Residence hall pride on full display at this year’s Community Cup
The Community Cup is a yearly tradition at PLU, when each residence hall competes in a multi-day event, testing spirit and skill. This year, students battled to determine which hall was the best at cornhole, various video games, and lip sync performances. The winner was…
Congrats to the Volleyball Team!
PLU’s volleyball team dominated this fall. They won the Northwest Conference Championship for the second time in three years to move on to the NCAA Division III national tournament (their 14th appearance in the tournament!). Go Lutes! PLU NCAA Division III Athletics Interested in playing…
Ask the Expert: What’s something students are surprised to learn about PLU’s Recreation programs?
Many students are surprised by just how much PLU Recreation offers – not just for fun and fitness, but also for paid jobs , leadership development , and unique experiences . For example, Lutes can teach exercise classes, and PLU covers both their certification and…
You Ask, We Answer: How is playing a college varsity different from playing a high school varsity sport?
Playing an NCAA Division III varsity sport at PLU differs from playing a high school varsity sport immensely. From the level of athletic opportunity to the overall lifestyle shift, DIII athletics creates an environment that is rich in growth both on and off the field…
Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference between NCAA Division I, II & III?
If you’re thinking about playing a varsity sport in college (or like following college sports in general!), you’ve probably heard the terms NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III (PLU’s 18 varsity athletic teams are part of Division III, aka D3).; So,…
Mountain Hike with Outdoor Rec
It was the kind of morning that you only get a couple of times in fall at PNW: crisp fresh air, not a cloud in the sky, quiet. At 7:30 AM on Saturday, PLU campus was sleeping, but not us, ten students and two trip…
How to make the most of your college campus visit
You’ve been looking at colleges’ websites, finding schools that have your major, looking through emails they send you, their social media, YouTube, etc., and now you’re ready to see that school in-person! A visit is honestly one of the most important parts of your college search…
“Boyish Charm” student-created IG Show wins award
What happens when two PLU students mix humor, heart, and delicious food? You get “Boyish Charm” — the student-created Instagram show that recently won the 2025 NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award for its creative blend of cooking, comedy, and campus connection. Created by Logan…
When the Mountain Calls
Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainier (also known as Tahoma and by many other names)? We are thankful for the limitless opportunities the mountain provides for our students to learn, play and connect more deeply with the Earth.
Making Movies (and Moves) at PLU: Ivan Wilson ’25
When Ivan Wilson (’25) first arrived at PLU, he was set on studying vocal performance. He soon realized it wasn’t for him. “It didn’t breathe life into me,” he shared. However, “[…] art did. But I was too scared to major in it. Not because…
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