The Pacific Index

Pacific counts down to Lu’au

A long-standing tradition for Pacific, the annual Lu’au performance shows off diversity, culture and dedication to dance. Presented by Nā Haumāna O Hawai’i, the visual appealing talent demonstrated during Lu’au draws in 2,000 audience... READ MORE »»

This plaque, outside Old College Hall is one way the Pacific honors Eva Krebs.

Boxer Spirit Scholarship deadline approachs

In memory of the former Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs, Eva Krebs, the financial aid office has added even more financial assistance through scholarship. The Eva C. Krebs Boxer Spirit is the new name for the Boxer Spirit... READ MORE »»

Grandson discusses Gandhi’s mission

As odd as it may seem, there are still people in the world who don’t know who don’t know the name “Gandhi.” In fact, as Arun Gandhi explained to a packed audience in the Stoller Center a week ago, a stewardess on a flight he once boarded... READ MORE »»

Walter Hall (left) was adorned with a banner in support of V-Day. Students Catie Cooper (right) and Kelly Bjordahl (far right) carried signs that displayed statistics through the UC as part of CGE’s mission to raise awareness about sexual assault.

Students participate in V-Day

One in three women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime. While many were focused on Valentines Day chocolates, during the lunch hour of Feb. 14, the women of the Center for Gender Equity had their sights set on raising awareness. V-Day,... READ MORE »»

Zipcars available on Pacific campus

One downside of attending college that many Pacific students can relate to: not having access to a car. Thanks to the recent debut of Zipcar on the Forest Grove campus, lack of transportation may no longer be an issue for students and... READ MORE »»

News

Retiring professor looks forward to travel, hobbies

When she first began her career at Pacific University, Professor Kazuko Ikeda never expected to stay for as long as she has. “I survived,” laughed Ikeda. “Despite the low salary.” At... Read more »

May 8, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

Slacklining at Pacific: A new way to embrace the sunshine May 8, 2013
Provost explains importance of his role May 8, 2013
Professor Beard bids farewell to Pacific students and faculty May 8, 2013
Former TV actor visits campus May 8, 2013

Sports

Breaking down the Boxers: Pacific football envied by others

Tyler Grant

A consistent P.J. Minaya or a healthy T.C. Campbell? Their initialed first names are not the only things these two teammates have in common. They shared the role of starting quarterback... Read more »

May 9, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

Baseball ends an era May 9, 2013
Tennis finishes rough season May 9, 2013
Key wrestler to return May 9, 2013
Boxers lose an unexpected star May 9, 2013

Student Life

Summer Events on Campus

May 7-11 Big Sky College Track Championships May 16 Northwest League Baseball Tournament May 20 Associated Oregon Loggers May 22 Rotary Steak Feed May 23-26 Music in May May 28-31 Oregon... Read more »

May 9, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student Life

Winter courses offer many travel options May 9, 2013
Campus hosts Japan cultural event May 9, 2013
Jobs offer students summer employment May 9, 2013
Gamma Sigma Fraternity celebrates 150 years May 9, 2013

Opinion

Where have all the flowers gone?: Index editor longs for campus anti-war movement

Dion MacDonald

I had intended to write this for last issue, but space limitations required me to yield to others who wanted their voices heard in the pages of The Pacific Index. In a way, this gave... Read more »

April 11, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Opinion