Greek Senate turns down proposed co-ed fraternity
Pacific University Greek Senate declined a proposal for a co-ed fraternity March 14 saying that the current Greek system needed focus first. Lambda Omega Delta would have been Pacific’s first co-ed fraternity. While they met the requirements for a new … Continued
New facilities prove priority for arts, sciences faculty
While students attending classes today will not be attending classes in 10 years, many of the faculty and staff will still be on campus in 2020. When asked what they would like to see change on the Pacific campus by … Continued
Kwame Dawes to read from books of poetry
Pacific’s Visiting Writers Series will feature author and Emmy Award winner, Kwame Dawes on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium. Dawes won an Emmy Award for his multimedia website in 2009. The site used poetry and photographs to … Continued
Alumna’s estate gives money to create Optometry scholarship
With a gift from the estate of a Pacific alumnus, this year the College of Optometry will be awarding the “Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist.” The award goes to a student from the College of Optometry that has … Continued
Ken Schumann recieves honors from NAADD
The National Association of Athletic Development Directors recognized director of Athletics Ken Schumann for his fundraising efforts at Pacific University. NAADD, which selects one person nationwide for this award from a Division I school and one from a Division II … Continued
Murphy Busek throws to victory in NWC
Senior track and field athlete Murphy Busek has an interesting way of getting a work out, without even stepping foot in a gym. Busek is employed at his uncle’s moving company where he is frequently moving heavy objects that are … Continued
Bonk ready to leave his mark on men’s golf team in senior season
Senior Max Bonk was Pacific’s number one golfer last season and as he heads into his last season as a Pacific Boxer, Bonk hopes that this season will be no different. Bonk has had a successful career at Pacific with … Continued
Tennis sees growth over previous years
The men’s tennis program has grown in the past four years and with hard work and supportive leaders, they are becoming more recognized. Along with their growth in the program, men’s tennis has most notably started to win. This season, … Continued
Van Hoon hits help sweep George Fox
Jared Van Hoon plays two very different positions for the Boxer baseball team, shortstop and pitcher. For him both positions have their advantages. “When I play shortstop I get to hit, but when I pitch I have more control over … Continued
Looking for some Northwest culture? Try the Blazers
Here at Pacific, and at most college campuses for that matter, students are encouraged to share their own cultures with others, and in turn, reciprocate by being open to new experiences one may not encounter outside of the college setting; … Continued
From the 808 to the 503: Spring Break
As the second wave of mid-terms looms ever closer and homework begins piling up past our ears, spring break is the beautiful escape we’ve all been waiting for. Wallowing in lost hours of sleep, we can only tread water for … Continued
Letter: Administration deserves respect, not resentment
Sean Mills’ commentary, “Green for growth or just the sake of green” in the Mar. 3 edition of The Pacific Index contained what I can only hope was an attempt at humor and hyperbole about our President and Board of … Continued