August 2007
Tutoring improves life for Somali refugees
A collaborative effort between St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by The Narrows and a group of 19 PLU students benefited local Somali Bantu refugee children. The students taught the children literacy, math and language skills.
The Lutheran, August 01, 2007
Paying tribute with laughter
PLU sophomore Paul Richter was among a group of four Heritage High School (Vancouver, WA) alumni to perform “No refunds” in tribute to a friend who died in a car crash. The group’s sketch comedy raised funds for the Nichole Sanders Thespian Scholarship.
The Columbian, August 03, 2007
Tacomans dive into filmmaking
A group of friends who met at PLU and later formed Dead Gentlemen Productions is profiled in light of The Grand Cinema’s 72-hour film competition. Their first production, “Demon Hunters,” was a small budget ($5,000) horror spoof shot on campus. Currently, they are putting the finishing touches on “The Gamers: Dorkness Rising.”
The News Tribune, August 06, 2007
With the Web linking him to watchful eyes, no graffiti is safe
Alumnus James Lamb is working to stop the spread of graffiti in Federal Way by photographing and digitally mapping new instances of graffiti. Lamb has documented more than 100 locations in an effort to bring awareness to the problem.
The News Tribune, August 08, 2007
It’s ‘good times’ for lost hiker
A search party rescued alumnus Chris Blackledge after he got lost near Snoqualmie Pass. Blackledge was on an overnight camping trip with friends to view a meteor shower. He was lost in the woods for two days.
The News Tribune, August 15, 2007
Cornerstone redevelopment spurs investment
The newly finished Garfield Commons, which includes the Garfield Book Company at PLU, may function as the catalyst for the redevelopment of other businesses along Garfield Street.
Business Examiner, August 20, 2007
Two restrain unruly woman
Student Patrick Carlisle was one of two passengers to restrain and calm a violent woman on a Horizon flight home to Billings, Montana.
Billings Gazette, August 27, 2007