Faculty vote to change study abroad eligibility
The world just opened up to Pacific’s sophomores. A proposal that went before the Arts and Sciences faculty was approved in the beginning of March officially allowing sophomores to participate in semester study abroad. In the past, students were unable … Continued
Pacific student travels to Prague: Conference provides global perspectives
Pacific history professor Lisa Szefel will travel to Prague, Czech Republic this summer with a student for the International Youth Leadership Conference. The conference focuses on international politics, relations and justice. It is designed to help students develop their leadership … Continued
Music, dance groove the Grove: Lip Sync proves to be “raving” success
An urgent email was sent out March 10, which read, “Lip Sync… is in trouble and needs your help.” At the time of the email, only three groups had signed up to perform for the annual Lip Sync show. In … Continued
Outback provides tools to repair bikes
At Pacific, we seem to be not so much a “bike culture,” but a “culture of bikes.” As freshman, we eagerly haul our bike from home or purchase one off of Craigslist. We see the gentle landscape of Washington County … Continued
Bulletstorm reloads the FPS genre
What do you get when you combine the control mechanics of Mirror’s Edge, the wacky weapons and stunning scenery of Borderlands and the goriness of Gears of War, then deep-fry it in a vat of testosterone? You get Bulletstorm, the … Continued
Faculty Farewells: Professor, coach to return after retirement
Professor Mike Steele can still recall coming to Pacific 36 years ago with long brown hair and a new opportunity to teach while pursuing his personal interests. Steele has been a professor in the English department and Pacific’s handball coach … Continued
“Rodrigo y Gabriella” features guitar duo
Very few artists are as mesmerizing to watch as they are to hear, but the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriella manages to accomplish both. With musical depth, and an electric sensation that makes it quite difficult not to hop up … Continued
Seattle reggae band Kore Ionz to perform
The Na Haumana O Hawai’i club and Activies and Cultural Events Board will present reggae band Kore Ionz at Pacific Thursday March 17 at 9:30 p.m. Kore Ionz will be bringing a message of love to Pacific students in the … Continued
Pacific chimes, not what meets the ears
While one may conjure the image of a hunchbacked Quasimodo atop Marsh Hall ringing bells for the Pacific community to keep time, there are no actual bells to be rung; just speakers. The bell chimes, which can be heard every … Continued
Obituaries
Alicia Elfring Elfring, a student in the College of Education at the Eugene campus, was killed in a single car accident early the morning of Saturday March 12. Robin Keillor, Director of the Counseling Center, was present in Eugene on … Continued
In Your Face lecture goes green: Writer speaks about sustainability problems
More than 110 people crowded into Marsh Hall’s Taylor Auditorium on March 15 for the fifth annual In Your Face lecture, given by sustainability author Heather Rogers. She has written for the New York Times and two novels, “Gone Tomorrow: … Continued
Berglund Center offers internet research award to seniors
Berglund Center is once again offering its Award for Excellence in Internet Research. The award is open to all students working on a senior capstone on Internet research and its impact or use in today’s world. The winners will receive … Continued