Why Police Foiled PLU Sports Event in Ndorwa West
By Moses Agaba Police and the UPDF in Kabale District yesterday foiled a sports event…
Could this Arlington Eagles football duo become state’s top passing combination in 2024?
PARKLAND, Wash. – It’s to the point in the working relationship between teenagers Leyton Martin and Jake Willis – a nod will do. Or just a glance. The two key c
Cristiano Ronaldo: How He Grew Up
SPECIAL FEATURE: BY KIDS Dominick, Age 9 Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese football player born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Growing up, Ronaldo faced financial hardships. His father was poor, and to help support his family, Ronaldo worked by sweeping the streets. He used the money he earned to join a local […]
Football and Baseball Teams Lobby to Save Lives
Saving lives can sound like a daunting task, but PLUs’ football and baseball teams are up to the challenge. Scattered around key points on campus, members of their respective teams, as well as alumni, have come together to advocate for stem cell and bone marrow donations through the National Marrow Donation Program (NMDP). “It’s super […]
How Erik Bainter ’23 and Jai Alapai ’24 answered a call that could save two lives.
THE PLU ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT spells it out. The “S” in Lutes stands for service — giving back and making an impact in the lives of others. It’s a value that two Lute football teammates put into action this past year. Just a few months…
ELF: Fehérvár Enthroners sign French WR Benjamin Plu
The Fehérvár Enthroners from Hungary, one of the newest franchises in the European League of Football, have announced that they have signed French wide receiver Benjamin Plu. Originally from Le Mans, France, Plu grew up playing football in hometown and was selected for the French junior national team. He played at Le Mans University before […]
Hear how the PLU football team is tackling mental health stigma after a suicide
LASR and The Mast publish audio story detailing 2021 PLU vs. UPS football game
Brennan LaBrie Editor-In-Chief On November 6, 2021 the Pacific Lutheran University football team faced off against their rivals, the University of Puget Sound Loggers, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. This was the 97th annual bout between the two teams, and the Loggers entered with a 49-42-5 all-time record in the series. The Lutes, however, came […]
From the exam room to executive leadership: Dr. Mark Mariani ’98 follows his curiosity at MultiCare
When Mark Mariani ’98 was a student at PLU his singular goal was to become a medical doctor. A member of the football team and a biology major, Mariani loved his science courses, but he also found he was interested in a range of disciplines…
Rams’ Cooper Kupp is a 3rd-generation NFLer with PLU ties — and an issue for Seahawks
His dad played for Cardinals, Cowboys. His grandpa blocked for Archie Manning’s Saints. His brother is PLU’s linebackers coach.