Freshman speaks on the joy of starting college
The nerves of being a college freshman are something that every Pacific student has experienced at one time or another. But before or after that anxiety burns off, there is also a period of excitement that tags along with the … Continued
Sophomore advises freshmen to relax
Walking onto the campus on the day I moved into my dorm was probably the most terrifying day of my life. I felt like a little kid all over again; clinging to my parents’ sides, refusing to let them out … Continued
New editor expresses dedication to the Index
As new, excited faces start to fill the campus and people are shifted in and out of the university life, I realize that accepting the position of opinion editor has made me one of those faces. Although I am sad … Continued
Pacific introduces new face to CPS
The incoming class isn’t the only fresh faces to join Pacific. Bob Black was hired May 13 as the Environmental Health and Public Safety Manager, replacing Rob Dahl who resigned Jan. 16, 2013. “Higher education offered a different level of … Continued
Students give new ideas to improve Day of Service
“There’s a good variety this year,” said Center for Civic Engagement Director Stephanie Stokamer about Pacific’s annual Day of Service. According to Stokamer, that variety was thanks to student feedback about the event in years past. About 30 percent of … Continued
Event anticipates Pacific community involvement
Spontaneity, adversity, and creativity are just three of the various words that can describe the annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival. Organized and run by volunteers at the Valley Art Association and Gallery, the festival has evolved from taking up two … Continued
Center invites new volunteers
The Tutoring and Learning Center focuses on implementing new programs, hiring more qualified tutors, and becoming a certified learning center to better meet the needs of students. Director of Student Academic Inclusion and Success, Yashica Island, said the center began … Continued
Annual Run/Walk for Sight: Rising number of participants result in new events
The Run/Walk for Sight has added many new events in response to the growing numbers of participants and supporters. A professional timing system, 10k run/walk and tot trot runs will be added to the 13th annual event. Manager of Academic … Continued
Event features community art, local musicians
The idea of Mensch Festival was originally to have a mini Burning Man at Pacific. Students would have an assigned space and be able to do nearly whatever they wanted in that space, much like the controversial annual festival in … Continued
Guest lecturer discusses sports, daily life politics
The Nation magazine’s Sports Editor Dave Zirin, will be coming to Pacific to talk to students about the ways in which politics shape both sports and our everyday lives. The annual “In Your Face” lecture series is hosted by Pacific … Continued
Student transforms hobby into new club
Two feet off the ground, sophomore Mitchell Gaylord presses heel to toe as he walks across the slackline. His focus is trained on the tree ahead and nothing else. Slacklining has been a norm on campus for the past few … Continued
Outback promotes adventures, throws campus-wide gathering
Outback hosted the first annual Block Party on Sept. 3 to promote services offered by Outback and to encourage people to get active in the outdoors. The Block Party featured live music, rock walls, various games and activities, food and … Continued