Freshman attends her first ever lu’au
For one weekend, Pacific University’s Stoller Center was transformed into a room reminiscent of the islands a large population of its students come from. Large decorations and floral arrangements were set up throughout the gym, and students were instantly transported … Continued
Transferring process proves welcoming
Transferring for any student is intimidating, but guaranteed support from others can make all the difference in the world. Students transferring to Pacific University can rest easy knowing they have access to the personalized help from people like Tania Hand, … Continued
New Administration
Next fall, exercise science professor Rebecca Concepcion will step up and take on the position of director for the School of Natural Science. Concepcion has been working tirelessly as interim director this year, gaining experience and knowledge about the position. … Continued
RAs face difficult decisions over student resident wellbeing
With a closed door preventing the Gilbert Hall resident assistant from reaching out to a student with suicidal behavior, various scenarios ran through the RA’s mind. Will the student accept my help? Have they already hurt themself? Do they need … Continued
Late student’s resilience and heart inspires crowd
“You better not give up,” Theodore “Theo” Erickson’s oldest sister said with tears in her eyes, “You better not give up because Theo would’ve never given up on any of you.” Before April 11, Theo Erickson was just another 27-year-old … Continued
Team wins important matchup’s
The Boxers had a very important series tie with George Fox University, who are fourth in the NWC. They split both doubleheaders with Pacific winning game two 5-4 and game four 8-0. In game one the Boxers lost 7-6 in … Continued
Boxer Lacrosse
The Pacific University lacrosse team has built a strong foundation for success with new coach Brittany Hartmann. The team, who went 0-10 last season, has already recorded two wins on the season and has been competitive throughout the season. Coach … Continued
Academic Burnout: Students describe how they work through schedules
Lance Pollard is not sure of the total number of credits they are taking. Pollard, who uses gender neutral pronouns, is pretty sure they are earning 17 and a half credits this semester—but when they add the classes they are … Continued
Center for Gender Equity seeks new perspectives
Few schools have a Center for Gender Equality (CGE) quite as unique and active as Pacific University’s. Junior Kaira Bird, the co-chair of the center, explains that despite broad similarities among other centers, Pacific’s CGE is different in emphasizing events … Continued
Staff Playlist of the Week
Switch – 6lack I discovered this song a couple of weeks ago, and I have been in the same mood since I found it. It is pretty much been the only thing I listen to. I enjoy that it has … Continued
Director has attended more than 800 concerts
Director of Student Activities at Pacific University Steve Klein’s love of music began on a whim in 1973. He was a high school freshman when he went to see country band Mason Proffit in northwest Iowa, where he grew up. … Continued
Bean Bags & Plywood
Pacific University will be expanding its already healthy athletic program next year with the addition of a coed varsity cornhole team, according to an anonymous source in the Stoller Center. Athletic officials refused to verify or deny the addition. “It … Continued