To ban smoking, by itself, would raise questions of indi- vidual rights, but the policy recently passed by the adminis- tration raises far more important questions about community and the role students and faculty play in it. As we are … Continued
Over my four years at Pacific, I have found it inevitable that I will en- counter many situations in which I am stressed, over-worked, overwhelmed and desperately in need of a reconnec- tion with my barely-existing social life. As proof … Continued
Students who aspire to study abroad are often skepti- cal about what to expect in a foreign country. But there are even bigger challenges that students face before they travel, especially the steep prices and fitting an overseas education into … Continued
“Need For Speed” is what hap- pens when you try to make “Fast and Furious” on a smaller budget. It’s also what happens when you take out the flash and add in more melodrama. It stars Aaron Paul, fresh off … Continued
Over the past few years there have been many issues that have graced the opinion pages of The Pacific Index. One of the most central and frequently recurring of these themes, however, has been the impact of the now rapidly … Continued
While the fans screamed and yelled, flamingos in hand, it wasn’t enough to push the basketball Boxers to the next level. Despite a strong finish, the 2013-2014 Pacific University men’s basketball team just nearly missed qualifying for the Northwest Conference … Continued
For a sport only in its eighth year at this school, the women’s lacrosse team continues to be a key player for Pacific University athletics. Right out of four straight winning seasons, the Boxers came into this year as the … Continued
The hard work the Pacific Swim teams put in, both in and out of the water, paid off during the Northwest Conference Championships, where the men’s team placed sixth and the women’s team placed fourth, their highest placing to date. … Continued
Both the men’s’ and women’s’ golf teams have high hopes of hitting the fields swinging for their spring season. Even though last season was commendable, both the team and the coach recognize that there is always room for improvement, specifically … Continued
Coming full circle for many athletes ends with giving back to the community and to the game that they love. For Pacific University’s baseball and softball student-athletes, that meant helping the younger generation of ballplayers by passing on the skills … Continued
Despite a tough loss this past weekend at Southern Oregon, the Pacific University Men’s Wrestling Team finished their 2013-2014 season strong, with a dual record of five wins and seven losses. A total of ten members from the men’s team … Continued
“We’re a much better team.” Although this statement may seem vague and simple, it perfectly sums up how coach Ben Dictus feels about the Pacific rugby team he has worked to build over the past four years. Dictus was approached … Continued