Freshman Hawaii native Emily McLain came to Pacific with no intent to join a sports team. Yet her roommate Haley Gee, an experienced rower, convinced her to join the team and give rowing a chance. McLain, a previous high school … Continued
Last Wednesday, feminist video game blogger Anita Sarkeesian cancelled her talk at Utah State University after receiving multiple death threats, including a letter from an anonymous student that threatened to carry out “the deadliest shooting in American history.” Sarkeesian was … Continued
For the first time ever, students will be able to watch the women’s rugby team biff, bomb and bust in their first game against Portland State University Saturday, Oct. 25. The women’s rugby team has been years in the making. … Continued
Two prominent researchers will be hosting talks about race and politics in sports at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Daniel Bursdey will present his talk, “’Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will Never Hurt Me’? Racial Microaggressions and … Continued
“I really just want people to feel okay with not feeling okay, it happens to us all, that’s life, it happens,” said junior Tyler Gilmore. Gilmore is the creator of Voices, a community group that welcomes anyone to share their … Continued
Imagine looking at a table and seeing the object as molecules reacting to each other, rather than the usual flat, hard-surfaced structure. Not only does a particular student like this unique way of seeing, he actually prefers it that way. … Continued
On Sunday, Oct. 17, people from all around the community came to Pacific University to learn more about the opportunities through the field of computer science. Hosted by the Women in Computer Science club on campus, this gave students, faculty … Continued
Eight years ago, 400 people gathered at Pacific University to experience the delightful sounds of the choral and percussion ensemble, Voices of Africa. On October 16 they returned to the Taylor Meade Auditorium and delighted audience members once again with … Continued
Sushi, pumpkins and gambling away counterfeit bills. These, and more, make up the perfect day for parents to spend with their kids. The 2014 Family Weekend that lasted from Oct. 17-19 came with a lot more activities, as well as … Continued
Campus Public Safety (CPS) Officer, Jason Lawson, does more than it would appear. Officer Lawson became a CPS Officer through his former Fire Chief who used to work at Pacific University as a manager. As the Fire Prevention Coordinator, Officer … Continued
Recent difficulties students and faculty have found with communication throughout the University have prompted a few students to actively work to improve inter-campus relations. One of these students is senior Kailea Saplan. Saplan works directly with the Board of Trustees … Continued
Just when I thought Denzel Washington couldn’t get any more badass, he’s gone and done it again. “Equalizer” was portrayed in the previews as just another regular action movie; there’s a bad guy, a good guy, the good guy gets … Continued