Philosophy Conference presents unique discussions, opportunity
The biggest philosophy conference in the area — the Northwest Philosophy Conference — is being held this year at Pacific University. The dates for this conference span an entire weekend, that of Oct. 25-26. Speakers will be presenting all day … Continued
CAS budget to focus on smaller student pool
Cash rules everything around me,” — including the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) budget, Pacific University’s sticker price and financial aid driven discount rates. Or maybe not? As CAS Dean Sarah Phillips explains, Pacific is a non-profit university much … Continued
University reaches out to first-generation college students
This year, Pacific University celebrates its’ second annual First-Gen Student Success Conference. Following the accomplishment of last year’s conference, the First-Gen Student Success Association set out to organize an even larger event with hopes of attracting students across both Washington … Continued
2018 Clery Report
Numbers aren’t everything says Campus Public Safety (CPS). Looking at Pacific University’s recent release of the annual Clery Act Crime Statistics, CPS Manager Jerry Rice urges readers to understand the report is to be read with a grain of salt. … Continued
Legend of Vera, campus’s ghost
The legend of Vera has become a staple of Pacific University culture. For decades, stories of the ghost in Knight Hall have circulated, and many rumors offer loose explanations of her origins. Whether tales of her demise or the supposed … Continued
Missing University of Portland student (updated: family believes search is over for missing teen)
This story has been updated from its original version. The original story may be found below. A body pulled from the Willamette River over the weekend is suspected to be that of Owen Klinger, the teen University of Portland (UP) … Continued
Editor’s Column: Capitalism, activism & race in the modern sports world
Houston’s new problem: In recent years, we have seen the power athletes, teams and athletic organizations have when it comes to making progress for social issues in our country. Whether it be the unity NFL players showed when kneeling together … Continued
A decade of football
Nineteen years. That’s how long Pacific University went without football. Forest Grove, a town known for being a one high school, one college town lost something that made a community come together. The university dropped the sport in 1991 leaving … Continued
Senior hopes to build on last season’s performance
With his last soccer season ahead of him, Pacific University senior Robert Nurmi focused on improving his game during the off-season to bring himself and teammates success. The striker may have led the Boxers in goals throughout the 2018 season, … Continued
Homecoming gives Boxer & Forest Grove communities connection
As Pacific University turns 170-years-old, the institution which gives students numerous opportunities on and off the field will be celebrated. Each year, Pacific holds an event known as the Boxer Nation celebration during homecoming weekend. The fun will kick off … Continued
Mental health enters academic conversation
Many students rejoice in the arrival of a three-day weekend with plans to hang out with friends or just watch Netflix, but for many students it’s a much-needed time for a mental breather. This year, the state of Oregon’s public … Continued