Campus safety: incident reports 11/10
10/24/2011 12:35 p.m. Medical Report Campus Public Safety responded to reported student in seizure in a classroom. Officers provided care for student. Fire & EMS declined. Escorted student to her room and left in care of roommate. 10/25/2011 7 … Continued
From the 808 to the 503: How to keep warm in winter
The summer heat is long gone now and as the last of the fiery orange leaves cascade to the ground, there is no doubt that winter is well on its way. This isn’t just any winter, however, rumors suggest this … Continued
Internet alternatives prove questionable
Has the school’s slow internet driven you to pickup a Comcast connection? Or perhaps you’re new around here and considering going that route? I too grew tired of the delays in the school’s connection, so this is my second year … Continued
Sustainability practices depend on conversation
One rainy morning I pulled into the Pacific University parking lot and was puzzled by the sight of sprinklers contributing to an already saturated lawn. I thought of the pesticides that were applied a few weeks earlier and wondered where … Continued
Letter to the Editor: Golf team rides in style at what cost?
When I heard about how the Pacific University golf team travels to and from their away tournaments, I was appalled. There are a mere six to 11 people in 50-person bus eating up rubber, road and resources for hundreds of … Continued
Boxer Doctors
Even though it seems like the semester has just started, take a look outside. See that dark gray? Feel that cold drizzle that hits you as you walk across campus? That can only mean one thing – time is whizzing … Continued
Students invited to present work at local art show
This year, the free event ArtTWEET will be making its debut on Nov. 14 at Valley Art on Main Street. The event is being sponsored by the Forest Grove Valley Art Association and supported by the Forest Grove Public Art … Continued
Guest poet inspires students
Many opportunities present themselves on Pacific University’s campus for students to experience different styles of writing and view life in a new light through an author’s eyes. Tess Gallagher, ranked one of America’s finest contemporary poets, visited campus on Nov. … Continued
Speech and debate begins year strong
The Pacific Speech and Debate team is off to a strong start for the 2011-12 season. So far, the team has participated in three tournaments. On Oct. 1-2 the team finished second overall out of more than 10 teams at … Continued
Library uses displays for hate crime awareness
The last week of October is known nationally as Open Access Week. The purpose of this week is to improve student, professor and public access to information. The cost of scholarly journals has skyrocketed in the last decade, particularly science … Continued
Freshmen take guidance on declaring a major
Held in the MPR last week, the Freshman Major Fair was busy from start to finish. The room was filled with tables and display boards manned by professors and students majoring in the subjects they were dedicated to, discussing and … Continued
New Depp comedy comes in second to cartoon sequel
The movie “Rum Diary,” featuring a well-equipped and versatile actor, Johnny Depp, fell flat on its face in theatres during its opening weekend. Despite its initial praise, the “Rum Diary” finished fifth this weekend in the box office, failing to … Continued