No, We Actually SHOULD “Pack the Court”
At the last two Presidential debates, there’s been a phrase that’s been oft-repeated by the Trump-Pence campaign toward Biden-Harris: “Are you going to pack the court?”
A Letter From The Editors
“Our motto as the Pacific Index is ‘Speak Up. Be Heard.’ Our one priority has always been being a voice for the students and will continue to be. We aim to be a platform to uplift students’ feelings and focus … Continued
Index Staff Playlist: Songs To De-Stress To
The Index Staff share some tracks that have helped them stay calm, focused, and centered this past month.
“Straight Up” Explores The Fluidity of Sexuality In A Unique Take On The Coming Of Age Genre
Inspired by the sharp wit and rapid-fire dialogue of the classic comedies of Hepburn and Grant, Straight Up takes the LGBT coming of age comedy formula and flips it on its head.
Why Gender Reveal Parties Are Dangerous And Need To Be Stopped
Forced gender identity has destroyed entire towns, burned down homes and businesses, and taken the lives of several people.
Pacific Takes In New Transfer Students After Concordia’s Sudden Closure
On February 10th, a text went out to all Concordia University students saying classes were cancelled for the day. Soon after, at an all student meeting, the university announced that spring term would be their last.
Index Staff Playlist: Songs of a Summer Quarantine
A summer of quarantine lock down proved to be a fruitful time for new music. Index staff pick some songs that helped them get through the summer lock down.
Wildfires Continue to Spread, Threaten the State of Oregon
While the year had already brought unprecedented events with the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the United States and around the world, the state of Oregon is now facing another disastrous event with widespread wildfires sweeping across the state in what Governor Kate Brown says may be the greatest loss of property and human life in the state’s history.
Pacific Adapts Fall Term to Coronavirus Changes
Though confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Oregon continue to rise, Pacific University is still full speed ahead on their adapted plan for fall term, with changes to classroom sizes, social distancing across campus, and the option for students to attend … Continued
Pacific University Addresses Protests Against Police Brutality and Former Student-Athletes Use of Racial Slur
On Monday evening, June 1st, Syracuse student Tamia Parsons posted a video on Twitter of former Pacific student and athlete Hayden Von Almen using a racial slur in reference to his roommate.