A high number of students experience burnout, long-term exhaustion and diminished interest in work at some point in their college careers. Psychology professor Dawn Salgado is now offering a positive psychology course that not only teaches students how to manage … Continued
Professor Amanda Stead received the 2013 Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching by the Oregon Speech-Language-Hearing Association. “I was always drawn to work with people,” said Stead when asked about her work. “So language and communication seemed like a … Continued
Some students come to Pacific with a love for cooking and the Cooking at College program would like to help facilitate that passion. By collecting cooking supplies and hosting cooking events, the founders of the Cooking at College program are … Continued
A free workshop offering tools and tips to save 50 percent on energy bills and cut people’s carbon footprint in half without sacrificing comfort or convenience will be held Nov. 16. Junior Marcia Wilcox will be teaching inexpensive energy saving … Continued
The 11th annual Choreographer’s Concert, put on by the dance company and other student choreographers, will be very diverse this year. Director of the dance department, Jennifer Camp, said each year, the shows are new and exciting. The dance department … Continued
Though not officially recognized, I consider the students on campus who smoke cigarettes to be a subculture of their own, even if I do not smoke cigarettes. I also believe that Pacific is a home to them just as much … Continued
Imagine a world where everything is in the way, exit signs seem to be a slap in the face; beds seem to shrink when nighttime arises and showers only feel like showering at chest height. Well, this reality only exists … Continued
Recently I was shown yet another internet “expert” opinion on the dangers of the influenza vaccine. This latest health “authority” refers to herself as “Food Babe.” Well, consider me “Flu Babe.” Unfortunately, Food Babe is only one of the many … Continued
Marvel continues its slew of phase two movies with “Thor: The Dark World,” reuniting actor Chris Hemsworth with everyone’s favorite god of thunder. We first saw the mighty Asgardian when he learned humility through being banished to earth by his … Continued
Focal studies are an asset to Pacific, whether some students value them or despise them. They’re a requirement for graduation and could be useful for our future endeavors. Many students have voiced their despise for focal studies; the amounts of … Continued
As a student who has been at Pacific four years now I can personally say that it is tough to be a young person attending college. Monotonous routines, impossible homework and doing laundry can really drag someone down especially towards … Continued
As part of Pacific University’s academic programs, there are many classes that require prerequisites, especially for the science classes. However, Pacific does not offer those classes needed for prerequisites every semester, which has been an issue for many students. For … Continued