Do it yourself tip: blanket box offers energy savings
Welcome to Pacific’s first-ever Do It Yourself column! In each edition of the Index this spring, I’ll be writing to inspire students to take matters into their own hands, whether it’s collecting greywater, insulating windows or working with computers. To … Continued
Improvements to University Center have unclear future
When seeking a place of higher education, most students look for a campus that is technologically advanced and has state-of-the-art surroundings that are comfortable and accessible. “Students are usually swift to judge a campus and they solely rely on their first … Continued
“Tron: Legacy” fails to meet expectations
“Tron: Legacy” starts out with a flashback of a young Sam Flynn, son of the original movie’s protagonist Kevin Flynn, suddenly becoming orphaned when his father seemingly vanishes and leaves his gigantic software corporation, Encom, leaderless. Fast forward 20 years … Continued
Dean Hayes makes room for new center
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, John Hayes, is on the move, literally. To make room for Pacific’s new Advising Center, Hayes has moved from his previous office in Bates House to a business suite on the … Continued
Senior presents research at national conference Jan. 24
In the next few months leading up to April 29’s Senior Project Day, Pacific’s seniors will work diligently to complete their projects in time for the big reveal. This is not the case for psychology senior, Liz Carter. Carter will … Continued
Volunteer offers experience, time to OT program
Robert Bond became personally acquainted with occupational and physical therapy on March 1, 2000, when he had a stroke at the age of 56. Bond, active and athletic his whole life, had to adopt a new lifestyle after undergoing extreme … Continued
Newest technology available to Pacific’s youngest pupils
iPods, iPads, desktops, laptops, cameras and video cameras; today’s generation is electronic. From the house, to work, to the classroom, technology surrounds people. Pacific’s College of Education is giving children a head start into today’s electronic world. The College of … Continued
2020 Vision: Campus groups envision improvements for future
Last December, President Lesley Hallick presented her plan for what changes she would like to see in the university by the year 2020 to the Board of Trustees. Hallick’s five main goals were discovery, sustainability, diversity, excellence and global community. … Continued
Alumnus, optometry professor passes away
College of Optometry Professor Dr. Emeritus Bill Preston passed away Monday, Jan. 17 at the age of 82 years old. A memorial in his honor will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at the United Church of Christ at … Continued
Transfer student athlete excited about basketball season at PU
The basketball season is under way and there are some new athletes bringing their talents to the court. Transfer student Andrew Beatty is one of those new to the basketball program this year. In the Boxer’s first win of the … Continued
Football players fill out PU men’s wrestling roster
The Pacific University Men’s Wrestling team is getting a whole lot bigger, literally. Third year Head Coach Severin Walsh saw his group grow from 14 members to 25 for this season. These numbers stem from a group of Pacific football … Continued
Call for all Oregon fans to unite, glory in grasp
My mother, Kay Rosback, bleeds orange and black. Forever a proud OSU alum and native Oregonian, rarely have I ever seen her miss a Beaver football game on television, let alone lower her unwavering support for her alma mater. And … Continued