Editorial: CPS incident reports withheld from Index
In our last issue of the Index, our news section featured, for the first time, a copy of Campus Public Safety’s monthly incident report. On the report were documented cases of drug violations, alcohol violations and harassment that occurred on … Continued
Those praying for snow should think twice
Earlier this week, I will admit that I was among the many Pacific hopefuls that the miniscule amount of frozen precipitation Oregon calls “snowfall” would be enough to close campus, and more particularly, cancel classes. And while the snow did … Continued
Green for growth or just the sake of green
Depending on whom you ask, “sustainability” and “sustainable development” can have contentious and contradictory meanings. The 1987 Brundtland Report defines sustainable development as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own … Continued
LikeALittle offers more stalking than flirting
Likealittle.com has become the option of choice for students of Pacific to passively flirt with their peers. This “dating” website uses anonymity to give users full range to be as descriptive or vague as they choose about virtually anybody on … Continued
Verizon finally lands iPhone, but don’t expect top quality just yet
The iPhone has finally come to Verizon. To some this move is trivial, if not meaningless, while to others it marks the end of an era (or beginning, depending on who you ask) where the world’s most in-demand piece of … Continued
Handball team takes third place in Ariz. for nationals
The 2011 edition of Boxer Handball took third at the fifty-ninth USHA Collegiate championships held at Arizona State Univ. Sunday, Feb. 27. Individual honors went to Kim Okenaku and Isaac Carroll (pictured above, right,) who took second place in their … Continued
Wrestling finishes, team free to pig out
The Pacific men’s wrestling squad competed at the NCAA Great Lake Regionals in Sheboygan, Wis. on Feb. 21. The Boxers came in 11th overall out of the 15 teams with 19 points. Freshman Jared Bridgewater led the Boxers with a … Continued
Rain doesn’t stop women’s golf from stepping on the green
The concept of man vs. nature has been on par for the Boxers of the women’s golf team. While the idea of rain on a golf course seems unfortunate, for these women, a torrential downpour is just a new obstacle … Continued
B-Street club emphasizes sustainability, farming
This semester, Pacific has seen all sorts of new events and students, one of them being the B-Street Club, which had its first meeting Feb. 22. The club provides an opportunity for students who want to spread awareness of environmental … Continued
Boyce excited for revamped Pacific track roster
The track season is underway and a combination of newcomers and veterans are going to make the difference in the track team’s success this season. The team of freshmen and upperclassmen athletes is looking to come up in the Northwest … Continued
City public schools on par with ELC technology
Private or public? It’s an important decision that parents make with their kids; where to send them to school. Today the decision becomes more pertinent as some schools adapt to the updating technological world. Some schools have made the leap … Continued
St. Patrick’s Day events available near and far
Spring has finally sprung! Despite the recent snow, the flowers will soon be returning to campus and before you know it, it will be time to fly away to exotic lands for spring break. In the mean time, you may … Continued