This winter, it seems like everyone and their mom has gotten sick. Whether it is right here on campus or all the way up in Seattle, the bug that is either a cold, the flu or some other form of disease that causes people to become bed-ridden for days on end.
The sickness that is inhabiting [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Aussie Aussie Aussie!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
PLU Students studying abroad in Australia got more than they bargained for. Not only did they get to learn about Australian media, they got to experience Australian culture at its finest on Australia Day.
Go to the World Conversations Event tomorrow at the UC to hear more about some Australian stories or [...]
Huskies take control of Pac 10 with win over Arizona St.
Posted in SPORTS, tagged Arizona State, basketball, Huskies, Jon Brockman, Justin Dentmon, NCAA, Pac 10, Sundevils, University, Washington on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It was a big night tonight on Montlake, as the Husky men’s basketball team defeated the Arizona State Sundevils 73-70 in overtime. The win gives Washington a game and a half lead in the Pac 10 with two games left to play. One win in those two games would clinch the conference for the Huskies. [...]
Winter blast tags campus
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged campus, Snow, Pacific Lutheran Univerisity, Assault, Classes, jack frost, hot cocoa on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last night, while many students we’re safely bundled in their dorm rooms, the campus they have come to call home was assaulted. No, it wasn’t by weapons or fists, but snow, Mother Nature’s natural graffiti.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week: The Media’s Impact
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged adventure, advertisements, athlete, beauty, collge, controversy, cultural pressures, culture, depression, eating disorder, Eating Disorder Awareness week, judgment, magazine, media, National Eating Disorder Association, NEDA, Pacific lutheran university, persuasive, pressure, running, suicide, Union of Concerned Scientists, WALL-E on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In honor of annual Eating Disorder Awareness week, Feb. 22-28, I wanted to address how challenging it is to fight the pressures for a certain image in our lives. The prevalence of eating disorders in our world (especially on college campuses) is more severe than one could imagine. Although it is easy to pass judgment [...]
Racist cartoon or misunderstanding?
Posted in POLITICS, Uncategorized, tagged Al Sharpton, cartoon, chimp, NAACP, New York Post, Obama, police, racism, racist, stimulus bill on February 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Tell me, is the cartoon below racist?
Depending on who you believe, your answer will probably be:
1) Yes, it’s comparing Obama to a monkey.
2) No, it’s a reaction to the chimp who mauled its owner and was soon after shot by police.
3) Wow, what terrible timing.
It’s easy to see why people can’t help but feel this [...]
Colombia flooding affects PLU student’s family
Posted in LUTEDOME HAPPENINGS, Uncategorized, tagged Bogota, charity, Colombia, donations, family, Flood, Jake Taylor, Mira River, PLU, Senior, Tumaco on February 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Since last Tuesday, eight people have died and over 8,000 families have been forced out their homes due to flooding from the Mira River in western Colombia. The flooding has been caused by torrential down pours that have not ceased through the week.
While the flooding is occurring over 8,100 miles away, no one is as [...]
Seattle sports scene heads in right direction
Posted in SPORTS on February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With the excitement of the Seattle Mariners’ acquisition of Ken Griffey, Jr. this week, I had no idea the Seahawks were going to make a run at franchising LeRoy Hill, a much needed player for the defense.
For those about to blog, we salute you!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After a short break from the blogosphere, PLU WEBNEWS is back with a vengeance. Most of our reporters from last semester remain on staff but we do have a few new faces…Amanda Clancey and Anna Holzemer.
Our goal this semester is two-fold: Produce news that is timely and relevant to our community and use multimedia to [...]
Stimulus gift cards
Posted in COMMENTS FROM THE STAFF, POLITICS, tagged Best Buy, business, economy, Gift Card, government, Home Depot, Invest, money, Save, Spend, Stimulous, Tax on February 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
What would you do with a $500 stimulus check from the government? Spend, save, invest? Saving money has become much more popular with a sagging economy. People are holding onto money that they would normally spend or invest because of the uncertainty the future holds. Having money for a rainy day is a good idea, [...]
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