Coming Home!
President Coyle helps solve the 55-year old mystery of the missing Boxer After the recurring Boxer Brawl in 1969—an annual tradition in which students rugby scrummed over an 18-pound statue of the Boxer mascot—the original Boxer statue disappeared; and ever … Continued
Summer is for School
Celebrating the Awardees of Pacific’s Summer Research Grants As summer approaches, Pacific University has announced its undergraduate research grant recipients. This year, Pacific has bestowed ten students the honor, including Mason Carvalho, Maya Deferme, Kristine Dillon, Sarah Hon, Lane Johnson, … Continued
Pick Your Place on Campus
A closer look into how “Pick Your Place” affects student housing As the costs of living and property prices continue to increase around the country, colleges nationwide are feeling the effects. State schools are struggling to fit students into on-campus … Continued
Meet Annie Berry—The Index’s One and Only Cover Designer
The student artist behind our beloved cover art Scattered throughout campus, Annie Berry’s artwork has been thoughtfully placed ontables in the UC, down hallways of busy dorm buildings, and pinned to cork boards full of flyersshe very well could have … Continued
Changing the World in Peace
April summit teaches attendees strategies to engage in the community On April 6, the McCall Center for Civic Engagement will host its first Annual Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit, with the theme being “Balanced Activism: Staying Engaged without Being Consumed.” … Continued
United as One
The details of this year’s Lūʻau and Hōʻike In Samoan, “tatou o fa’atasi” means “united as one.” It is the idea that everyone and everything is woven together. Through tatou o fa’atasi, people with different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are … Continued
Boxer Softball and Baseball work their way to make it to the top
At the far end of campus Boxer men’s baseball and women’s softball fight their way through their ongoing season. Losing key players as well as staff changes, Boxer baseball and softball have experienced a number of setbacks this year, but … Continued
Transitioning NCAA’s Transgender Rules Long-Distance Runner Joey Grafton Sets the Pace
NCAA changes the 12-year-old Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy for the worse Two years ago, transgender woman swimmer Lia Thomas of the University of Pennsylvania took home a national championship in the women’s 500-meter freestyle—and, in the process, ignited an ongoing … Continued
20 Miles from the Epicenter
A conversation about the fentanyl crises On January 18, Portland declared a State of Emergency to address the fentanyl crisis that, like many west coast cities, has ravaged thousands; a potent synthetic drug, fentanyl deaths have raced upwards more than … Continued
To-Go Program Is Too-Gone
Dining Services has put a temporary pause on the to-go box program Between packed course loads, long work days, and conflicting practice schedules, Pacific students have grown to rely on the to-go box program to get through the day. Whether … Continued
What is Going on With Pacific Priority?
An explanation of the new Pacific Priority program Announced in an email on March 4, Pacific University launched a new undergraduate program called Pacific Priority. Directing its focus towards motivated students with the intent of pursuing academics at a higher … Continued
What’s Going on with the Philosophy Department?
Questions remain after Professor Ian O’Loughlin’s reassignment Shortly following a Winter Term class in Greece this January, it was revealed that Dr. Ian O’Loughlin, the trip leader and Chair of Pacific’s Philosophy Department, was having an intimate relationship with one … Continued