Bad batch of fish: Sushi removed from U.C.
Lunch went awry on Monday, Sept. 26 for ARAMARK at the University Center. Given the illnesses that occurred from tainted sushi, AFC Franchise Corp. will no longer serve sushi to the Pacific community. “In the foreseeable future the university will … Continued
Beaverton EyeClinic unveils 3D vision center
The College of Optometry’s newest EyeClinic in Beaverton will reveal the world’s first “3D Performance Clinic” on Thursday, Oct. 6. This clinic’s main purpose is to diagnose and treat vision coordination problems affecting 3D sight. It contains technology capable of … Continued
Library celebrates Banned Book Week
Pacific University’s library is displaying a variety of commonly challenged books this week in honor of Banned Books Week. The display will be up until Oct. 3. The library will also display resources on censorship and intellectual freedom. Every year, … Continued
Flu shots offered at health center
With the holidays just around the corner and the weather slowly growing colder, now is a perfect time to consider getting a flu shot. The Pacific University Health Center is offering vaccinations for $25 to help keep students, staff and … Continued
Students find traces of lead in Clark Hall water
Water quality tests performed in Clark Hall by the introduction to environmental science class were “inconclusive,” according to biology professor Deke Gundersen. “Students were given a variety of different test kits to familiarize themselves with the processes,” said Gundersen. One … Continued
CASSS announces elected student representatives for school year
The student senators for The College of Arts and Sciences Student Senate were officially chosen Friday Sept. 23. CASSS is Pacific’s undergraduate student government. Senators representing residence halls, international students and off-campus students were to be announced and inducted into … Continued
B Street caretaker strives for community outreach
For Miguel Cervantes working at B Street Farm is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Anyone who has visited the farm before would be hard pressed not to notice the bustling figure of the caretaker as he runs … Continued
Health Professions students serve community
Pacific students are venturing outside the classroom to learn what their textbooks could never teach them. Community service learning is a core part of the College of Health Professions’ curriculum. Students enrolled in the health professions programs provide health care … Continued
“Contagion” plot lacks originality
The movie “Contagion,” featuring names such as Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne and Jude Law, was a redundant story told one too many times. The performance of each actor was typical. Matt Damon, teamed up with director Steven Soderbergh … Continued
Looking ahead to Vision 2020
In spring of 2010, six months into her term as President of Pacific, Lesley Hallick released the initial draft of Vision 2020, which was to be Pacific’s framework for the next decade. After her nationwide “Listening Tour” to determine what … Continued
Bottle ban needs reevaluation
At the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year, a ban on selling bottled water in the Boxer Bistro went into effect. Three Pacific students, two of which have graduated, brought forth the prohibition of selling bottled water in the Bistro. … Continued
Letter to the Editor: Our campus needs more art
This campus needs more art and I expect many agree with my opinion. As a tour guide, I often explain to visitors that because Pacific’s small, students here have a big impact on activities, culture, academics, policies and food—but art/aesthetics … Continued