Really Pacific? I know firsthand that spray paint is a fun pastime, but to randomly paint the Boxer statue and a defenseless tree next to the spirit bench is a blatant example of disrespect to Pacific, art and nature itself. … Continued
Remember all those emails from the Office of the Provost you received starting two weeks ago? Something about dean candidates? Odds are, you filed those messages as university spam and deleted them without opening them. Or perhaps you skimmed through … Continued
In 2011 the most popular English language word on the Internet has been OCCUPY. What is this movement? What does it stand for? What do they want to change? Those interested may want to look at the following statistics taken … Continued
Finals stacked upon finals, group projects and presentations all mark the coming end of the semester. Although it’s hard to look past the next few hours with all that’s on our plates, the best part of the year is only … Continued
The summer heat is long gone now and as the last of the fiery orange leaves cascade to the ground, there is no doubt that winter is well on its way. This isn’t just any winter, however, rumors suggest this … Continued
Has the school’s slow internet driven you to pickup a Comcast connection? Or perhaps you’re new around here and considering going that route? I too grew tired of the delays in the school’s connection, so this is my second year … Continued
One rainy morning I pulled into the Pacific University parking lot and was puzzled by the sight of sprinklers contributing to an already saturated lawn. I thought of the pesticides that were applied a few weeks earlier and wondered where … Continued
When I heard about how the Pacific University golf team travels to and from their away tournaments, I was appalled. There are a mere six to 11 people in 50-person bus eating up rubber, road and resources for hundreds of … Continued
Even though it seems like the semester has just started, take a look outside. See that dark gray? Feel that cold drizzle that hits you as you walk across campus? That can only mean one thing – time is whizzing … Continued
Throughout a college career, one of the most important contacts a student will have will be their adviser. Advisers are the go-to people for students’ questions about their majors, minors, their class schedules and what they have to do to … Continued
By now some of you may have noticed or heard that I am no longer at Pacific University. After seven mostly wonderful years working at the university, I have moved on to pursue the next phase of my work life, … Continued
As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to brown, there is no mistaking that summer is over. The change in the season brings with it some positives, one of the biggest being fall sports. At our home games, the … Continued