Washington County COVID Status
Recently, Washington County issued an announcement to reduce COVID risk levels.
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Releases Report
In February of 2021, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) released the 2020 report which included a letter from Narce Rodriquez.
New Members of Student Senate Share Their Goals
With the March 17th election results already concluded, five new students will be taking over the student senate starting next semester.
How Latinx Small Business Owners Have Been Affected by COVID
Oregon’s Latinx population is 12 percent and many people in the Latinx community hold some of the most essential work positions or small businesses that go unnoticed, and yet are still facing issues that affected even them before the pandemic.
How to Remove a Mayor from Office: Oregon City Residents Spark Change with Grassroots Recall Campaign
Recalling a mayor from office is no easy task. But in Oregon City, the passion of the community to stand for what’s right came through strong when a group of concerned citizens–led by a local middle school teacher and a college student–managed to remove Dan Holladay from office.
West African Guest Speaker Series Success with Pacific Student Body
With presentations from renowned West African journalists Emmauel Akinwotu, Partick Fort, and Seth Boateng, students were able to hear from reporters and learn about what reporting looks like in a culture different from our own.
Virtual Commencement Announced for Spring, Leaving Students with Mixed Feelings
The class of 2021 will still have their opportunity to walk the stage and receive their degrees, but without an audience.
Explosive Fire Breaks Out at Cornelius Ethanol Facility
A major fire broke out at Cornelius’s Thunderbolt Racing Fuel at around 1:30 today, spreading quickly to an ethanol fuel facility in the same building complex and sparking minor explosions a mere 3 miles away from campus.
Drunk Driver Crashes Near Pacific Dorm Hall Sunday Night
On Sunday night, a drunk driver crashed into the Clark Resident Hall. This is a developing story.
Pacific’s OEDI and SMC Work in Tandem to Bring Awareness to Black History Month
February was Black History Month, and Pacific’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion worked in partnership with the Student Multicultural Center to bring students programs to teach, commemorate, and honor Black Excellence across campus all month long.
Outdoor Pursuits To Hold Makeup Voyage Trip for Current Freshman
The great outdoors is a wonderful place for everyone to explore with activities ranging from kayaking, backpacking, whitewater rafting, surfing and more. Outdoor Pursuits at Pacific University is here to make that dream a reality for students on campus.
Pacific’s Greek Life Falters In Wake of Pandemic
The experience in Greek Life for students in both this spring and last fall has been a rough journey for all chapters.