We lead busy lives. As a consequence, “self-improvement” can feel like something that is just too time-consuming or energy-sucking to deal with. One of the things that can help with this is to do these things in little tiny chunks … Continued
Each spring we repeat annual patterns of awakening. Days grow longer, daffodils dot the hillsides and we again realize we crave and adore the nature that surrounds us. As students, staff and faculty of Pacific, we have the great fortune … Continued
As an editor for the paper, I am typically bound to maintain a carefully unbiased view of most issues on campus, whether the Index covers them or not, but sometimes I feel I must voice my concerns as a student, … Continued
In the late 1800s business-man D. K. Pearsons offered Pacific University a gift of $15,000 to help build Marsh Hall. To help Pacific in its struggle to grow, he later negotiated to give another $50,000 if the university could raise … Continued
“They aren’t doing anything!” A common cry from students about Boxer Dining when discussing the Real Food on Campus dining program. Pacific students are faced with a challenging amount of bad news about industrial food systems – from class, friends, … Continued
8:30 a.m. Jesse Amano Strain 121 Brittney Anderson Price 204 Forrest Carpenter McGill Auditorium Chelsey Chamberlain Berglund 200 Krystal Chitwood Marsh 101 John Cushman Marsh 201 Fernando Estrada Price 203 Kristine Kuwada, Leann Lariosa & Trisha Tengan Marsh 106 Samantha … Continued
Newly appointed Founding Dean, Howard Smith, has been hired to create the best opportunity for installing a College of Business, which will not be officially approved until the faculty senate votes. Michelle Cowing, Chair of the Department of Business, said … Continued
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center will replace an old clinic located in Cornelius with a new 35,000 square-foot wellness center, which is currently under construction. The Cornelius Wellness Center will aid Virginia Garcia with responding to the need for affordable … Continued
03/16/2012 6:55 p.m. Drugs; Alcohol Campus Public Safety responded to reports of the odor of marijuana in a restroom located in a residence hall. A student was found to be in possession of two marijuana pipes in the restroom. Marijuana … Continued
Pacific property was recovered after a rash of burglaries along Main Street. A vehicle was stolen on the 2700 block on March 10. The owner of the vehicle reported it stolen along with her purse and iPad. The owner had … Continued
The Pacific Magazine has made new changes this year to tell more stories about the people, places and events that are important to the Pacific community. The magazine comes out twice a year, yet the new Editor’s Blog informs readers … Continued
British neuroscientist Simon LeVay will be speaking Thursday on the “Science of Sexual Orientation.” LeVay is known to have several outlooks on sexual orientation, which is one of the many reasons why President of the Psi Chi chapter Cristina Wilson … Continued