Pacific Emergency Fund Still Available to Students
Pacific’s Student Emergency Fund was formed in 2020 in order to assist those in the Pacific community, both undergraduate and professional, in paying crucial expenses. Now, a year later, the fund is still moving forward with providing aid to applicants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ted Lasso Is the Perfect Summer Obsession for Sports Fans… and Everyone Else
What do you get when you take an American football coach– a caricature of the southern football fan stereotype– out of the SEC and drop him in a British football club? The answer is explored in the incredibly witty and hysterical Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso.
A Year in Review: Learning to Cope and Grow with Constant Uphill Battles
The past year has been a whirlwind of emotions and disasters.
Pacific Athletics: One More Year
The pandemic impacted everyone’s lives around the world and the majority of people had to make sacrifices, especially athletes.
The Academy Awards Make History for the Second Year in a Row
This year’s Oscars were anything but normal. It seemed like an accurate reflection of the abnormality of the past year.
Overcoming Obstacles in Boxer Sports
With the outbreak of COVID-19, it led all of Pacific University’s athletic programs questioning the possibilities of playing or just canceling all participation for the 2020-2021 school year.
Index Staff Playlist: LGBTQIA+ Artists
On this week’s Index Staff Playlist, the Index staff share songs from artists that explore gender, sexuality, and what it means to be part of the LGBT+ community.
Pets in the Pandemic: How Going Online has Changed Animal Shelters for the Better
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has created a new environment for shelters and animal rescues, as a need to keep safe and socially distant has met with increased demand for adoptions
The Thrifting Trend and the Negative Effects on Low-Income Communities
Thrifting has its benefits, especially in helping out the environment and canceling fast fashion through recycling and reselling; but it can be detrimental to lower income and immigrant communities who rely on low priced everyday necessities.
Finding a Balance: Outdoor Pursuits Trips Provide an Escape for Students During Spring Semester
Sophomore Makenna Sawyer joined the Stand-Up Paddleboard Series, hosted by Outdoor Pursuits on April 18 at Hagg Lake, which allowed her to embrace the warm weather, test her balance, and get away from the stress of the semester.
“Nurture” Review: art will not save you
Porter Robinson’s sophomore effort “Nurture” is an original yet personal record about being in an intense artistic rut. Quint Iverson reviews for the Index.
Summer Classes Continue as Planned
Pacific is offering summer classes for students who want to get ahead of their credit requirements or want to graduate earlier.