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Our Flag Means Death: Historical Accuaracy? Not in My Gay Pirate Rom-Com
22 May 2022

Our Flag Means Death: Historical Accuaracy? Not in My Gay Pirate Rom-Com

by Tyler Burnett | posted in: Arts and Entertainment, Opinion | 0

Beginning its release in March of this year, HBO original Our Flag Means Death is a creative and playful historical pirate romantic comedy about queer love and midlife crises that quickly became one of the most in-demand shows across all … Continued

media review, opinion, pacific university
Take a Social Media Break
22 May 2022

Take a Social Media Break

by Abby Klein | posted in: Opinion | 0

“Oh my gosh, did you see who is on Tinder?!” Go ahead, lie and say you’ve never overheard or thought about it yourself. Chances are you, or a friend has had a Tinder account. Tinder seems almost as mainstream as … Continued

opinion, pacific university
You Don’t Care About Cross Country and That’s Okay
22 May 2022

You Don’t Care About Cross Country and That’s Okay

by Riley Stewart | posted in: Opinion | 0

Cross country has always been labeled one of the most boring sports to watch. Although I can’t entirely agree with this belief, I understand where it comes from. Most people view running as a punishment, and not many understand the … Continued

opinion, pacific university
Stand For What You Stand On; The Harsh Reality of Industrial Meat Production and Consumption
21 May 2022

Stand For What You Stand On; The Harsh Reality of Industrial Meat Production and Consumption

by Hope Ellis | posted in: Opinion | 0

Climate change, the biggest threat to humanity’s survival, is knocking at our front door, and we no longer can ignore it. For the health of the planet and the survival of our species, we must act now to combat the … Continued

opinion, pacific university
The New and Improved BoxerOnline
21 May 2022

The New and Improved BoxerOnline

by Dyllun Grundon | posted in: Opinion | 0

Boxer Online has gotten a facelift just in time for advising. Besides being easier to navigate, the new website makes everything from planning your schedule, searching for classes, and registering more straightforward than its predecessor. Its user-friendly redesign gives the … Continued

opinion, pacific university
Forest Grove During the Summer
28 Apr 2022

Forest Grove During the Summer

by Emily Rutkowski | posted in: Opinion | 0

Many students stay around Forest Grove in the summertime, with no school or sports; what is there to do in the Grove? Luckily, the Pacific Northwest has some of its best weather in the summer months. Forest Grove is situated … Continued

opinion, pacific university
Post Covid-19 Burnout
14 Apr 2022

Post Covid-19 Burnout

by Emily Rutkowski | posted in: Opinion | 0

It is that time of the school year when everyone is burning out. It’s the “home stretch”; use whatever gas you have left in the tank type of feel. So much has changed this year, and life going back to … Continued

opinion, pacific university
Hulu’s New Horror-Comedy Film “Fresh”: A Marxist-Feminist Feild Day
31 Mar 2022

Hulu’s New Horror-Comedy Film “Fresh”: A Marxist-Feminist Feild Day

by Tyler Burnett | posted in: Media Review, Opinion, Top Stories | 0

Premiering in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, Fresh is a provocative and satisfying chiller, earning every sliver of its R-rating. As Mimi Cave’s directorial debut and Lauren Khan’s second feature script, the film is captivating from beginning to end. Though, … Continued

column, comedy, horror, hulu, media review, opinion
Pacific University: A Student from Abroad Perspective
12 Mar 2022

Pacific University: A Student from Abroad Perspective

by Eliot Morgan | posted in: Opinion | 0

As an Englishman, I decided to study abroad in Oregon when I discovered the great program run by York St John University in the UK. When I was accepted into the program, I was elated. Whilst preparing to come to … Continued

opinion, pacific university
Media Review: The Bald and the Beautiful
12 Mar 2022

Media Review: The Bald and the Beautiful

by Isabelle Williams | posted in: Arts and Entertainment, Media Review, Opinion | 0

Those of you who are fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race — more specifically, season seven— will doubtless be familiar with the names Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova. These two fan-favorite queens, the drag personas of performers Brian Firkus and Brian … Continued

column, opinion, podcast
Euphoria Season Two: Good, not Great
12 Mar 2022

Euphoria Season Two: Good, not Great

by Jazmine Henning | posted in: Arts and Entertainment, Media Review, Opinion, Top Stories | 0

After two years of waiting, HBO released the second season of its hit show, Euphoria. When I heard about the new season, I was excited, especially after the final scene in the first season. Every Sunday, I would pour myself … Continued

column, media review, opinion
Lifting the Mask Mandate: Yay or Nay?
12 Mar 2022

Lifting the Mask Mandate: Yay or Nay?

by Jazmine Henning | posted in: Dear Pacific, Opinion | 0

On March 12th, 2022, Pacific University plans to lift the mask mandate that has been in place since the state of Oregon issued one. For the last two years, masks have become a regular part of everyday life. Many students, … Continued

COVID-19, opinion, pacific university

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