Hallick outlines Pacific’s future
President Lesley Hallick delivered the fall 2011 State of the University Address on Oct. 4 in Taylor Meade auditorium. She discussed the change from a 10-year to a seven-year accreditation system, which demanded a revision to Vision 2020 and suggested … Continued
Staff Editorial: Students should choose academic adviser wisely
Throughout a college career, one of the most important contacts a student will have will be their adviser. Advisers are the go-to people for students’ questions about their majors, minors, their class schedules and what they have to do to … Continued
Letter to the Editor: Former editor says farewell
By now some of you may have noticed or heard that I am no longer at Pacific University. After seven mostly wonderful years working at the university, I have moved on to pursue the next phase of my work life, … Continued
From the 808 to the 503: Adjusting to life in Oregon while keeping one foot on sand
As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to brown, there is no mistaking that summer is over. The change in the season brings with it some positives, one of the biggest being fall sports. At our home games, the … Continued
Student questions ARAMARK’s system for pricing in Bistro
A few weeks ago, I ran into the Boxer Bistro between class and work, needing a quick meal since I hadn’t set enough time aside to pack one at home. I chose a pre-made salad that clearly stated that it … Continued
Student praises Greek life
With pledging now in session, I think it’s important to talk about some of the realities of Greek life here at Pacific. Movies often portray sororities as houses full of promiscuous, shallow women that are only interested in boys and … Continued
Boxer Doctors
What do you think of when you hear the word “stress?” If you’re like most college students, you probably shrug and think, “Meh. Story of my life.” Let’s take a step back for a second and look at the story … Continued
Power outage strikes Grove
Residents across Forest Grove experienced a power outage at 12:03 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. According to the City of Forest Grove, the outage was due to a hit-and-run accident that resulted in a pole being broken off at the … Continued
Graphic design proposal up for review
Associate Professor of Media Arts Mike Geraci submitted a proposal for a major in graphic design. “I’ve gotten positive feedback from Dean John Hayes,” said Geraci. Things are still in the early stages and Geraci is waiting to hear more … Continued
English minor in editing and publishing proposed
Kathlene Postma, associate professor in English, and Isaac Gilman, assistant professor at the library, have teamed up to propose a new minor in editing and publishing at Pacific. “We have talented Pacific students already producing great print and online content … Continued
Dance major on track for fall of 2012
The course catalogue for fall 2012 is slated to receive an additional major for Pacific University’s College of Arts and Sciences. According to Assistant Professor in Theater Jennifer Camp, the dance minor currently available to students will be transformed into … Continued
Graduate writing: MFA program ranks nationally
The Atlantic magazine’s article “The Best of the Best” ranked Pacific University’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program one of the top five low-residency programs in the nation. Since the start of the program in 2004, it has received … Continued