Yoshimura named head volleyball coach
After experiencing years of success coaching programs at the NCAA Division I and NAIA levels, Kip Yoshimura has emerged from a national search to become Pacific University’s next volleyball coach. Yoshimura arrived at Pacific on Monday and began workouts with … Continued
Baseball lengthens season with wins against Whitworth
With only three losses so far in their North West Conference season, Pacific’s baseball program has shown that they are good enough to be on top. Pacific is holding onto a one game lead over Whitworth and hopes to take … Continued
Senior encourages staying active in sports
I’ve had a lot of fun being the sports editor for the Pacific Index the past two years and I think that role has rubbed off on the way I see things. As I prepare to graduate and look back … Continued
Power Hour creates competitive space for athletes
When many students hear the phrase “Power Hour,” they often first think of back-to-back TV episodes or a late night studying session. To Coach Ian Falconer, however, the phrase means something quite different. For Falconer, “Power Hour” is his pet … Continued
Senior Boxers reflect on their tennis years
Five members of the men’s tennis team prepare to say goodbye as the senior players near the end of their tennis career at Pacific. “Tennis has given me an outlet from everything in life and has helped shape me into … Continued
Softball finishes spring season strong
The softball Boxers finished strong this last weekend, April 14 and 15, with three wins against the Lewis & Clark Pioneers. These wins are bittersweet for the seniors on the team as they also concluded the season for the Boxers. … Continued
International Admissions looks to faculty
Once an international student himself, Derrick Alex, director of international recruitment and admissions has firsthand experience with some of the struggles international students may come across when studying at a university outside of their home country. According to Alex, before … Continued
New field of study broadens horizon
Being a melting pot of culture and diversity, Pacific brings together students with heritage and lifestyles to share with the entire campus community. Sophomore Charlotte Basch is so passionate about her culture it captured the attention of the administration and … Continued
Campus safety: Incident reports 4-3 to 4-16
04/03/20I2 9:45 a.m. Theft III Student report that her keys with her student ID attached were stolen from a classroom in Strain Hall. The keys had been left unattended with the student’s bag in classroom. No suspects identified. 04/06/2012 … Continued
Student presents food for thought
They say that food is the connection between an individual and their home. It is a thing of comfort in hard times. It is clear that food is not only deeply personal, but forms a bond between individuals and their … Continued
Presentation to deal with politics, religion
Religion and politics are a specialty for senior Logan Channer and the inspiration behind his senior project. Channer said this focus came from a very complicated religious history he had growing up. Channer’s dad was constantly changing his religious practices … Continued
Senior disagrees with United Nations choice
After a semester spent in Germany and a fascination for the topic that has been present since she was a little girl, the time has come. Senior Kaitlyn Heater will present a project titled “American and German Perceptions of the … Continued