Pacific demonstrates zero tolerance for discrimination
At least four teenage suicide incidents in late September and October unleashed a whirlwind of national media coverage focusing on bullying based on teens’ perceived sexual orientation. One of the most widely reported suicide victims was Tyler Clementi, an 18-year-old … Continued
Video games in controversy for California bill
For those of you who are unaware, and shame on you for your ignorance, this week is election week. By the time you read this it will be too late for you to fulfill your democratic duty, but it’s not … Continued
Technology will increase youth voting in future elections
Attention all students! Democrats and Republicans, Independents and Libertarians, liberals, conservatives and “Teabaggers” alike, even those who just think that “Rent is Too Damn High,” regardless of your political ideology or affiliation, give yourself a nice pat on the back. … Continued
Going green with a new kind of grass
Are you familiar with breast implants? What about cell phones? How about computers, solar panels, or even your nearest night light? If so then we have a common friend, or should I say two? All of the aforementioned items are … Continued
Administration shouldn’t forget students in website redesign
“So what process would I have to do to get a link to The Pacific Index’s website up on Pacific’s homepage?” I asked at last week’s CASSS meeting with President Hallick and company. My question was met with laughter from … Continued
Covered bike storage needed for Forest Grove campus
I attended last week’s CASSS meeting with President Hallick and her cabinet. Students from all facets of campus came to represent themselves or their organizations and requests stemmed from the purchase of a Greek house, to increasing the maximum number … Continued
LCD vs. E-Ink and Hawthorne Effect in optometry study
The Optometry department is conducting research on the benefits of backlit and non-backlit screens, however the details of the study are being kept secret to avoid the Hawthorne effect. The Hawthorne effect is based on a previous research project at … Continued
Response: Pacific welcomes people of all backgrounds
In response to Ryan Rosback’s commentary about political diversity at Pacific (See, The Pacific Index’s Oct. 21, 2010 issue – pg 2): Mr. Rosback’s editorial is based on incomplete information. He suggests that Pacific University does not encourage as many … Continued
CGE co-chairs strive for equality
Pacific’s Center for Gender Equity is responsible for planning a large number of the seminars, public speaking and entertainment events that have visited the campus over the years including the “Brown Bag Lunch Series,” and celebrity sex and relationship columnist. … Continued
University planning advising center
Beginning in January, students will have another resource for advising questions. The university is currently in the process of hiring a director to head a new advising center. According to Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences Steve Smith, the advising … Continued
Homecoming returns to Pacific
Pacific takes a turn to bring back a traditional homecoming for students and community. With the fall of 2000 being the last homecoming for Pacific, student represenatives and staff rally to put together a weekend full of events. Starting on … Continued
Men’s Soccer #1 Northwest Conference
The men’s soccer team has been battling on the field throughout the season and that fight may take them all the way to the national tournament. They have competed and beat against and beat talented teams. This has put them … Continued