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
Dining Services has put a temporary pause on the to-go box program Between packed course loads, long work days, and conflicting practice schedules, Pacific students have grown to rely on the to-go box program to get through the day. Whether … Continued
An explanation of the new Pacific Priority program Announced in an email on March 4, Pacific University launched a new undergraduate program called Pacific Priority. Directing its focus towards motivated students with the intent of pursuing academics at a higher … Continued
Questions remain after Professor Ian O’Loughlin’s reassignment Shortly following a Winter Term class in Greece this January, it was revealed that Dr. Ian O’Loughlin, the trip leader and Chair of Pacific’s Philosophy Department, was having an intimate relationship with one … Continued
The DIII athlete’s sports bet the most among all NCAA divisions. In 2018, the Supreme Court gave freedom to individual states whether to legalize sports betting. Including Oregon, 38 states have done so, with 29 allowing online wagering. It has … Continued
Pacific student represents the NWC at NCAA conferences. Whether in the pool at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center or halfway across the country, Maddie Russell has always found herself invested in the world of sports. And, as she concludes her … Continued
Limited vacationing options alter students’ Spring break plans At the end of March, Pacific students will trade in their textbooks and pencils for plane tickets and luggage as they embark on this year’s Spring break adventures. As anticipation builds for … Continued
The Office of Financial Aid navigates changing systems At a recent faculty meeting, the room almost immediately erupted into murmurs when financial aid stood up to present on an upcoming change in policy. Debbie O’Dea, Director of Financial Aid, and … Continued
Mindy Cameron enjoyed a decades-long career in journalism After working as an Editorial Page Editor and Managing Editor at the Lewiston Morning Tribune, Mindy Cameron—an alumna of Pacific University and a former staff member of Index—carried her journalism career to … Continued
Four years after the COVID-19 outbreak, Boxers are divided if there is still a pandemic. Four years ago, most of us first learned about coronavirus as news stories about canceled basketball games and quarantined cruise ships began to circulate—and then, … Continued
Girls from the community came to learn and play with Pacific’s Women’s athletes Support for women’s sports begins at a young age, and Pacific is doing its part to encourage local girls to participate in athletic activities. Throughout her life, … Continued
Why Les AuCoin’s name was chosen for newly renovated building Days before Pacific opened for spring term, the chain fences wrapped out the construction of Pacific Hall came down, chiseling in a new era for the building: the AuCoin Hall … Continued