It is easy for students to feel overwhelmed by the future burden of climate change, student loans, and the political direction of the country. But there is reason to hope for a better tomorrow. According to some of Pacific University’s … Continued
Following the retirement of long-time Pacific University Journalism professor Dave Cassady in May of 2019, the college’s media department and Index staff searched for months to find the right person to fill the position. The new professor needed to be … Continued
Months of hard labor and determination have led to yet another bountiful harvest season at B Street Farm. Pacific University students and faculty alike are encouraged to visit the local farm and pick up fresh produce including: corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, … Continued
Weeks after the start of the first semester, the student body is abuzz with conflicting takes on Pacific University’s new food service provider Bon Appétit. The giant college dining corporation has certainly spiced things up on campus since orientation, serving … Continued
About eight months ago, the decision was made to change the third floor of Clark into a student hub. Since then, it has been a flurry of activity with renovations, offices moving in, and the creation of spaces for students … Continued
On the north side of campus, emanating from the stands in the football stadium, roars and cheers could be heard belting out as the Boxers took on the Chapman University Panthers the night of Friday, Sept. 6. Though the energy … Continued
Only a few days into the new semester, Pacific University students received an invitation to a College Diversity Strategic Plan Forum. Though the description for the event was vague, a focus on making Pacific a “more inclusive campus” and addressing … Continued
Pacific University will be home to another climate walkout at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. Passionate students and faculty will leave class, reschedule meetings and drop what they’re doing to meet in Trombley Square. The crowd will them march … Continued
While the students are away, Pacific University Facilities Management play… or work, rather. Creepy flickering lights, dead shrubs and outdated bathrooms are no match for Cindy Schuppert, Director of Facilities Management & Campus Public Safety and her can-do team of … Continued
Welcome (back) to Pacific! The Student Counseling Center (SCC) is committed to supporting Pacific students in reaching their academic potential by focusing on intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development. We offer a variety of support services for students including crisis … Continued
Some Pacific University pharmacy students have been developing a project named “LitKit.” It is a mobile app that will have multiple uses for patients, pharmacists and healthcare providers alike. The task of creating this app was spearheaded by new graduate … Continued
For those living on campus, everyone experiences that first night of dorm life. The clothes are hung and put away, the bed made, and photos of loved ones and home are tacked to walls. All belongings from a pre-college life … Continued