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discussing how six students – cousins, brothers and sisters of the Olson-Monson-Gedde-clan – all came to be at PLU at the same time. The first to arrive was Aaron Olson, a business major, who graduated last year. He was followed by his cousin Michael Monson (graduated), who was then followed by Michael’s cousin, Brett Monson (senior). Then there are Aaron’s sister, Kari Olson (junior), cousin Linnea Olson (sophomore), and another cousin, Rondi Gedde (senior). These cousins are all connected by two

September 30, 2009 Rising Star By Barbara Clements and Bryanna Plog ’10 Standing backstage, waiting for his cue to step onstage, Louis Hobson ’00 does a reality check. He’s in New York. He’s on Broadway – in a Tony Award winning, and now Pulitzer-winning,musical no less. And he has a lead part. By following his passion, a PLU theater major, Louis Hobson ’00, finds himself standing on the world’s greatest stage – on Broadway. (Images courtesy of Louis Hobson and Tom D’Ambrosio) “Sometimes I

break the instant-gratification loop that continuously checking for new notifications brings by making students aware of how much time they’re spending on their phone and helping them focus on tasks. Does it work? Yes, Mbugua says, because it’s already made a noticeable difference with his own phone habits. “I take time to respond back to people on texts, like maybe a couple hours,” he said. “I would say I use my phone a good amount on the daily, but now I can go without it. I’ve been able to go a

August 16, 2010 New director has an ‘open door policy’ By Kari Plog ’11 Campus Safety has a new front man. Pacific Lutheran University welcomes Sgt. Greg Premo as the new director and he plans to continue with the success former director Tony Berger left behind. “I got the impression that Campus Safety has grown a lot in the past few years,” Premo said. Sgt. Greg Premo has 16 years of law enforcement experience and comes to PLU from the University Place Police Department. “My initial thought is

community to know: “Lancelute is here to stay.”  PLU’s mascot has been a knight since Fall 2009, when the PLU community voted to name him “Lancelute.” In 2010, the Athletics logos were revamped and rebranded to their current form.  Last year, the Athletics department decided the mascot needed to reflect this new brand. After receiving a grant from the Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University (ASPLU), the department completed designs over the summer and had a mascot ready to premiere at the

Fargo. Proceeds from the sale allowed the Bensons to first fund the chair in business and economic history and then, this year, fund the chair in elementary education. “Yes. I would say that it is true that PLU now has ‘his’ and ‘hers’ endowed chairs from the Benson family,” Jolita said. “But you know, we haven’t taken advantage of our financial position to enhance our own lifestyle,” she said. “I was raised to be a modest person. My grandfather was a Lutheran pastor. My great aunt was a missionary

PLU campus. Many departments and organizations partner up to prepare the monthly meals – the PLU Student Care Network provides leadership and coordination, and PLU Pantry works with the Kinesiology department to create healthy menus, then with Campus Ministry and Trinity Lutheran Church plans and promotes the events. The PLU Community Garden donates fresh vegetables (including 40 pounds of kale for the October dinner!). PLU students from across campus, along with Trinity Lutheran Church members

romance nor a farce. It is, rather, a contemplative work and richly timeless commentary on nothing less than the tragicomedy of human existence. It’s also deceptively subtle and doesn’t rely on obvious conflict to draw us in or push its plot along. Show Dates: October 18*-20, 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm. and Oct. 28 at 2pm. * October 18 is Student Preview. Tickets are $8 General Admission and $5 with PLU ID. Call the Campus Concierge at 253.535.7411 to purchase. Read Previous Fall in love with “Almost, Maine

romance nor a farce. It is, rather, a contemplative work and richly timeless commentary on nothing less than the tragicomedy of human existence. It’s also deceptively subtle and doesn’t rely on obvious conflict to draw us in or push its plot along. Show Dates: October 18*-20, 26 & 27 at 7:30 pm. and Oct. 28 at 2pm. * October 18 is Student Preview. Tickets are $8 General Admission and $5 with PLU ID. Call the Campus Concierge at 253.535.7411 to purchase. Read Previous Fall in love with “Almost, Maine

traditional fixtures; contactless entry into dorm rooms—no more room keys! new furniture for lounges and study rooms; fully-renovated bathrooms with toe-warming heated floors and increased privacy; and brand-new kitchens with open floor plans on second and third floors. A timeline of the summer remodel is available here. Ordal Hall also will include the First in the Family Community, a wing that aspires to assist first-generation students in their transition from high school to college. The First in the