The Mooring Mast is PLU’s student-run newspaper, first printed in 1924. The unusual name of the newspaper came from the USS Shenandoah, a U.S. Navy airship. In nearby Fort Lewis there was a large mooring structure for the airship and the students derived the name from this in honor of the famed ship. Throughout its existence the newspaper was published as either 'The Mooring Mast' or 'The Mast.' The series in this collection show the different titles of the publication and years during which it was published as such. The newspaper includes coverage of campus events and activities, local and national news, athletics, editorials, and other information on student life and activities.
Saga 1972, p. 67. Caption: "Doug Kenyon won't let typewriter failure stop the press!"
Mooring Mast editor Bob Spencer looking over negatives with University Photographer Ken Dunmire.
Mooring Mast, v. 59, no. 9, November 6, 1981, p.1. Governor John Spellman gives address "Personal Faith and Public Responsibility" to PLU. ASPLU President gives Spellman a PLU shirt.
Mooring Mast, v. 59, no. 9, November 6, 1981, p.1. Governor John Spellman gives address "Personal Faith and Public Responsibility" to PLU.
Mooring Mast, v. 59, no. 9, November 6, 1981, p.1. Governor John Spellman gives address "Personal Faith and Public Responsibility" to PLU.
The Mooring Mast News Editor for the 1953-1954 school year, Joan Kittelson poses at her desk in the newspaper's office
The Mooring Mast Editor for the fall semester of the 1953-1954 school year, Jo Hansen poses at her desk in the newspaper's office.
The Mooring Mast Sports Editor for the 1954-1955 school year, Walter Ball poses on his desk in the newspaper's office
The Mooring Mast Ad Manager for the 1954-1955 school year, Paul Lucky poses at his desk in the newspaper's office.