B Street Farm: Promoting sustainable living ideas
When it comes to B Street Farm, people really do make the difference. The caretaker of the farm, Miguel Cervantes, is one of those people. Whether he is feeding the animals or assisting a student with a project, Cervantes is … Continued
Pacific clubs look for new members
Members from various different clubs, fraternities and sororities at Pacific set up tables covered in candy, pamphlets and sign-up sheets at the annual Club and Organization Fair last Thursday. Tables were set up around the volleyball court, while music played, … Continued
Pacific remembers September 11
Most Americans remember exactly where they were ten years ago when the twin towers of the World Trade Center were attacked. In the years since 9/11, some have healed, some have held onto their pain and many have given their … Continued
Registration, major declaration updated
As of last year, Pacific offers an online way to add and drop classes. Prior to last April, students filled out paper applications for course registration and later adding or dropping of classes. The program was a huge hit among … Continued
Film series looks at global sustainability
Every Tuesday from Sept. 13 through Nov. 15, the languages department will be holding its Global Sustainability Film Series. Made possible with funding from the Elise Elliot Academic Fund, this series consists of 10 international films. It is free to … Continued
Staff Editorial: Beware of bugs
Metal and plastic are on campus life’s must-have list this year, but not because it’s stylish. Pacific’s on-going battle with bed bugs left a great deal of furniture out in the cold as Housing and Residence Life enacted a ban … Continued
Guest Commentary: Real World: Lost its spark?
Real World, a small sliver of orientation performed by POD leaders, was such a pivotal part of my orientation process (and to others I’ve spoken with) and I’m saddened to see the tradition lose its spark and importance with new … Continued
New editor encourages campus participation
As the new opinion editor of The Pacific Index, I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my vision for the upcoming school year. I would like to see more guest contributors this year. I want … Continued
Campus safety: CPS sports new ‘professional’ gear
remarkably similar to that of a deputy sheriff. In an effort to raise the professional image of the team all CPS officers are required to wear the new uniform. “The goal with this change was to raise the professional standard … Continued
Pacific athletics continue to strive over summer
The men’s soccer team received 40 of a potential 64 points in the poll and received three first-place votes by the league’s eight coaches. For the first time, coaches were not allowed to vote for their own teams. For the … Continued
Planking faces stiff reviews
Planking, the internet-craze where people lay face down with their bodies straight in odd and sometimes dangerous places, spread worldwide this summer. As photos of people Planking continuously appear on social networking sites, a debate has started about Planking’s right … Continued
Sustainability and permaculture found in one
At B Street Farm, a little patch of land goes a long way. Coming to the farm for the first or fiftieth time, it’s impossible not to notice the beauty of the land or the feeling that it is a … Continued