Pacific University Greek Senate voted in a 6:2 decision to abolish fall pledging for the 2015-2016 year at a meeting Sept. 9 in response to a confrontation from student life administration. Greek Senate, PUGS, were given the options to do … Continued
Television drama “The Librarians” chose the Marsh west lawn, Old College Hall and the downtown area of Forest Grove as a filming site for its newest episode. The crew transformed the location to emulate a small Washington beach town. Filming … Continued
Student ambassadors practice icebreaker games such as the human knot and rock, paper scissors, entourage version, to play with the freshmen during orientation. Photo credit: Isabella Barcellona
18 days. That is how long it took for the athletic department to recruit for, interview and hire Matt Lydum as the head cross-country and track and field coach after former coach Brent Erikson announced his surprise resignation. Three … Continued
It’s that time again when the beginning of the school year rolls around; when both returning and new students are getting settled in. While books, classes and roommates might be on the mind, Pacific University’s GO WILD! Block Party will … Continued
Facilitating faculty and student relationships is a core element of what makes Pacific University special. This was an influential characteristic Lorelle Browning exhibited in her 25 years spent as an English professor and department chair. On Sunday, April 26, Browning … Continued
Drawing inspiration from Portland Community College Rock Creek’s event, Art Beat Week, junior Griffin DeWitt and senior Kailea Saplan set out with the same objective: bring art to the forefront. This past week, Dewitt along with other art students, showcased … Continued
Although the baseball team started unsteady, they were able to make a full recovery and end the season with a 21-19 winning record. Last year was the team’s final year with Coach Greg Bradley who was the Boxer’s coach for … Continued
From party stories to depressed outcries to online bullying, the Pacific confessions page has been the center of controversy around campus since it gained it’s first “like” in 2012. The confessions administrator, who asked to remain anonymous, was inspired by … Continued
Camaraderie is built in many ways on college campuses. For some groups it’s celebrated with hands cupped around a coffee mug or playing catch in the Quad. For others it’s smoking cigarettes in Trombley Square or the gazebo. Yet, the … Continued
Recently, 49er’s linebacker Chris Borland retired early at the age of 24 due to concerns over the head trauma associated with the sport. Legendary linebacker, Junior Seau, took his own life by shooting himself in the chest in 2012, just … Continued
Imagine seeing a classmate pretend to be a criminal on the run or the Student Body President pretend to be a six-year-old or a fellow Resident Assistant take part in a scenario about giving birth. Pacific University’s improv group prepares … Continued