Adjunct Professors Deserve a Raise in Pay
Part-time adjunct faculty pay has not increased in a decade The last time that adjunct professors at Pacific University received a pay raise, Barack Obama had just begun his second term as president—which is to say, it has been a … Continued
Ha-pea to be Vegan
The CSS is working to make the holidays easier for vegan diets With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, thoughts of turkey and pumpkin pie are dancing in the heads of Pacific students. But turkey doesn’t tickle everyone’s fancy, or fit their … Continued
Deck The Halls With Sounds of Choir
Pacific’s choirs prepare their annual concert Music is a central part of the holidays, as it encompasses all cultures and beliefs. This is no exception at Pacific University; our choral program will be presenting the Holiday Concert on December 3, … Continued
Valuable Gifts at Valley Arts
Check out this local gallery for unique holiday gifts The semester is coming to a close, and you’re probably planning to visit family for the holidays. Whether you’re returning home for break or just stopping by, don’t show up empty … Continued
Cold Outside, Hot Indoors
Games for the Throne of the Northwest Conference Begin The crisp, chilly air is rolling into Forest Grove, sending fans indoors to the warmth as the fall sports wrap up their seasons—and winter sports heat up for their seasons, including … Continued
The Season of “The Lasts”
Fall sports wrap up their season, and seniors are celebrating Pacific University fall sports honored their seniors this past weekend—and it was all the waterworks. Due to COVID-19, senior days have been complicated for the past few years—and for the … Continued
The Need for Nylons: Eight Decades Since Madness
As November debuts, you may find yourself needing to bundle up for the pouring rains and gusting storms drowning out the Pacific Northwest skies. As Winter nears, so does the anniversary of the infamous Nylon Riots. “But Haley, what are … Continued
More on Moore
Pacific’s Director of Political Outreach Speaks on the Importance of Student Voting and Political Awareness In the days before the recent midterm election, Dr. Jim Moore spoke with The Pacific Index on the importance of elections and how the … Continued
Turn to Turner
Get To Know Pacific’s Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Specialist Pacific’s Student Counseling Center offers all students a variety of services and resources. To learn about those resources, The Pacific Index met with Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Specialist Graham … Continued
State Plans to Fine Pacific $843,000
Investigation Alleges Pacific Withheld Employee Personnel Files At Pacific University, a gathering storm of lawsuits threatens to break over the administration. In October, the first round of potentially damaging lawsuits and fines arrived when the Oregon Bureau of Labor and … Continued
Running On Full
Boxer Food Share makes that all students have access to meals For many, Thanksgiving is a day to gather with family and eat copious amounts of great food. But for many others, Thanksgiving is a sobering reminder of the food … Continued