Will the Real Boxer Please Suit Up?
Coming soon, a new look for the Boxer mascot The Boxer mascot is having an identity crisis—and Pacific University Student Senate (USS) is looking to settle that. With a surplus of post-pandemic funds, USS is in an enviable position … Continued
Dance Like Everyone Is Watching
Autumn Choreographers Concert showcases student talent When COVID hit more than two years ago, Pacific University’s Dance Department did what many cultural institutions had to do: Puts masks on, danced to empty theaters and livestreamed their performances. “It’s just … Continued
Don’t Get Me Arted
…on why the Art Club deserves your attention! Looking for an open space to be creative? Don’t want the heavy commitment of other clubs on campus? Then look no further than the Art Club. Every Tuesday, the Art Club holds … Continued
The Sleepover in Knight Hall
“I had friends in college when this was music,” explains Uncle Jeff, referring to Knight Hall. “I had buddies who stayed here overnight, and they wrote for the Index and went running out of here early in the morning because … Continued
Will The Real Vera Stand Up?
Pacific University is haunted. Many ways over. But perhaps the most famous ghost of all is Vera, who, if we are to believe the stories, has been living rent-free in Knight Hall (also known as the admissions office) for nearly … Continued
Time to Put All The Hay In The Barn
First time in eight years, x-country team compete in the NorthWest Conference . . at home! For the first time in eight years, Pacific University is hosting the Cross-Country Northwest Conference Championships at home and, as has become the men’s … Continued
DeVon Pouncey to Speak at Pacific
Pacific Alum to share personal lens on politics and sports The In Your Facelecture series is wrapping up, with its last speaker, Pacific University alum DeVon Pouncey, presenting on October 31 at 2:15 pm. Pouncey is an experienced sports journalist, … Continued
Romance and Fear: Halloween’s Lost Traditions
Halloween is known for its tricks and treats, the spooky costumes, and haunting tunes, but once upon a time, it was much akin to Valentine’s Day. As recently as the mid-20th century, Halloween wasn’t a night of frights alone, but … Continued
To Veg or Not To Veg
Support for Vegan and Allergy-Aware Food Options on Campus Finding vegan or allergy-free options can be hard while living on campus, but the Center for a Sustainable Society is trying to change that. The CSS works to provide students an … Continued
Terrifyi—errr… Terrific Transfers
Get To Know Pacific’s Transfer Students As Office of Transfer Student Services Celebrates National Transfer Student Week October 17-21 was National Transfer Student week, and the Office of Transfer Student Services put on a series of events in appreciation for … Continued
A New Era of Convenience
7 Star replaces Mama Jiah’s Mama Jiah’s has been a staple to Pacific students for years, harboring a reliable location to buy everything from quick meals to late-night snacks, all of which have translated to more than a double grocery … Continued
Words from the World
MFA’s Mapmakers Alumni Institute brings world perspectives closer to home “How do we bring people closer to us?” asks Rhony Bhopla, describing her intention behind the upcoming Mapmakers Alumni Institute event. But, MFA graduate Bhopla specifies that they are … Continued