Boxer Doctors
Change, as you know, can take time. It takes practice to un-learn things, to relearn things, to work at finding the path and staying on it until the changes come. The journey can be a long one. Sometimes, though, you … Continued
Student ponders how to confront bad roommates
All of your fears about living with an assigned stranger have come true; your sleeping schedules are completely different, you don’t like the same things and you both have different definitions of the word ‘clean.’ The most difficult aspect of … Continued
Orientation dance upbeat, says frosh
As one of the many overtly inquisitive freshmen entering Pacific without a concrete clue about how student life is truly conducted, the first annual freshman dance that concluded orientation was a breath of fresh air and an enormous nerve calmer. … Continued
Cinematic Magic with Ellen Bialik: Cooper’s “The Words” worth watching
Picture this: one day, after antique shopping (bear with me), you get home to find an old, typed manuscript secretly tucked away in the folds of your recently-purchased vintage briefcase. Curious, you pick up the faded yellow pages and begin … Continued
Study abroad student shares his excitement
Pacific has been a home-away-from-home for me; maybe it’ll become that for you over your freshman year here. But I won’t be here – or home – this year. Instead, I’ll be studying abroad in Ecuador. I have a few … Continued
Our Two Cents
I love that Pacific streamed the football game against Occidental College in McGill Auditorium. What better way to support for our Boxers while they are away from home. I hope Pacific continues this demonstration of school spirit for all Boxer … Continued
Pacific must respond to rising student population
Two is company, three’s a crowd, a lesson that freshmen here at Pacific University are learning all too well. Sharing a bedroom with one person can be crowded, but sharing one with two can be nearly impossible. This is a … Continued
Boxer Doctors
It’s another beautiful day in the Pacific Northwest. The sun is beating down, the thermometer is pushing past 90 degrees and it’s a perfect day to do anything but sit inside. That can only mean one thing – you’re sitting … Continued
Remembering Eva Krebs
This summer, Pacific University suffered a great loss with the passing of the wonderful Eva Krebs. You’ve probably already heard this. I want you to know that it’s true, but more importantly why it is true. The Index itself, as … Continued
Athletic department apologizes for DUI
On July 30, 2012 a Driving UI was issued to the head coach of the men’s soccer team. The citation was confirmed by Washington County records. James Brazeau was leaving the Pacific annual Legend’s Golf tournament in Aloha, Ore. when … Continued
Soccer values new faces
The Pacific University women’s soccer team’s 2011 campaign was definitely one to remember. Their 10 wins were the most in a season since 2002, when the Boxers won 11 games. Despite losing seven seniors, head coach Morgan Crabtree is going … Continued
Volleyball expects victories to come
A new head coach and a freshman-heavy team won’t hinder the Pacific University volleyball Boxers from keeping their goals clear this season. The six returning Boxers were served a total of 11 new freshmen players to mentor. “It’s been a … Continued