President of Theta Nu Alpha explains Spirit Bench painting rules
The Spirit Bench, while an extremely well-known part of student life on Pacific University’s campus, remains a mystery to many, particularly in terms of the outlandish and eccentric set of rules that govern it. While the bench is free game … Continued
Artist Kate Lund explores her relationship with the environment in intricate exhibition titled “Sway”
“All art is an opportunity to participate in a dialogue,” shared Tyler Brumfield, Assistant Professor of Art and Design, as he stood in the Kathrin Cawein Art Gallery, surrounded by intricate and delicately beautiful pieces. “The artist works to produce … Continued
Center for Civic Engagement partners with SOLVE for cleanup
On Nov. 3, 2019 a group of students drove to Walton Beach on Sauvie Island for a beach cleanup. The cleanup organizers partnered with SOLVE, an organization that picks up trash, pulls invasive weeds and plants trees to care for … Continued
Yoga studio brings relaxation to town
Upstairs Yoga Studio & Wellness Cafe has finally opened its doors in downtown Forest Grove, ready to offer a cozy space for yoga, meditation and communal bonding. The studio, open just a stone’s throw from Pacific University’s Brown Hall at … Continued
Cancel culture creates dangerous idol game
To cancel someone is, simply put, to attempt to end their career. Usually driven by something the person in question has done — be it be a racist remark, an allegation of abuse or rape, or cultural appropriation — holding … Continued
Forum fields range of campus complaints, concerns
Pacific University’s Undergraduate Student Senate held an open forum on Nov. 7 in the University Center for students to directly ask Pacific’s President Lesley Hallick and other administration officials about issues concerning campus. Hallick was joined on stage by the … Continued
Lane Community College forms partners with Pacific University
Pacific University’s Eugene campus will move onto the Lane Community College (LLC) campus as part of a recently established partnership that, “will offer students in the southern Willamette Valley expanded access to higher education and career preparation,” according to a … Continued
On-campus summer work opportunity seeks student interest
While Pacific University’s Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Inquiry (URSCI) Summer Institute is already quite a mouthful, the name doesn’t even mention what the paid, collaborative and creative opportunity presents students. Established in 2017, the URSCI Summer Institute brings together … Continued
Boxer ID Card helps save students money
As Pacific University sits adjacent to Forest Grove’s downtown, students have many options for food and entertainment. However, students also sit on a tight budget. Luckily, there are many special perks and discounts offered simply by showing a Boxer ID … Continued
Local brew pubs allow downtown visitors to taste all the seasons
The Pacific Index went to three different bars around downtown Forest Grove to find out where to quench their thirst. As autumn commences and winter quickly approaches, local brew pubs and tap houses are offering up their favorite seasonal drinks … Continued
Editor’s Column: Excitement never stop through off-season for NBA
After what felt like a summer of trades, signings and drama that you would only see in NBA 2K, the season has finally come. The players whose decisions we all obsessed over actually get to play basketball and the surprises … Continued
Handball releases statement with latest tournament results
The Pacific University Handball Team continued to further its legacy of producing top-notch competitors and champions following a successful showing at the third annual Portland Classic Handball Tournament held Oct. 19-21 at the Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) in Portland, OR. … Continued