everywhere, and the Lutedome is no exception. There have been a number of break-ins on Pacific Lutheran University’s campus in recent weeks, mostly...

New Campus Safety shuttle policy promotes promptness

As the 2014-2015 school year kicks off, PLU Campus Safety is headlining new policies and enforcing old policies in new ways. CSAF works to promote a safe environment and...

PLU Goes Into the Longest Lockdown in Over 10 Years

Steph Valenti Social Media Manager Campus Safety at Pacific Lutheran University sent out an emergency alert on Wednesday, Sept. 21, sending the whole campus on lockdown for just over two hours. There...

Staffing Error: Campus Safety leaves students without a ride

by Natalie DeFord, News Writer Students calling the Campus Safety office on Halloween night were out of luck. Campus Safety had a staffing error which left many students without a...
PLU Campus Safety Week in Review

Campus Safety Week in Review: October 31 – November 5, 2017

This week in Campus Safety news: A fire in Tingelstad Residence Hall set off the sprinkler system and resulted in the flooding of several rooms. We have the full fire department report and 911 call here. Also this week: Marijuana was found in a student's room and someone painted a swastika on the ground with water. Explore our interactive incident map to learn more.

From silent to survivor

SAMANTHA LUND; Editor-in-Chief, lundsr@plu.edu CONTRIBUTED TO BY LIBBY POSTOVOIT; Copy Editor She walks from class to class sporting a black t-shirt and pair of white shorts. Another student suddenly stops her and says, “That’s really bold...
PLU Campus Safety Week in Review

Campus Safety Week in Review: March 13-19, 2017

This week in Campus Safety news: Two people narrowly get away after stealing a backpack from the library, a dining services vehicle hits a parked car in a parking lot, and a student bumps into a fire pull station setting-off a residence hall fire alarm. Explore our interactive incident map to learn more.