The MatrixinThe MatrixJoin the team: Matrix 2018–2019The Matrix is looking for 2–5 motivated, curious individuals who want to serve their PLU community by curating social justice content as…2 min read·Mar 15, 2018----
The MatrixinThe MatrixThen and Now: Taco Bell and the Spiral of SilenceProfessor Emeritus (Communication) Michael Bartanen returns to his 1998 piece on Taco Bell advertising.5 min read·Mar 15, 2018----
The MatrixinThe MatrixSubmit to the Matrix!CALLING ALL SUBMISSIONS FOR THE MATRIX 2018–2019 PUBLICATION! You may submit to any, multiple, or ALL of the following themes provided in…2 min read·Feb 28, 2018----
The MatrixinThe MatrixExplanatory: Z is for ZeitgeistScholars have long maintained that each era has a unique spirit, a nature or climate that sets it apart from all other epochs. In German…2 min read·Feb 28, 2018----
The MatrixinThe MatrixSelf-portraits (Who are we?)By Kait Dawson ’19 and Richard Oeun1 min read·Nov 13, 2017----
The MatrixinThe MatrixTaco Bell and the Spiral of Silence: Why Advertising Does MatterOriginally published May 14, 1998.8 min read·Oct 27, 2017----
The MatrixinThe MatrixDifference in a DemocracyI’m beginning to realize I have to look at the reality of what is to come in the world outside the forgiving and safe walls of school.5 min read·Oct 5, 2017----
The MatrixinThe MatrixI’m a Feminist, But…Among the few that do identify as feminists, the naughty qualifier “but” too frequently creeps into their proclamations.2 min read·Oct 5, 2017----