Looking Past the Past
Before kickoff at football games and university events, the land our university resides on is acknowledged to be native land. But are we telling the true Native American history in Forest Grove? Before many events at Pacific University, students and … Continued
Reshaping the Senior Politics Capstone
A Fresh Approach to Success Completing a senior project at Pacific is a challenging academic milestone, often considered the crowning achievement of one’s degree. Multimedia majors often produce podcasts while those in the humanities and social sciences write lengthy papers, … Continued
Pacific Ensemble Takes Center Stage
The Pacific Ensemble prepare for upcoming autumn showcase, featuring student, alumni, and faculty choreography From November 16 to the 18, Pacific’s Dance Ensemble will host their annual fall showcase, a chance for Pacific faculty, students, and alumni to spotlight their … Continued
Smooth Transfers
Pacific University has been recognized as one of the top schools in the nation in regards to Transfer Friendliness Pacific University takes pride in their transfer students and the transfer program as a whole—and that effort and care was recently … Continued
Voyages canceled!
For the first time in over 20 years, annual fall voyage trips will not be take place The Voyages trips, which Outdoor Pursuits has organized at Pacific University for more than 20 years, will not happen in the fall of … Continued
A Race to the End
Cross Country teams fight for success this ongoing season With strong returners on the women’s side and a promising young men’s side, the Boxer cross-country team has competed well so far this season. But they have not yet crossed the … Continued
Holy frappe!
Pacific considers the closure of campus Starbucks Back when I had a meal plan, Starbucks occupied a large part of my Boxer Bucks budget: A hot grande mocha (or, holiday season, a peppermint mocha), and scooch my butt to the … Continued
Across the Pacific to Pacific
In the tranquil town of Forest Grove, Oregon, Pacific University stands as a pillar ofhigher education and a fusion of diverse cultures. It is here that a compelling story of Japaneseexchange students unfolds, offering a glimpse into the transformative power … Continued
Environmental Heroes
The Center for a Sustainable Society making a more eco friendly community one step at a time Did you know that about four billion Starbucks cups are wasted each year? Or that around 2,000 articles of clothing are thrown away … Continued
Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Muscle
Dr. Tasker, Sport Psychologist Tamara Tasker is the Sport Psychologist for Pacific University, which is saying something, as no other school in the Northwest Conference has a Sport Psychologist working with student athletes. And, at a university where a majority … Continued
Back of the Goal!
Soccer programs reflect on the season and look forward to a strong finish According to Head Coach Chelsea Davis, the women’s soccer program’s season can only be described in one word: Bittersweet. Marked by close battles, tough losses, and a … Continued
Grand Ghost Stories
A century-plus old, and plenty of ghost rattling around The 101-year-old Grand Lodge is well known for being haunted; it is one of the hotel’s main draws. Built more than a century ago as a retirement home for the poor, … Continued