Pacific Classes Expected to Move All In-Person in the Fall
In the fall semester of 2021, Pacific University is expected to return completely to in-person classes.
Local Wineries See Influx In Online Sales Post-Pandemic
Wineries and vineyards are one of Washington County’s most popular sources of income and represent an industry forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pets in the Pandemic: How Going Online has Changed Animal Shelters for the Better
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has created a new environment for shelters and animal rescues, as a need to keep safe and socially distant has met with increased demand for adoptions
Overcoming Obstacles in Boxer Sports
With the outbreak of COVID-19, it led all of Pacific University’s athletic programs questioning the possibilities of playing or just canceling all participation for the 2020-2021 school year.
A Year in Review: Learning to Cope and Grow with Constant Uphill Battles
The past year has been a whirlwind of emotions and disasters.
Oregon’s Confusing Vaccine Distribution: Underlying Conditions and Frontline Workers Last
Although Oregon isn’t in last place amongst other states in terms of dolling out Covid vaccines, the distribution process has been confusing. First responders were able to get the vaccine right off the bat, which makes sense since they’re exposed … Continued
Washington County COVID Status
Recently, Washington County issued an announcement to reduce COVID risk levels.
Masks in Sports: The Sacrifice That Athletes are Making
When COVID-19 first became a leading factor in our lives last year, all athletes had to accept that we would have to make a lot of new sacrifices just to get on the court/field again
Be Conscious of Your Impact: Traveling during a Pandemic
There are ways to travel without endangering yourself or putting others at risk.
Midterms with an Added Weight of Pandemic Stress
Now that midterms have come and gone, everyone is preparing for and dreading finals week.
How Latinx Small Business Owners Have Been Affected by COVID
Oregon’s Latinx population is 12 percent and many people in the Latinx community hold some of the most essential work positions or small businesses that go unnoticed, and yet are still facing issues that affected even them before the pandemic.
Masks Have Caused Boxers Athletes to Adapt
The new normal is wearing a mask wherever you go. And if you are an athlete that means to practice, lift, and maybe even during games.