April 10th Playlist
Martin – Car Seat Headrest by Quint Iverson “Martin” might just be the best expression of musical loneliness I’ve ever listened to. It’s a song about living in the happiest moments of a relationship, ergo its bouncing, lively chord progression … Continued
BYU Honor Code on Same-Sex Relationships
Brigham Young University (BYU) has been no stranger to controversy in the past month. The university, a private institution affiliated with the Church Educational System (a system adopted by any University associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day … Continued
“Half-Life: Alyx” Review: The VR FPS is still locked in its Vault
“Half-Life: Alyx” is the moment VR headset owners have been waiting for. That’s right: Big-name VR games have finally moved from tech demo to launch title. “Alyx” is the first single-player adventure in nine years from the studio that modernized … Continued
Explore Hell and Party with Satan in Night School’s “Afterparty”
Only a week before the arrival of COVID-19 and the sudden shutdowns it caused, I made a snap decision to invest in a Nintendo Switch. I’m not sure whether this was simply coincidence or if some cosmic force was telling … Continued
Ode to Animal Crossing
The Animal Crossing series has been in development for almost two decades and fans have waited 8 years for New Horizons to release, but it certainly was worth the wait. Over the past year, fans have been teased with information … Continued
An Uplifting Poem In A Time Of Crisis: Rainer Maria Rilke’s “Go to the Limits of Your Longing”
The world has been pretty crazy for the past month or two which has understandably led to people feeling anxious and unprepared. During this time, it is important to take care of yourself and reflect on life. Rainer Maria Rilke … Continued
Love in 2020: Slippery Secrets of a Lubricant Lover
Sex. Most people have it, lots of people talk about it, and it’s even regulated by law. However, as I know very personally, it can be a pain… literally. That’s where my best friend, lube, comes in. In its various … Continued
Coping with Social Distancing
No one likes it, but it’s a fact everyone has to face: social distancing is now an imperative part of life, not only in the United States, but around the world. This means maintaining a distance of at least 6 … Continued
Pacific Students Tackle Social Distancing
Amid the current world health crisis regarding COVID-19, the World Health Organization has advised the public to maintain social distancing. With campus closures and the transition to online classes, Pacific students are some of many individuals having to adjust to … Continued
Pacific Adapts to Online Advising For Summer and Fall Semester
With the outbreak of COVID-19 sweeping the world, this isn’t any normal year. But luckily, the Advising Center at Pacific has worked to make the current advising period for summer and fall semester courses go as smoothly as possible, adapted … Continued
What COVID-19 Cancelled
Covid-19 has affected nearly every aspect of college life at Pacific University. Many students have said goodbye to theatre productions, sports practices, music rehearsals, and so many more. Here’s a comprehensive list of cancelled events on Pacific University’s Forest Grove … Continued
Pacific’s Carbon Footprint: Does the shoe fit?
One-hundred and fifty-seven tons, or 314,420 lbs, or better yet the same weight as nearly 52 cars stacked on top of one another—that is the amount of garbage Pacific University has thrown away this school year. Pacific’s Forest Grove campus … Continued