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high school. By chance I was sitting with Dr. Matt Smith and was able to speak with him about research, the biology department, and my own interests. Anna Kreutz ’12 is from Chehalis, Wash. Another piece that made PLU stand out was the school’s Lutheran foundation, as well as global and environmental focus — all of which aligned with my own values. I’d heard wonderful things about PLU from a number of people back home, but stepping onto campus was what solidified my decision. The people here all
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Lutheran University will be to build on our strengths as we address significant changes — changes not of our own making — in the educational landscape that lies before us. Said differently, the great long-range question is how do we wisely and strategically navigate a path that will ensure that our mission and program remains compelling, relevant, effective and, yes, affordable in the years ahead? Now I do not have the answer to that question. But I have two or three ideas about what the question may
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intent of being a history major and possibly an English minor. Still, she loved her English classes so much that her English minor quickly became a second major. Einan’s love of books made literature a natural fit. “I’ve always been a book nerd. I read multiple books in a week,” says Einan. “I have piles of books at home. I go to the used bookstore all the time.” Einan loves many books, making it impossible for her to choose a favorite. She has a special passion for classic literature, including
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) and where we were headed: the “Yes on I-591” rally in Bellevue, Wash., which was anti-gun-regulation. She also told us what we were looking for: color. (“Color” is a term used in journalism to describe what makes the story more human-interest-related. The same word is used to describe the sports anchor who accompanies play-by-play: Color commentators give expert analysis, player history and light anecdotes.) As The Mast’s A&E Editor, I knew finding color wouldn’t be a problem. Making stories PLU
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the next step was; whether academia or professional business. I didn’t get into grad school my first round of applying in 2014, but didn’t want to stop making. I ended up getting access to a print studio in Seattle and a ceramic studio in Tacoma, and working at a tattoo shop to make ends meet. I set up solo shows of my work around Tacoma and Seattle to give myself deadlines and a portfolio. A colleague told me about Post Bacc programs in ceramics, so I applied to a few programs to push my work
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Tacoma is a local singer-songwriter playing inspired tunes all over town. His most recent album Both of Those Things creates ethereal Jeff Buckley esque moments. jmartinmusic.bandcamp.com Zari Alexandria ‘25 plays folk punk. A PLU student-run, she is racking up gigs and making a name for herself. Her and her ukulele can’t be missed. instagram.com/zari_alexandria Thursday, October 15: Titanic 2, Polly’s Pocket and The New Sonics Titanic 2 of Seattle released their debut album Cruise Control in June
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decent album and a disaster. Enter, Dr. Edwin Powell. A Team Approach producer, Dr. Edwin Powell During the recording process, Ed and I worked as a seamless team. I was responsible for making the instruments sound stellar, while he made sure those stellar notes were correct. While I consider myself a recovering musician, Ed lives and breathes music on a daily basis. Ed caught the performance issues, and I caught the recording issues. When we were both satisfied with a piece, we knew we had a great
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to Carson’s plight that all members of the audience will be able to relate to and understand. “I can think of no better place to present this story than a university. A place where young adults are on the precipice of making their contribution to the world—on the verge of becoming realized doctors, musicians, theologians, coaches, scientists, scholars, activists, rebels, authors, teachers, storytellers, and dreamers,” Schultz says. “Carson dedicated her entire life to educate, express, and defend
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the Seattle production at the Balagan theatre as Ilse. After becoming friends during productions at PLU, they knew they wanted to stick together after graduation. “We love making art together, so to end up in the same place, working on the same show, was unbelievable and heartwarming,” Helland said. “It’s a gift.” The original production started rehearsing in November 2011 and premiered in January. The remount of Balagan’s production of Spring Awakening opened on April 20th and closed this summer
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was a pre-med major in college!). In middle school while waiting to go to orchestra class, I used to make fun of singers because they would make silly sounds and make crazy faces out in the hallway. Now I am a singer and have made silly noises while making funny faces warming up in taxis, public bathrooms, random stairways and even outside in the woods when no practice rooms were available. I bet innocent passersby thought I was a crazy lady. I am a lyric mezzo-soprano and have performed recitals
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