“Fast and Furious” star killed in car crash

In a high-speed car crash, actor Paul Walker — well known for his role in “The Fast and the Furious” film franchise — died at age 40 Saturday. Walker was...

Businesses create unique social media personalities

By Jillian Stanphill, Business Writer Social media is no longer about the individual. Companies, conglomerates and corporations are starting to realize the impact their social media accounts can have on...

Marketing secrets manipulate shoppers

By Katelynn Padron, Business Writer Some call it marketing, others call it manipulation. Companies use a multitude of strategies to get shoppers to buy more, and many consumers don't even...

Crime Time 3-7-14 and 3-14-14

Drug policy violation- Campus Safety was asked to assist a community assistant in Kreidler Hall March 7 when the CA detected the scent of marijuana. Campus Safety and the...

Voldemort stops the rock

Last Saturday, students at Pacific Lutheran University were expecting to rock out to Harry and the Potters, a wizard rock band. However, the event was cancelled  due to a...

Mastering the phone interview: Eight tips to make yourself shine

By Zach Wittstruck, Guest Writer In our multi-attentive culture, phone interviews are becoming more and more common as the means of dialogue between those in power and potential prospects. Below...

ASPLU sponsors concert to encourage students to vote

Each year, Americans are given the right, and the privilege, to vote. However, not many of us take advantage of this American pastime simply because we have not registered...

Tax season looms over students

By Jillian Stanphill, Business Writer Tax season has begun, and the deadline of April 15 is quickly approaching. This can be a daunting time of year for many people, especially college...

Energy Extraction is “Fracking” Controversial

By Jillian Stanphill, Business Writer The booming energy business has opened the door to a relatively new way of obtaining natural gas and oil — fracking. This practice is controversial from...