Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-treating is a Halloween tradition that dates back to the medieval customs of souling and wassailing. These rituals were designed to bring good tidings to fellow neighbors or even honor the dead. Somewhere along the way, however, it evolved … Continued
Movie Review: ‘Carrie’ remake plays up bullying, downplays thrills and spectacles
Being the third version based off of Stephen King’s novel to get a big screen adaptation, “Carrie” hit movie theaters just in time for Halloween. But how did it hold up, especially after being rebooted multiple times? To start, the … Continued
High tuition causes students to live off campus, lose community connections
The gas meter slowly rises; the pump remains in the tank. Only forty-five minutes to go until junior Hailey Leslie reaches campus. For myself, the longest distance to my furthest class is a six-minute walk from my residence hall. Living … Continued
Teaching job offers abroad opportunity
Coming to Pacific Thursday Oct. 31 will be a coordinator from the JET program, or the Japan Exchange and Teaching program. Representative Matthew Turner, will be on campus to explain the application process and what the program is about. The … Continued
Artist, students create art piece
Established installation artist Horatio Hung-Yan Law was chosen as the featured artist for October to conduct a workshop and produce a collaboration piece with selected art students. Yan Law collaborated with students from four art classes to create an art … Continued
The Burial at Thebes: Play exhibits emotion, tragedy
“Wise conduct is the key to happiness.” These words echoed throughout Tom Miles Theater during the weekend of October 25-October 27, bringing “The Burial at Thebes,” to a sorrowful, insightful ending at each performance. The play’s cast and director agreed … Continued
LGBTQA support skyrockets: Students, faculty speak of progress
Progressive staff and faculty, alongside student-run centers and organizations have catapulted the Pacific campus into being the most welcoming community for LGBTQA students in its history. A demographic study conducted in 2012 found a heavy spike in acceptance towards the … Continued
Activist lectures of nonviolence
In one life, one man has already worked to prevent South Africa from civil war, made same-sex marriage legal there and continued a message of peace and nonviolence. And he’s coming to Pacific to share his experiences. Albert “Albie” Sachs … Continued
Boxer Revolution of the Month: Junior’s involvement compliments degree
Student Senate selected junior Claire Ramaley and her involvement with Unified Sports for the October Boxer Revolution of the Month. Ramaley said her parents both being special education teachers has played a major role in her desires to one day … Continued
History in the making, football 5-0
It seems with every victory the Pacific University Football Team achieves, another historic milestone is made. With another win in the books history was made, the Boxers became the first football team in school history to start the season perfect … Continued
Tight-knit golf group shares optimistic outlook
Although the scores don’t show, the Pacific Golf Team has high hopes as they progress through the fall season. So far, both the men and women have competed in two invitational tournaments. The overall results have been in the bottom … Continued
Shipley aspires to be All-American runner
Just in his second year at Pacific, Tyler Shipley has already managed to muster accolades not many have the chance for in an entire four year career. So far this season, Shipley’s performances in each cross country meet have earned … Continued