Concert Review: Portland duo and alum serenade crowd
On the north side of campus, emanating from the stands in the football stadium, roars and cheers could be heard belting out as the Boxers took on the Chapman University Panthers the night of Friday, Sept. 6. Though the energy … Continued
Hindsight is 2020: Pacific’s political science breakdown
Who will gain enough traction and votes to be elected the next President of the United States on November 3, 2019? A better question might be which candidates will even make it on the ballot. As of Tuesday, Sept. 10, … Continued
Fall Forest Grove festivities return
Autumn proves to be an exciting time for Forest Grove with the celebration of its 55th Annual Corn Roast and Fall Festival. On Saturday Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the city encourages all to bring good spirits … Continued
Privilege poses biggest “you problem” for commentator
“If you had to work more than one job to have a roof over your head or food on the table, you probably shouldn’t have taken the job that’s not paying you enough,” said political commentator Ben Shapiro on his … Continued
Student explores data over graduate unemployment issues
How would it feel to work your butt off for four years or more at an undergraduate college, graduate with a bachelor’s degree and not be able to find a job afterwards? At that point, I would be asking myself … Continued
First Impressions
Transitioning from high school to college can be a scary, lonely process, especially if students are coming from out of state. However, Pacific University has managed to create a community to unite students and faculty alike, helping many newcomers settle … Continued
Forum set to discuss undergrad diversity plan
Only a few days into the new semester, Pacific University students received an invitation to a College Diversity Strategic Plan Forum. Though the description for the event was vague, a focus on making Pacific a “more inclusive campus” and addressing … Continued
Outdoor Pursuits sets up camp(us)
New to the outdoors scene? Or perhaps a seasoned camper? Outdoor Pursuits (OP) hosts plenty of trips suited for both, including the upcoming On-Campus Camping event happening Friday through Saturday, Sept. 13 – 14 on Marsh Hall lawn. The playful … Continued
University collaboration to debut new Makerspace
For months students across Pacific University’s undergraduate campus along with Forest Grove locals have gazed up at the second floor of the Tran Library in curiosity. Directly adjacent to the newly built study area now exists a modern workspace with … Continued
Campus activists prep for climate change walkout
Pacific University will be home to another climate walkout at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Passionate students and faculty will leave class, reschedule meetings and drop what they’re doing to meet in Trombley Square. The crowd will them march … Continued
No summers off for university facilities team
While the students are away, Pacific University Facilities Management play… or work, rather. Creepy flickering lights, dead shrubs and outdated bathrooms are no match for Cindy Schuppert, Director of Facilities Management & Campus Public Safety and her can-do team of … Continued
Study abroad in Germany leads to quirky discoveries
Like many other Pacific University students in their Junior year, I studied abroad last semester. My country of choice was Germany which led to not only language differences, but cultural ones. However, it was always the little things that surprised … Continued