Boersma apologizes for lack of everything
It’s happening, folks. Professor Dave Boersma has finally come clean and admitted fault. After apologizing for the Center for Peace and Spirituality’s lack of recognition for all belief systems around campus last holiday season, Boersma said the pressure was on. … Continued
Pacific welcomes army barracks to increase housing availability
The federal government cutback of military spending is turning out to be a gold mine for Pacific. Pacific University president Lesley Hallick announced that Pacific will be acquiring a variety of abandoned building from various military posts to add space … Continued
Boxer athletes dabble with drugs
In a recent turn of events, six Pacific University Boxers from five different sports tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. Juniors Bruce Balcita, of the wrestling team, and Troy Zuroske, of the men’s tennis team, both tested positive for multiple … Continued
index editor catches CPS off guard
March 5 was an afternoon of shock and disbelief for CPS officers, students and faculty at Pacific University. The Pacific Index Sports Editor Tyler Grant commandeered a CPS golf cart while presumably intoxicated and gave the university an unforgettable show. … Continued
Senior project finds connections in mad cow disease to fish food
Could fish be the cause of the next big disease? This is the question biology major Dylan Cramer, set out to determine for his senior capstone project this year. Cramer specifically focused on prions, or infectious agents composed of proteins … Continued
Misogyny surfaces in world of comics
A crowd of screaming male fanatics spout out bra cup sizes to an intrusive interviewer after a woman refused to tell him her bra size and spank him at a recent Comic-Con. In her senior project Katrina Lungren found that … Continued
Seniors apply class learning to everyday life
Many kids are learning things in the classroom, but have no idea how to use them in their everyday life. A team of seniors Shanlee Gusman, Katie Sakumoto, Jadelyn Thompson and Sonja Elofoson have gone on a mission in order … Continued
Project looks at sustainability of Boxer Dining
A student from this year’s graduating class will be delivering a presentation about handling organic waste at Pacific, while introducing a more effective way to dispose of it. Michael Furuya, who is a sustainable design major, will be presenting his … Continued
Vocal group bids director farewell
Not everyone gets to see a group of singers grow into a strong choral group. Senior Ben España, however, has had the privilege to see such a thing. España, a music education major, has directed Pacific University’s premiere male vocal … Continued
Diversity of football team is placed under microscope
Pacific University’s own Eric Geitzen is on the verge of completing his senior capstone project involving the diverse culture of the Boxer football team. As a football player and sociology major with connections to larger research projects on campus, he … Continued
CGE, panelists discuss self-harm in men
Men’s mental health and self-harm is not a common discussion topic but one that was addressed all the same. This was the message of the Center for Gender Equity during the discussion, “Societal Pressures: Men and Self Harm,” in the … Continued
Student Health Center settles into new home
As of Wednesday, March 3, the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center reopened to the public in their new building. Construction has been underway for a new home for both of the centers due to a need for greater … Continued