The Transition to a Collegiate Athlete
Moving From high school to college can be a big hurdle Before joining Pacific University, Taylor Eagleson had laced up her soccer cleats countless times, but never before her first collegiate game. The nerves of competing at this level filled … Continued
Inside the Huddle
Can the Offense and Defense Get on the Same Page? There is an old adage in the sport of American football: offense wins games, defense wins championships. It is a fun saying to repeat, but the reality is that successful … Continued
Men’s Soccer on the Up
Pacific’s men’s soccer team welcomes back 11 returning players to start the season As the season begins for Pacific’s men’s soccer team, players and coaches are feeling good about where they are at. So far, they have started this season … Continued
Coming Back Stronger
Graphic Design professor scores top marks at recent national bodybuilding competition During recovery from a traumatic brain injury, Miranda Pollock stumbled on what would not only be a sustained hobby, but a relentless passion. From Duluth, Minn., Pollock is a … Continued
Lost in Interpretation?
Pacific students respond to the current Cawein art installation Upon first seeing the pieces formed by Portland-based multimedia artist Alyson Provax posted up in the Cawein Gallery, I was confronted with a vague feeling of nothingness; almost comparable to the … Continued
Just Add Actors!
Eighth Annual Pacific University Instant Theatre Festival On Saturday, September 14, at six thirty, the eighth annual Instant Theatre Festival unveiled its four productions. For the previous 24 hours, students had constructed a narrative from scratch. The timing of the … Continued
New Scholarship Opportunity
The Institute for Mexicans Abroad is offering financial help to students of Mexican Origin Now available to Mexican and Mexican-origin students, is the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) Becas scholarship program. This program is open to all students who meet … Continued
From Japan to Pacific
Japanese exchange students share their first experience on American culture Traveling approximately 5000 miles on a 12 hour flight came a group of Japanese college students from Nagoya, Japan. With a total of 13 exchange students, they have chosen to … Continued
“AuCoining” Oregon for the People
University celebrates an influential alumni with a building dedication After 18 years as a U.S. Congressman, Les AuCion left office in 1993—a full decade before most current Pacific University students were even born; so, you are excused if the name … Continued
Austrian Exhibit
A Pacific professor takes her work to Austria after several years of dedication The salt region of Austria was named one of Europe’s “Capitals of Culture” for this year, making it a hub for all things art, history, and culture. … Continued
Freshly Brew Let Down
Newly revamped campus coffee is less than expected! Late in last spring term, it was announced that the centrally located coffeeshop—a Starbucks—would close. This popular spot was a busy, go-to spot for students and faculty’s daily dose of caffeine, as … Continued
Double Trouble
A NCAA rule changes means big things for Pacific volleyball Last February, the NCAA announced a severe rule change for the sport of volleyball. Starting this academic year, double touches will be allowed, along with two liberos dressing out for … Continued