Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At a benefit Monday for the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoeniz (Walk the Line, We Own the Night) announced that his latest film would be his last. Instead of continuing with his extremely successful acting career, Pheonix wants to focus on his music career.
Posted in ENTERTAINMENT, tagged Broadway, Musical, Plays, Sexuality, Spring Awakening on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Spring Awakening” took the Broadway stage by storm in 2006 and is not done. The musical has won 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2007.
“Spring Awakening” is set in 1891 Germany and looks at the struggles teenagers face with their identity, sexuality and morality.
Posted in POLITICS, tagged alaksa, Alaska, Felon, senator, stevens, ted on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Many U.S. citizens may have never imagined it, but a felon now holds a public office. Alaksa Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted Monday on felony charges. Stevens was found guilty of lying about various gifts he received from a successful oil contractor while in office.
Stevens is running for relection and is the longest serving senator at 40 [...]
Posted in SPORTS, tagged Mariners, MLB, NBA, NFL, playoffs, Seahawks, Sonics, SPORTS, Tampa Bay Rays, World Series on October 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Oh, what a difference a year makes. Our beloved Seahawks and Mariners went from red hot to ice cold and the Sonics went from hot to not, literally.
Since last year, the Mariners went from a playoff-bound team to one of the worst in baseball. The Seahawks are 2-5 and it looks like injuries and age [...]
Posted in ENTERTAINMENT, Uncategorized, tagged Alaska, costume, ebay, governor, halloween, october, Palin, president, sarah, vice on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
U.S. vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a top pick costume for Halloween. People are going out buying Palin like accessories – professional suits with shoulder pads, lipstick, rimless glasses and brunette updos.
Posted in LUTEDOME HAPPENINGS, SPORTS, tagged conference, Football, Lutes, northwest, PLU, Puyallup, UPS on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PLU was able to rally from a 7-0 halftime deficit to defeat the UPS Loggers in the annual game between the cross town rivals by a score of 14-7. Two long second half drives capped by two senior Michael Byrne touchdowns helped the Lutes regain the lead in the second half.
Posted in ENTERTAINMENT, tagged 007, Craig, Daniel, Fleming, Ian, James Bond, Quantum of Solace on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in the 22nd installment of the 007 series, Quantum of Solace, opening Nov. 14th in US theaters.
Posted in LUTEDOME HAPPENINGS, PLU MULTIMEDIA, tagged drums, guitar, Guitar Hero, Rock Band 2, videogames, Xbox, Xbox 360 on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Move over, Guitar Hero. Rock Band 2 is the latest gaming craze for college students and is helping some Lutes find their inner rock star.
PLU Registration Changes
Posted in COMMENTS FROM THE STAFF, tagged First Years, IHON, J-term, PLU, Registration, Seniors, Spring 2009 on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Recently the office of the Registrar sent out the email to all PLU students regarding registration times. The times are as follows Graduate/Priority* registration-Nov. 10. Seniors- Nov. 11-12, Juniors-Nov. 12-13, Sophomores-Nov. 14-17, First year- Nov. 18-19. Unnoticed by most students, included in priority students is IHON (International Honors formerly Core II).
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