Boxer tail returns to Pacific
“College Spirit” is returning to campus piece by piece. Previously known as “College Spirit” to generations of alums, Boxer and the return of its tail sparked new interest in Pacific University’s mascot. “I think the authenticity of the Boxer and … Continued
Local bookstore offers tutoring
Nestled between the Forest Grove Community School and the John L. Scott Real Estate building is an overlooked business that offers priceless resources to students. Periscope Books and Tutoring is a warm, eclectic environment for students to find a substantial … Continued
MENSCH festival kicks off fifth year
Pacific’s fifth annual MENSCH Festival, funded by the Center for Gender Equity, was held on Sept. 14 and promoted gender equity through various art displayed by both students and people from the community. Since its founding five years ago, … Continued
Pancake breakfast celebrates alumni
It wasn’t the eating competition you’d expect. Alumni involved in multiple student groups while attending Pacific found at last year’s Homecoming they had to attend multiple breakfasts, all of which were happening at the same time. The Office of Alumni … Continued
Lunchbox theatre improv: Performance draws record crowd
Only during Pacific’s LunchBox Theatre improv performances could “Pokemon trainers from Narnia with unibrows” be acceptable dating candidates and “sweaty blonde girls” be a constant subject of discussion. Thanks to both the Psy Chi and Drama Club, last Thursday and … Continued
Mentor program recruits students
Students who want to get involved in the community, but don’t know where to start, should contact the mentor program coordinator, Amy Smetana. Recently, Pacific received a three-year grant from AmeriCorps, a domestic branch of the Peace Corps, to build … Continued
First service day viewed as success
On the morning of Sept. 15, Director of Civic Engagement Stephanie Stokamer looked at those registered and read just more than 120 people were signed up to serve at the Pacific Day of Service and 50 people walked in to … Continued
Festivities liven campus, Forest Grove
Weekend activities on Sept. 15 brought the city and campus to life with multiple events. More than 200 people registered for the 5K Run/Walk 4 Sight. The 48th annual Corn Roast fed hungry artists who had been working on their … Continued
Focal studies program does more harm than good, causes student pain
When students begin the journey of becoming an expert in their field of study, they face the reality of what needs to be completed for core, majors and Pacific’s “four pillar” requirements early on in the process. These requirements on … Continued
Cinematic Magic with Ellen Bialik: “House at the End” a delightful atrocity
I don’t even know where to begin. I guess I’ll just get straight to the point: “House at the End of the Street” is bad—really, really bad. And you should definitely go see it. In case you haven’t heard of … Continued
From the 808 to the 503
Walk with me through this scenario: You’re driving along, minding your own business, obeying the speed limits and whatnot. Suddenly, a driver next to you cuts into your lane out of nowhere, forcing you to slow down. Of course, your … Continued
Pacific’s event planning causes problems
If timing were an exam, Pacific University would get an “F.” On Sept. 15, Pacific became a cluster of chaos. Throughout the day, six different events crowded into downtown Forest Grove and across Pacific’s campus. The events were not small … Continued