School creates hybrid program
With matters of work, location and family life to worry about, it is difficult for some graduate students to even attend classes. In an effort to be more accessible for students, Pacific University’s College of Education has created a hybrid … Continued
Student weighs in on cultural relevancy of U.S. Constitution
With another passing Constitution Day, questions once again arise as to the relevance of the country’s most important document. While some would argue the Constitution is still completely relevant, others would say it needs to be thrown out altogether. However, … Continued
New Spike Lee production reflects on today’s society
Some people may know director Spike Lee as the guy that sits courtside at every New York Knicks basketball game. Others may know him as the guy that hates Quentin Tarantino. But what people tend to forget is that he … Continued
President of College Democrats of Oregon weighs in on sexual claims against Kavanaugh
There was a day when the thought of studying constitutional law was something that interested me. That day turned into thoughts of sitting on the bench of the highest court in the country, joining the ranks of Thurgood Marshall, Earl … Continued
Boxer Football
After three straight years of finishing middle of the pack at conference, and after a projected fourth place finish to this year’s season, the 2018-19 Boxer Football program is set on proving the doubters wrong. And breaking out to become … Continued
Peer Advocates program aims to support students
Pacific University’s Campus Wellness Center is here to help students with almost anything related to their emotional and social wellbeing. “Campus wellness is about promoting social health and wellbeing, while trying to encourage healthier relationships and reduced stress on campus,” … Continued
Food Stamps program creates stigma amongst students
There is an unnecessary stigma around food stamps. Recipients are often seen as lazy and “moochers” of this system. With 42.2 million people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), one might think Americans would have a more welcoming … Continued
Media Arts works with graphic design major
The seven-year-itch may not be a bad thing for Pacific University’s Media Department. After being approved by the university almost eight years ago, a “new” graphic design major is once again in the works. This area of study would serve … Continued
Club urges students to register and vote
Midterm elections are coming up in early November and Pacific University’s College Democrats are encouraging students to register to vote before the Oct. 16 deadline. “We’re electing every single house representative and one third of the senate federally,” President of … Continued
Center of Peace and Spirituality plans community gatherings for faith groups
Despite there being a diverse range of faith and religious groups on Pacific University’s Forest Grove campus, there are still many who feel underrepresented. To help increase the visibility of those who feel unseen and unheard, Pacific’s Center of Peace … Continued
Students prepare for Gateway Film Festival
This October Pacific University’s media arts students will host the first ever Gateway Film Festival. Media Arts Professors Enie Vaisburd and Jennifer Hardacker designed a class together this semester for students to plan, market and fundraise for the event. According … Continued
Health professions help those in need
Pacific University’s health professions are not as isolated as one may think. As most undergraduates know, the Optometry program has a clinic in Jefferson Hall, open to the public. What most students do not know is that many other programs … Continued