Malynda Wenzl Elected as Mayor of Forest Grove
A school teacher turned mayor is still teaching lessons If you want to see the change, you must be willing to participate in the solution. A middle school teacher, Malynda Wenzl has spent years listening to her students’ suggestions for … Continued
The Apple Doesn’t (Pin) Fall Far From the Tree
A freshman is determined to leave her mark, just as both of her parents did The Takashi name has deep roots in Pacific Sports History. Graduating in 1997, Guy Takahashi, the father of now Pacific Student athlete Makaila, was a … Continued
Boxers Run the World
A preview and insights on this upcoming track season Last season, the 2022 Track team had 40 athletes qualify for the Northwest Conference Championship. With an abundance of confidence built in the previous year, the team looks forward to continuing … Continued
Capitalizing on Valentine’s Day
Around campus, you can find preparations for Valentine’s Day in the works, from the array of festive pins found in the Tran Library to the paper decor sprinkling various halls, thanks to the diligence of RAs and Pacific staff. Last … Continued
Dr. Marc Williams Introduces Sports and Entertainment Masterclasses
Five Pacific University Students will compete in a series of competitions This spring, Linfield University, Portland State and Pacific will square (triangle?) off in a different type of competition: Over three months, teams from each university will work a major … Continued
A See of Opportunities
Pacific students are breaking new ground with study on seeing underwater Last year, Ashley Stanton and Diane Shafer, Pacific University seniors at the time, took on an exciting research opportunity, guided by Pacific University professors Dr. Brian Searcy and Dr. … Continued
Pretty Fly for an AI
Yes, another opinion piece about ChatGPT It’s syllabus day, and your professor announces that all written assignments for the class will be timed, and you will use a pen and paper. Also, you are only allowed to talk to the … Continued
Sing Your Heart Out
Scott Tuomi’s Journey to Earning Distinguished Teacher Award In 1987, cassette tapes still outsold CDs, downloadable digital songs were barely a glimmer in a programmer’s eye, Whitney Houston’s second album was the first time a woman singer debuted at number … Continued
Playlist of the Week: Let’s Start Here
Lil Yachty’s Brilliant Debut into Psychedelic Rock In late January, Platinum recording artist Lil Yachty made an entrance into psychedelic rock with the release of his fifth studio album, Let’s Start Here. While a somewhat surprising venture to fans who … Continued
Star Light, Star Bright
The many options of parallel universes layer in a play starring current students, and directed by an alumni The Pacific University Theatre department will debut their winter show, Constellations, by Nick Payne, Feb. 9-12. Directed by Pacific alumni Elliot Lorenc … Continued
It’s 2023, and Yik Yak Still Sucks
YikYak has had high reports of cyberbullying recently on the Pacific Universities campus. Over the past year, Yik Yak has returned to campus with a vengeance. Unlike social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok that create expansive universes … Continued
Small, But Mighty
Boxer Swim Make Their First Splash of 2023 “I always splash myself with water right before my race; it’s a way for me to adapt to the water,” Madelyn Russell, a junior on the Pacific University Swim team, explained. “Pre-race … Continued