Sustainability groups must be on same page
In the Oct. 25 issue, a letter to the editor was run criticizing food services on Pacific’s main campus. Many points in this piece were ill thought through or simply not thought through at all – and the piece as … Continued
Cinematic Magic with Michael Ching: ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ is a smashing success
One of the best things about “Wreck-It Ralph” is that the best parts weren’t shown in the trailer. Being that that’s a rarity for movies nowadays, this animated feature thrives on quick references and unexpected cameos (one of which isn’t … Continued
Ads in movie theaters are hassle for patrons
In our society, we are bombarded by commercials and advertisements on a daily basis. If YouTube, TV, Facebook and Internet radio haven’t accosted a person’s everyday life, just going to work or school supplies enough advertisement overload to make any … Continued
Editorial: Financial aid receives an ‘A +’
Looking at Pacific University as a high school senior or transfer student, and finding out the total cost of attendance is more than $47,000 can be quite daunting. For most first-time college students, this makes them consider junior college options … Continued
Final enrollment fits Vision 2020
On Sept. 13, Pacific reported 552 freshmen and transfer students making this year one of the largest incoming student groups. This is a step in the right direction for the university’s Vision 2020 plan. This plan foresees 2,000 undergraduate and … Continued
Annual dinner shows students hospitaity
A well-stocked dinner table has been the image of peace and hospitality for centuries. Everyone loves a good dinner party, welcoming hosts and good food. It was four years ago Pacific University’s Alumni Relations got the idea in their heads … Continued
New bike trail showcases scenic valley
Rolling hills, beautiful wineries and a quaint college town atmosphere is enough to make any cycling enthusiast want to peddle their way down a scenic pathway in Forest Grove. As of spring 2013, this will be more than just a … Continued
Advising clarifies focal studies, requirements
With only a few weeks left in the fall semester, Pacific students have been having meetings with their advisers to map out the rest of their academic year as well as the remainder of their studies at Pacific. The advising … Continued
Teach for America seeks help at Pacific
The fact that you’re even reading this article is incredible. The ability to comprehend any of this comes from years of learning vocabulary and grammar; even when it became dull and repetitious, the mind spends about two decades becoming stronger … Continued
New business course travels overseas
Pacific is offering a business administration course in spring 2013 that will give students a short-term study abroad opportunity to China. The four-credit course is broken down into two sections, the first being 255-01: Doing Business in China, which has … Continued
Shelter reaches out for student help
Busy class schedules and being involved in extracurricular activities keeps many students on campus from reaching out into the community and giving back. Becca McDonell is an exception. For the last three years, McDonell has worked at the local severe … Continued
CPS alerts campus of trespassers
A suspicious trespasser, a man threatening assaults on women and a stun gun have kept Campus Public Safety busy this past month. In light of these situations, CPS’s process for sharing critical information to the Pacific community is being seriously … Continued