Choosing not to publish incident reports has more to do with students than with wanting to put the university’s “best foot forward.” True, the Index did not publish the names of those involved, but Pacific is a small school, and … Continued
In response to The Pacific Index editorial titled “CPS reports withheld from Index,” 3 March 2011: The University has provided summary information of campus incident reports to The Pacific Index in the past and this summary will continue to be provided in the future … Continued
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from The Pacific Index! Our staff wishes everyone a fun, relaxing holiday and transition into spring break. However, we would like to take a moment to be serious. The last month of Pacific history met the … Continued
Pacific University’s College of Arts and Sciences may welcome a few new minors to the curriculum this April including one for the Media Arts Department and one for the Environmental Studies Department. Forensics Director Dan Broyles and Environmental Studies Chair … Continued
With ball and chain cast off, one of Aramark’s comedy routines is headed out of the Grove. After four years serving up smiles, laughs and good eats in the Real Food on Campus cafeteria in the University Center, “jack of … Continued
The world just opened up to Pacific’s sophomores. A proposal that went before the Arts and Sciences faculty was approved in the beginning of March officially allowing sophomores to participate in semester study abroad. In the past, students were unable … Continued
Pacific history professor Lisa Szefel will travel to Prague, Czech Republic this summer with a student for the International Youth Leadership Conference. The conference focuses on international politics, relations and justice. It is designed to help students develop their leadership … Continued
An urgent email was sent out March 10, which read, “Lip Sync… is in trouble and needs your help.” At the time of the email, only three groups had signed up to perform for the annual Lip Sync show. In … Continued
At Pacific, we seem to be not so much a “bike culture,” but a “culture of bikes.” As freshman, we eagerly haul our bike from home or purchase one off of Craigslist. We see the gentle landscape of Washington County … Continued
What do you get when you combine the control mechanics of Mirror’s Edge, the wacky weapons and stunning scenery of Borderlands and the goriness of Gears of War, then deep-fry it in a vat of testosterone? You get Bulletstorm, the … Continued
Professor Mike Steele can still recall coming to Pacific 36 years ago with long brown hair and a new opportunity to teach while pursuing his personal interests. Steele has been a professor in the English department and Pacific’s handball coach … Continued
Very few artists are as mesmerizing to watch as they are to hear, but the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriella manages to accomplish both. With musical depth, and an electric sensation that makes it quite difficult not to hop up … Continued