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
Swim team steps up, Hargitt and Clark recieve honors
With a growing program and high performance potential, the Pacific swimmers of the men and women’s teams have come into their season with high expectations in mind. Scott Kimura, one of the senior captains for the men’s team said he … Continued
Optometry program offers sports vision course
Head Coach Keith Buckley encouraged his players to take advantage of a sports vision screening being held by the College of Optometry before Thanksgiving break. The sports vision screening, which is put on by the Sports Vision Club and professors, … Continued
Pacific lacks connection with minority recruits
Any admissions counselor on this campus would say Pacific is diverse, but what gets lost in translation is the definition. Just because Pacific has one of the highest concentrations of students from Hawaii on the mainland does not constitute diversity. … Continued
S.A.D. rains on Oregon
Seasonal Affective Disorder is slowly but surely consuming the minds of people who strongly dislike the rain and cold weather here in Forest Grove. Those not from the Pacific Northwest, such as those hailing from Southern California and Hawaii, might … Continued
Wassail brings holiday joy to students, Pacific community
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. Some of you may have heard of it, or even been invited to it via Facebook, but really what is this strange event called Wassail? All over campus, you can find signs … Continued
Winter break checklist lengthens this year: bed bugs prompt extra precautions for students
This year, the to-do list for preparing to leave campus is longer than usual, with the concern over a potential bed bug problem in the residence halls. In addition to preparing their residence hall for the winter break, students have … Continued