Youth Movement Flourishes within Boxer Lacrosse
Recently hitting the field is Boxers Lacrosse with the season they have been preparing for all year. Boxers Women’s Lacrosse has started strong—and they are feeling confident after a solid performance in their preseason game against Eastern Oregon University. An … Continued
Pacific Track and Field Start of the Season
On Your Mark, Get Set, GOOOOO! During their short indoor season, Pacific Track and Field set an impressive 11 school records—and, with the start of the outdoor season, the team traveled to Linfield to continue that hot streak, although the … Continued
When one door closes . . .
Limited vacationing options alter students’ Spring break plans At the end of March, Pacific students will trade in their textbooks and pencils for plane tickets and luggage as they embark on this year’s Spring break adventures. As anticipation builds for … Continued
What’s Going on With Financial Aid?
The Office of Financial Aid navigates changing systems At a recent faculty meeting, the room almost immediately erupted into murmurs when financial aid stood up to present on an upcoming change in policy. Debbie O’Dea, Director of Financial Aid, and … Continued
Moore Political Talk
How does one navigate this world of unrest? “People are angry and confused,” explained Jim Moore. “Some of them are making stuff up and saying, ‘No, that’s not what reality is.’ And so I want to put the political times … Continued
Change the Consensual Relationship Policy Now!
The university’s current policy does not protect students. In light of the recent events at Pacific University—namely, a professor’s physical relationship with a student—it is high-time to review and to modify the consensual relationship policy. The current policy reads vaguely, … Continued
Back on the Course
Golf coach Erin Lind begins her journey at Pacific Not far from the familiar sights and sounds on campus is a slightly more unfamiliar sight: the swish of a seven iron and the fresh, open golf course air. The Boxer … Continued
A Homerun Job Experience
Students get hands-on experience as play-by-play announcers for Boxer baseball and softball Stepping up to the plate this baseball and softball season are Boxer students Evan Bleyer and Cole Weber with the newest addition of play-by- play broadcasting. While attending … Continued
Art Towards Activism
Pacific prepares for the second Migration Symposium For two days in April 2022, red crosses around campus showcased the pictures and stories of migrant children. Part of the 2022 Migration Symposium: On Borders and Belonging, the art installation was organized … Continued
Index Alumni Returns to the Old Stomping Grounds
Mindy Cameron enjoyed a decades-long career in journalism After working as an Editorial Page Editor and Managing Editor at the Lewiston Morning Tribune, Mindy Cameron—an alumna of Pacific University and a former staff member of Index—carried her journalism career to … Continued
Not When in Rome
Where to report perceived faculty misconduct I hate writing this article. I hate that this happened, and I hate that it has to be written about. But when people make bad decisions, they should not be swept under the rug—and … Continued
Pacific’s Speech and Debate Team Embarks on Transatlantic Odyssey
A Glimpse into their Journey to the 34th IFA Tournament in Dublin, Ireland It is time to prepare for an exhilarating journey with Pacific’s Speech and Debate team as they prepare for their upcoming tournament set in Dublin, Ireland. Pacific’s … Continued