Staff Editorial: Beware of bugs
Metal and plastic are on campus life’s must-have list this year, but not because it’s stylish. Pacific’s on-going battle with bed bugs left a great deal of furniture out in the cold as Housing and Residence Life enacted a ban … Continued
Guest Commentary: Real World: Lost its spark?
Real World, a small sliver of orientation performed by POD leaders, was such a pivotal part of my orientation process (and to others I’ve spoken with) and I’m saddened to see the tradition lose its spark and importance with new … Continued
New editor encourages campus participation
As the new opinion editor of The Pacific Index, I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my vision for the upcoming school year. I would like to see more guest contributors this year. I want … Continued
Campus safety: CPS sports new ‘professional’ gear
remarkably similar to that of a deputy sheriff. In an effort to raise the professional image of the team all CPS officers are required to wear the new uniform. “The goal with this change was to raise the professional standard … Continued
Pacific athletics continue to strive over summer
The men’s soccer team received 40 of a potential 64 points in the poll and received three first-place votes by the league’s eight coaches. For the first time, coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams. For the … Continued
Planking faces stiff reviews
Planking, the internet-craze where people lay face down with their bodies straight in odd and sometimes dangerous places, spread worldwide this summer. As photos of people Planking continuously appear on social networking sites, a debate has started about Planking’s right … Continued
Sustainability and permaculture found in one
At B Street Farm, a little patch of land goes a long way. Coming to the farm for the first or fiftieth time, it’s impossible not to notice the beauty of the land or the feeling that it is a … Continued
Changes abound for Forest Grove campus
While most students spent the summer away from the Forest Grove campus, the facilities crews were working away on the campus in preparation for the new academic year. Students returning to campus will undoubtedly notice the new sidewalks that were … Continued
Athletics scores at Legends Golf
On July 31 and Aug. 1, Pacific hosted another successful university fundraiser for the athletic department. The annual Legends Golf Classic included a celebrity-stocked celebration on Sunday night at the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton and a golf tournament on … Continued
Guest commentary: Ambassador looks back on first year
This year I am going into my senior year at Pacific, and one of the things I remember most about my freshman year was orientation. It will also be my third and final year as an orientation ambassador. The orientation … Continued
Guest Commentary: Orientation leader on another year
Hey Boxers! Welcome back to another year at Pacific! Having just finished up another very successful Freshmen Orientation (my 3rd!), I really wanted to give a shout out to my fellow Ambassadors and make sure that everyone knows how lucky … Continued
Football tackles new season
Coming off of a 0-9 season last year, the Pacific football team has a lot to work for this year, and that all starts at camp. The team checked in for their football camp on August 13, and have had … Continued