It seems as though we can’t avoid the truth any longer, the economy is sliding closer on a daily basis toward recession and the American dollar is stretched thin.
What does this mean for students at college campuses around the nation? Will there still be the promised jobs of yesterday awaiting the graduating class of 2009? [...]
Archive for November, 2008
Higher Education, is it still worthwhile?
Posted in LUTEDOME HAPPENINGS, POLITICS, tagged 2009, college, economy, Education, Graduates, Investment, Recession on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PLU set Apart from Public
Posted in COMMENTS FROM THE STAFF, tagged Chopsticks, Director of Dining Services, Erin McGinnis, Farrellis, food services, Frugals, Health Department, mission statement, NACUFS, Pacific lutheran university, Parkland, pierce county, PLU, restaurants, Tacoma, The National Association of College and University Food Services, University of Puget Sound, UPS on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The story I am writing is about the differences in sanitation guidelines among a few different sources including UPS, PLU and ten restaurants near the PLU campus. What I have learned is that most people have no idea that information
Preview: School District sued over H.S. Newspaper Article
Posted in SOUTH SOUND FEATURES, tagged Attorney, disclosure of private facts, Emerald Ridge, high school, invasion of privacy, Jagwire, newspaper, Student Press, Student Press Law Center on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On Nov. 14 the attorney for four students from Emerald Ridge High School filed a lawsuit against the Puyallup School District over an article that was printed in the student newspaper, the Jagwire. The article in question was printed in the Febuary issue of the Jagwire and contains quotes from four students about their personal [...]
Economy stuffing PLU fund raising?
Posted in SPORTS, tagged athletics, bad, economy, laurie turner, Lutes, Nick Dawson, PLU, Sheri Tonn, Vice President on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
With the stock market plummeting and the rest of the economy spiraling out of control, money is becoming less and less accessible. With business’ as well as other institutions feeling the effects of such harsh times, it made me wonder if PLU, specifically the athletic department, was taking any hit from the economy.
Again? Why So Soon?
Posted in SPORTS, tagged 2008, Beth Hanna, head coach, Kevin Aoki, NWC, NWC champs, PLU, Regional Playoffs, stats, third year, Volleyball on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is the third year in a row that head coach, Kevin Aoki, has led the volleyball team to the first round of regional playoffs, only to lose. There is a saying that goes, "Third time’s a charm." It may be that third time that seals the deal for
24-hour basketball marathon
Posted in SPORTS, tagged 24-hours, basketball, college, division I, ESPN, fresno state, hawaii, idaho, memphis, NCAA, NIT, North Carolina, st. mary's, umass on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you ever thought that a kissing or dancing marathon was hard, try playing a competitive basketball game that starts at midnight.
That is what Memphis University and the University of Massachusetts did last night as they kicked off ESPN’s 24-hour college basketball marathon at 12 a.m. EST in Memphis, Tenn. No, the team two teams [...]
Pricey inauguration packages
Posted in Uncategorized on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Airfares and hotel room costs have sky-rocketed for the Jan. 20 inauguration of the nation’s first black president, Barack Obama. People interested in attending this historic event might want to consider the serious hit is will have on their bank account.
Rebecca Pawlowski, a communications director at Washington’s tourism organization Destination DC, said she has heard [...]
Graduation Twice!?
Posted in COMMENTS FROM THE STAFF, tagged 2009, BAC, charges, college, communication, fall, fines, graduation, internship, Pacific Lutheran, PLU, processing fees, registrar, Registration, spring, University on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am a communication major and on my way to graduating this spring if I continue taking the requisites for a BAC. However, for those who do not know, as a communication major I must go through an internship, along with the internship class, in order to graduate. Therefore, early this fall semester I applied [...]
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