March 2008
March 14, 2008
News
- Signing for Progress: PLU Club 'Progress' raises funds by offering their bodies as canvases
- Rumors circulate regarding former professor: Administration offers information regarding Ng'ang'a's dismissal
- Beijing Olympics aim for eco-friendly status
- Metropolitan visits PLU
- Scouting out PLU: Local Cub Scouts come learn about student media
- Gender Exploration Week wraps up: Local transgender community members tell their stories at PLU
- ASPLU drops the ball on bands: ASPLU makes decision not to put on a large concert this year
- Debate team stays strong: PLU team continues success in competitions
- Gregoire signs bill expanding domestic partner benefits
- Women sits on toilet for 2 years
- China restricts Everest ascents
Op-Ed
- Which is Worse?: Alcohol is verboten, but Vegas Night rages on despite teem gambling problems
- Seeing beyond black and white: Is the U.S. ready for the multiracial demographic?
- Zeroth order of approximation
- Letter to the editor: Column about Pakistan election a misrepresentation
- Letter to the editor: Student questions competence of ASPLU officers
A&E
- Play captures rapt audience: PLU's production of 'The Illusion' entertains, contemplates love
- 'Savages' starts out strong, fizzles out: Film about ageism sports great cast, dwindles near end
- Fantasy novel borrows, doesn't steal: Christopher Paolini is inspired by the greats for his Inheritance trilogy, beginning with 'Eragon'
- Author writes on tradition: Tony D'Souza speaks of Writing, experiences with travel
- For Potter, eight is the magic number: 'Deathly Hallows' film will be split to maintain integrity of novel
Sports
- Boxers give Lutes unexpected troubles: Pacific takes three of four on PLU home turf
- Lutes defend home turf: Softball takes 2 of 3 from Pirates
- No respect for lying athletes: High-profile steroid users are better off telling the truth
- Lutes smash Boxers: Men's tennis takes 2 from Pacific, fails to take down Portland State
- Lutes blow out Boxers: Women's tennis beats Pacific 8-0, falls to Linfield 8-2
- Rusty golfers: Lutes disappointed in performance despite 1st place finish from Parkland
March 7, 2008
News
- Mama Dis is Mas: 2008 Campus Carnival and Black and Gold Dance
- Students Explore Study Away: Yearly fair showcases opportunities for study away J-term 2009
- ASPLU Election 2008: ASPLU hopefuls discuss their plans for election
- Economy in the U.S.: Noted Reagan adviser speaks to students
- Hugo Chavez deploys military force
- Model Luxury homes go up in flames
- FBI improperly accesses U.S. citizens’ information for 4th year
Op-Ed
A&E
- 'Rewind' reminds us why we love movies: Directory Michel Gondry crafts a charming tale of making, watching movies
- Film adaptaion strays from book, history: Faux-British accents, tepid acting make 'The Other Boleyn Girl' a chore to sit through
- Oscar-winning film worthy of praise: Smart dialogue of 'Juno' stands up to Oscar-hype
- Father of role-playing games dies at 69: Nerds shouldn't be the only ones mourning the loss of Gary Gygax
- The K Federalist Papers: Finally, cinemas become more adult-friendly
Sports
- Lutes make early statement: Split with NWC favorite proves Lutes are still a force
- Men's tennis wins big, loses bigger: Lutes whit up Whitworth, fail to faulter Whitman
- Tough trip for Lutes: Women's tennis challenge Pirates, get crushed by Missionaries
- Lutes spring into action: a look at PLU sports
- Lutes double-sweep doubleheaders: PLU softball starts conference play loss-free
The Mast
Pacific Luterhan UniversityUniversity Center, PLU, Tacoma, WA 98447
Ph: 253.535.7494 Email: mast@plu.edu