Choosing not to publish incident reports has more to do with students than with wanting to put the university’s “best foot forward.” True, the Index did not publish the names of those involved, but Pacific is a small school, and … Continued
In response to The Pacific Index editorial titled “CPS reports withheld from Index,” 3 March 2011: The University has provided summary information of campus incident reports to The Pacific Index in the past and this summary will continue to be provided in the future … Continued
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from The Pacific Index! Our staff wishes everyone a fun, relaxing holiday and transition into spring break. However, we would like to take a moment to be serious. The last month of Pacific history met the … Continued
In our last issue of the Index, our news section featured, for the first time, a copy of Campus Public Safety’s monthly incident report. On the report were documented cases of drug violations, alcohol violations and harassment that occurred on … Continued
Earlier this week, I will admit that I was among the many Pacific hopefuls that the miniscule amount of frozen precipitation Oregon calls “snowfall” would be enough to close campus, and more particularly, cancel classes. And while the snow did … Continued
Depending on whom you ask, “sustainability” and “sustainable development” can have contentious and contradictory meanings. The 1987 Brundtland Report defines sustainable development as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own … Continued
Likealittle.com has become the option of choice for students of Pacific to passively flirt with their peers. This “dating” website uses anonymity to give users full range to be as descriptive or vague as they choose about virtually anybody on … Continued
The iPhone has finally come to Verizon. To some this move is trivial, if not meaningless, while to others it marks the end of an era (or beginning, depending on who you ask) where the world’s most in-demand piece of … Continued
Six years ago, a little band from California grabbed my attention with a car commercial for the Pontiac Torrent. Little did I know that 30 seconds would blossom into a six-year love affair. The featured track “Struggle” was from Ringside’s … Continued
Like many living in the digital age, I sometimes get annoyed with the endless torrent of cyber-slang and internet terminology that sneaks its way into people’s everyday conversations. Whether it’s people audibly saying “lol” when something is funny, or someone … Continued
Clark Hall is a wincing eyesore to the grand vision of Pacific University. First impressions matter, and college-bound students have begun to show a determining interest in sustainability goals, green buildings and eco-ambiance throughout their college selection process. As interest … Continued
This past weekend, campus was abundant with nametag-brandishing youngsters who eagerly explored campus and all it has to offer. The white tent erected in the quad served as a visual reminder for all those who weren’t previously aware: Pacesetters is … Continued