With fall term ending shortly and winter term coming next, with it comes ACE Board activities. Gabie Mbenza-Ngoma, ACE Board president and the rest of the board have planned an Open Mic Night during the two-week term. On Jan. 13 at 8 p.m., students will be able … Continued
Cold and rainy weather is the reality of fall and winter seasons. There are many people who are subjected to the adversities that come with the colder temperatures. The United Church of Christ (UCC) in Forest Grove is part of the Washington County … Continued
Some of Pacific University’s student athletes and transfer students have reported having difficulty with registeration. They are not able register for the required courses that are necesarry to graduate. “Transfer students have it very hard at [Pacific], in my opinion, because it’s a small private school, and they … Continued
Over the last decade, sexual assault involving college students has been a reoccurring problem. These assaults tend to happen on campus, as well as in off-campus houses during parties. This presents the question, what can students do in party-like situations or residential situations where sexual assault is … Continued
Since the election of Donald Trump on Nov. 8, the Pacific University administration has offered a steady stream of support in regards to safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. This has come in the form of emails, speeches and forums. While these things have always been a priority for the university, it … Continued
“The Pacific Index does not have a strong reputation. Even at the level of basic accuracy and proofreading, the newspaper has a pattern of problems. It would seem, at the least, that advisor oversight and guidance is lax. It is our understanding that … Continued
Kara Stevens, who graduated from Pacific University in 2010, was struck by a brick on her left side, her “strong” side she said. She was going to Safeway in the Tanasbourne Plaza in Hillsboro around 1 p.m. when she felt a sharp pain coming … Continued
Pacific University has strived to build a campus environment that is accepting to diversity. In the aspect of attracting different cultures and various ethnicities, Pacific has succeeded. However, what about the diversity of political ideologies? Because we are a liberal arts university, much of the … Continued
Black Friday is less than a month away, has the encroachment of the infamous day on Thanksgiving muddied the mythic holiday? Last year, several retail stores were open either all day or at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving. This year some of the usual suspects, … Continued
Many students were in outrage over the article in the Oct. 27 edition of The Pacific Index. This article, an opinion piece, served to express the frustration of one student over the backlash following the arrest of former Pacific student and football player Kasen Kunishima-Takushi for rape … Continued
In an opinion article in the last issue of The Pacific Index, the author writes that he has an issue with how athletic programs, specifically football, were presented at Pacific University through media coverage by local news station, KGW. He wishes the reporter had interviewed coaches or … Continued
While the students of Pacific University worry about ghouls, midterms and clowns during the days leading up to Halloween, the Forest Grove Police Department (FGPD) and Campus Public Safety(CPS) have a much more serious issue to address. Along with candy and … Continued