Editorial: Speak with us
Out with the old, in with the new. As this year’s seniors put the finishing touches on their presentations, the 2011-2012 editorial staff of The Pacific Index rendered their first issue. Passing over the reins is never an easy process. … Continued
Letter: Chomsky draws crowd from near and far
Dear Editor, Bravo! Pacific University for the Noam Chomsky lecture. Your professor Boersma is to be congratulated for his persistence and tenacity it getting this enlightened man to come to Pacific University. We arrived early, took TriMet (as was suggested … Continued
Guest commentary: Burlingham mud patch fix easy and inexpensive
One of the many lessons that our fine liberal arts education provides us is that there are no magic fixes; ignorance of a problem does nothing to solve it. Although this may rank small on the global scale, our institution … Continued
PUGS: Rejected fraternity was given fair chance
Dear Editor, We, the Greeks, would like to respond to questions asked by Kathleen Rohde regarding our decision on the Lambda Omega Delta co-ed Fraternity becoming recognized by the Pacific University Greek Senate (PUGS). 1. In your own words why … Continued
“Fondo (The Road)” mixes multiple genres
Travel to Africa with me for a moment of music from a long line of amazing artists: The Touré family. Descendent of Ali Farka Touré, the legendary blues guitarist, and arguably one of the most influential figures in African music … Continued
Student senate officers elected for next year
The new officers for the College of Arts and Sciences Student Senate have been elected. Starting this fall the president of CASSS will be Blaise Holden. Vice President of Leadership will be Adriana “Coco” Kapfer, Vice President of Finance will … Continued
Newly elected CASSS president will encourage campus outreach in fall
Next semester, the College of Arts and Sciences Student Senate will be led by to-be president Blaise Holden. “I have an opportunity to really do something cool and affect the new Pacific legacies” said Holden. This past semester, CASSS had … Continued
Do It Yourself: Change campus dining
Food on campus has long been a contentious issue. From the expensive meal plans to the vegan options to the quality of the hamburger meat, students have been bickering about the food in the UC for a long time. I … Continued
Sequel to “Orange Box” is improvement
What began as a last minute add-on to Valve’s game bundle, “The Orange Box” back in 2007, has finally risen to glory and been given the full retail treatment. “Portal 2” is the sequel to the cult hit that helped … Continued
Lottery still in process of housing students
As the end of the school year approaches, students are deciding not only what courses they plan to take in the upcoming year, but also where and with whom they will be living. Pacific has been using its Housing Lottery … Continued
Chomsky event fills Stoller Center
Two-thirds of the Stoller Center gym did not provide enough seating for the Noam Chomsky lecture on April 20. The event drew a mix of Pacific, community and non-local individuals that topped 1,500, filling all available seating. Pacific President Lesley … Continued
Capital campaign seeks funds for HPC3
Even though Pacific University completed a new building at the Health Professions Campus in Hillsboro just last summer, the university is already planning another facility. According to Phil Akers, Vice President of University Relations, Pacific University is in the process … Continued