Last Words from the Editors
Located in Walter’s basement is the Index office. There are a lot of weird things scattered throughout the room, such a deflated soccer ball that seems like it came from the 1970s; an old couch that most of us sit … Continued
Spreading Sexiness on Monochrome Monday
A holiday, legacy, and hidden gem of Boxer culture I sit in our booth at Diversity Cafe in disbelief. Delaney Nigma and Katie Gillam are seated across from me, the founders, visionaries, and trailblazers of Monochrome Monday. Amidst beaming smiles … Continued
Pacific’s Public Health Leaders
Reproductive Justice Action Team recognized for public health efforts In the first week of April, countless gatherings were held across the country in celebration of this year’s National Public Health Week. On Friday, April 5 in Washington County, dozens of … Continued
Coming Home!
President Coyle helps solve the 55-year old mystery of the missing Boxer After the recurring Boxer Brawl in 1969—an annual tradition in which students rugby scrummed over an 18-pound statue of the Boxer mascot—the original Boxer statue disappeared; and ever … Continued
Summer is for School
Celebrating the Awardees of Pacific’s Summer Research Grants As summer approaches, Pacific University has announced its undergraduate research grant recipients. This year, Pacific has bestowed ten students the honor, including Mason Carvalho, Maya Deferme, Kristine Dillon, Sarah Hon, Lane Johnson, … Continued
Pick Your Place on Campus
A closer look into how “Pick Your Place” affects student housing As the costs of living and property prices continue to increase around the country, colleges nationwide are feeling the effects. State schools are struggling to fit students into on-campus … Continued
Meet Annie Berry—The Index’s One and Only Cover Designer
The student artist behind our beloved cover art Scattered throughout campus, Annie Berry’s artwork has been thoughtfully placed ontables in the UC, down hallways of busy dorm buildings, and pinned to cork boards full of flyersshe very well could have … Continued
Changing the World in Peace
April summit teaches attendees strategies to engage in the community On April 6, the McCall Center for Civic Engagement will host its first Annual Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit, with the theme being “Balanced Activism: Staying Engaged without Being Consumed.” … Continued
United as One
The details of this year’s Lūʻau and Hōʻike In Samoan, “tatou o fa’atasi” means “united as one.” It is the idea that everyone and everything is woven together. Through tatou o fa’atasi, people with different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are … Continued
Boxer Softball and Baseball work their way to make it to the top
At the far end of campus Boxer men’s baseball and women’s softball fight their way through their ongoing season. Losing key players as well as staff changes, Boxer baseball and softball have experienced a number of setbacks this year, but … Continued
Transitioning NCAA’s Transgender Rules Long-Distance Runner Joey Grafton Sets the Pace
NCAA changes the 12-year-old Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy for the worse Two years ago, transgender woman swimmer Lia Thomas of the University of Pennsylvania took home a national championship in the women’s 500-meter freestyle—and, in the process, ignited an ongoing … Continued
20 Miles from the Epicenter
A conversation about the fentanyl crises On January 18, Portland declared a State of Emergency to address the fentanyl crisis that, like many west coast cities, has ravaged thousands; a potent synthetic drug, fentanyl deaths have raced upwards more than … Continued