“Saturday Night Live’s” Sept. 27 Chris Pratt episode contained a sketch called “Video Game” that poked fun at a very important issue that gaming faces: ludonarrative dissonance. The term was first coined by game designer Clint Hocking, and refers to … Continued
Students today are growing up in a constantly evolving, technology-savvy society. While the level of connection students have with technology may not be healthy, it is useful when utilized. The workforce is currently going through a change where there is … Continued
National Coming Out Day is just around the corner on Oct. 11. This is a day where non-heterosexual, non-cisgender people are encouraged to come out to their friends and family, knowing that around the country thousands of other people like … Continued
I’m in a long distance relationship andImisshimalotsoIstarttoflirt with guys on accident. Should I end the relationship and get back together later on? Flirting is tricky. There is a fine line between being flirty by nature- meaning you flirt without really … Continued
For many students like me, an exam means staying up all hours of the night to ensure we take in as much information as possible. The more time spent on the material, the more we learn, right? Not necessarily. Research … Continued
Three years ago, I showed up at Pacific. I was a fiscal conservative who would defend the Republican Party, and I wanted to be a lawyer, not just any lawyer, a corporate lawyer (le gasp). For those of you who … Continued
Last year, 96 student-athletes went well above and beyond the minimum academic requirement and were named Northwest Conference NWC Scholar Athletes, earning at least a 3.5 GPA during the season. Cross Country runner Tyler Deck Shipley and swimmer Katie Porter … Continued
Along with new physical changes to campus, Pacific’s athletic program is also expanding with the new addition of a women’s rowing team as the 24th intercollegiate sport. Amanda Dudley was brought in as the new head coach. Dudley has prior … Continued
After building the handball program from the ground up 38 years ago and winning 25 national championships in the process, Mike Steele will be retiring as the head handball coach. This has been a commitment that he he has laid … Continued
When the Stoller Athletic Center was built, it was designed to house 200 student-athletes. Currently Pacific is home to more 600 athletes, and while the center was remodeled in 2000, the building remains barely large enough to house half of … Continued
The 2014-2015 swim season looks strong with fifteen incoming freshmen and a handful of Northwest Conference title winning men and women seniors. With no meets yet to be held, the swim team has been in the pool twice every day … Continued
Pacific University opened its doors to alumni and community members for a weekend of Homecoming festivities from Oct. 3-5. Events included sorority and fraternity gatherings, an alumni barbecue, tailgating, a football game, an alumni softball game, dedication ceremonies, an award … Continued