Archive for October, 2009
Print Day: Wednesday nights at the Mast
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Free Food, No Rights
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The Pacific Lutheran University chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) hosts the First Amendment Free Food Festival at PLU Oct. 14.
Porn Panel Astounds Students
Posted in ENTERTAINMENT, tagged Gender, Pacific lutheran university, PLU, pornography on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Lorna Rodriguez
rodriglb@plu.edu
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) students walked out of the “Pornography and You: Got an Opinion?” panel shocked.
“I would say the documentary was much more graphic than I expected,” student Andraya LaFredo said.
During the film, many students covered their eyes as graphic images filled the screen and/or felt nauseous.
Visual images are much more powerful than [...]
Students discuss violent porn
Posted in LUTEDOME HAPPENINGS, tagged panel, PLU, pornography on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s not your granddaddy’s “biker babe” stash.
Colin Alexander sat quietly in the last row as he stared directly ahead.
“I view porn, I won’t lie,” said Alexander, a Pacific Lutheran University student.
Alexander accompanied his friends to see the documentary presentation of “Price of Pleasure: Pornography, Sexuality and Relationships.”
“I don’t like viewing porn stars; I think they [...]
ELCA changes hit close to home
Posted in POLITICS, tagged clergy, ELCA, Homosexuality on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thomas Voelp is used to people looking at him funny when he tells them he is gay and wants to be a Lutheran pastor.
“People don’t really know what to do with me,” the sophomore said.
Some tell him that he should not go into ministry; others tell him he is not “gay enough.”
“Homosexuals should not be afraid of religion, and religion should not be afraid of homosexuals,” he said.
Voelp realized that he wanted to be a pastor at 11– about the same time he realized he was gay.
Residential policy change long overdue
Posted in LUTEDOME HAPPENINGS, tagged domestic partner, gay marriage, Homosexuality, policy on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
PLU responds to a ‘glitch’ in the system
By: Kari Plog
Residency policy for Pacific Lutheran University resident directors (RDs) has recently undergone a socially progressive transformation. To some, the policy renovations are long overdue.
“The second the question comes up as theoretical it should become an examined issue,” Beth Kraig, PLU history professor, said. “It should [...]
PLU alum takes aim at reducing achievement gap
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged achievement gap, Education, erin jones, plu alum, public instruction, reception, superintendent on October 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For Erin Jones, Oct. 26 will be a day for celebration and a call to action. The recently promoted Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Washington will be recognized with a reception at Pacific Lutheran University.
While others are praising her past accomplishments, however, Jones is looking to her future goal of [...]
Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged anorexia, Ballet, beauty, Dancing, eating disorder, food, PLU, struggles on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pictures of the beautiful Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn adorn her bedroom wall. On the same wall, a pair of old, worn-down ballet slippers hopelessly hang. That is where this story begins. *Jane Smith a student here at PLU does not mind sharing her story of a battle many girls fight.
The summer after eighth [...]
Communities collaborate to end homelessness in Pierce County
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By Amber Schlenker
“Homelessness can happen to anyone,” Mike Vega of the Helping Hand House said.
After doing everything right Vega found himself without a home. “I went from a good job, home and car to living out of my car,” he added.
Helping Hand House is one of 30 agencies and nearly 800 volunteers present at the [...]
KCCR Student Radio
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