Bookstore rentals a success, program to continue in future
Having the first trial this fall, book rentals took off with discounted prices the select books. The Pacific bookstore is giving students rental options on selected books as a cost saving alternative. “Barnes & Noble College Booksellers and the Pacific … Continued
The Dean’s List: Cudi’s second album succumbs to sophomore slump
On July 20, 1969 the US landed on the moon. In 2010, hip-hop artist Kid Cudi tries to take us back, but ends up landing on the dark side of the moon and unfortunately for him, Pink Floyd isn’t there … Continued
VA Corps provides hands on experience in South Africa
Students of Pacific’s School of Occupational Therapy are taking advantage of the opportunity to intern in South Africa with the help of Volunteer Adventure Corps. The VA Corps is a professional internship program that customizes internships in Cape Town, South … Continued
Savage speaks to sold out audience in Taylor Meade
Dan Savage’s “Savage Love” performance on Nov. 4 was completely sold out. In fact, every seat in the house was occupied and seating on stage behind Savage had to be utilized. “I’ve never had to do a presentation with so … Continued
McCall Center director: Facility will promote civic engagement, debate
The Tom McCall Center for Policy Innovation is in its first year of existence, but it builds on a long history at Pacific. In the early 1980s political science professor Russ Dondero and the president of Pacific, Bob Duvall, conspired … Continued
Sustainability committees works to track Pacific’s green status
Sustainability is one of the five values included in Pacific’s Vision 2020, a set of priorities for the university determined by President Lesley Hallick and the Board of Trustees. However, translating a broad vision like sustainability into realistic goals requires … Continued
UIS works wonders behind the scenes
“Why isn’t BoxerSecure working?” “How do I connect to the network printers?” “What does this button on my laptop do?” I hear these questions and countless others on a daily basis. We live in an era where technology evolves faster … Continued
The Petri Dish: DNA to the future
Since its inception in the early 1990s, the National DNA Index System, more commonly known in law enforcement as the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), has drawn praise and criticism from many in the United States. Op/Ed contributor Michael Seringhaus … Continued
Career Center helps with grad school applications
Graduate school application deadlines are becoming stress inducers for seniors but the Career Development Center offers a variety of services to help students with the process. According to the Associate Director of the Career Development Center June Dressler, it is … Continued
Index receives commendation from ‘Oregonian’ before administration
For those that didn’t catch the link on Facebook or the News at Pacific story on the university website, The Pacific Index was recognized by The Oregonian for our new website, www.pacindex.com. The new website was designed to represent the … Continued
Gossip, trash-talking too juvenile for college; take the initiative instead
A recent acquaintance of mine came up to me and asked out of the blue, “Is it true that you’re dating that guy on the first floor of Clark?” Okay, first, a bit taken back. Why is this pretty much … Continued
McCall center set to open spring 2011
After a four year absence from Pacific, the political engagement once fostered by the Tom McCall forum will return in the form of a Tom McCall Center. The Center is planning its first event for spring of 2011. Politics and … Continued