Students voice desired changes for new winter term
Winter term is here to stay, and students are vocal about the changes they want to see. In the fall of 2018, administration proposed a summer term instead of a winter term. The thought was to have a 2 credit … Continued
Theatre incorporates live bands in comedic opera performance opening in March
The Pacific University Music Department presents HMS Pinafore, a comic opera composed by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert. Set aboard a British warship by the name of HMS Pinafore, the opera story’s complex triangle of forbidden love across lines of … Continued
Proceeds from “Stars in the Grove” supports local theatre
Stars will shine bright once again at Pacific University’s annual community talent show “Stars in the Grove.” People are invited to watch 18 unique acts from both Pacific University and Forest Grove communities at Taylor Meade on Feb. 23 at … Continued
TEDx event features out of the ordinary speakers
Break the mold. Change the standard. Students may have seen monochromatic posters plastered on the walls of Pacific University, promoting what is planned to be an opportunity for all attendees to broaden their minds and think outside of the box … Continued
Greek life grounds itself in inclusive values
“We aren’t bringing our boys into manhood,” Denise Giesbers, advisor for Pacific University Greek Life, said in reference to a video created by Chad Prather on the topic of modern masculinity. Giesbers, however, was talking about masculinity and fraternities across … Continued
Lunar New Year
Pacific University is ushering out the old year and bringing in the new with the Lunar Celebration. In celebration of the new year, all are invited to attend a celebration, dinner, and performance held Feb. 21 in the University Center … Continued
Dean addresses disciplinary action for university faculty
Searching the two words “college” and “controversy” will spark approximately 55,600,000 news results in just 0.13 seconds using Google’s search engine. A new story on a different collegiate controversy dawns national news sources almost everyday now, and Pacific University … Continued
Sustainable efforts advance on campus
The Center for a Sustainable Society (CSS) exists to create opportunities around sustainability on campus. It is also a space for students to work on proposals or research projects of their own. Michelle Larkins is the director for the CSS, … Continued
Actor justified in taking gruesome role
Ever since Anthony Perkins hit the screen in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Psycho” the idea of attractive actors taking the role of notorious villains has caused huge controversy. Audiences feel huge discomfort in seeing their favourite actors play these barbaric roles. … Continued
Outdoor Pursuits
Living in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) allows for some of the most memorable life experiences a person could have. Here in Forest Grove, the Pacific University community has wondrous natural ecosystems at its disposal, with the Cascade Mountain Range right … Continued
Supreme Court revisits transgender military ban
In 2017, many were left outraged when President Donald Trump tweeted about a ban on transgender military members. The series of tweets read: “After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will … Continued
Student recognizes collegiate dreams as worthy of stress
It is officially Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) season and for a lot of students that means finding the motivation to continue the seemingly pointless day-to-day onslaught of school work. But as someone who has a lot of experience in this … Continued