Index Staff Playlist – chill vibes
This week’s playlist was inspired by some chill music to study too since the middle of the semester is here and students have been working hard in their classes.
Missing White Woman Syndrome: The Gabby Petito Case
This art piece shows two women holding the same sign, symbolizing that they are having similar experiences with biased coverage; showcasing the #NoMoreStolenSisters symbol on the Native woman. In early September, news broke out about Gabrielle “Gabby” Petitio, a missing … Continued
MET Gala – The AOC Dress Controversy
Many people had something to say about Alexandria Occasio-Cortez’ (AOC) dress. She wore a white dress that had bright red letters on the back reading “TAX THE RICH,” which sparked a controversial conversation.
The Center for Gender Equity Settles Into Their New Home in Scott Hall
The Center for Gender Equity (CGE) moved into a new space in Scott Hall in August earlier this year, which is slowly becoming the home for all student life centers like the Student Multicultural Center (SMC), McCall Center for Student Engagement (MCCE), and now the CGE. Tucked behind the stairs down the hallway of the first floor, you’ll find the Pride Boxer in front of the new CGE office, Scott 127
Index Staff Playlist: Back 2 School
On this week’s Index Staff Playlist, the Index staff share songs that capture the experience of returning to a new normal.
Club Fair Brings Sense of Community Back to Campus
Club fair took place on Friday, Sep. 10 and gave students the opportunity to connect with other peers outside of their regular classes. There was a more palpable feeling of community this year versus the virtual club fair last year.
Pacific Athletics: One More Year
The pandemic impacted everyone’s lives around the world and the majority of people had to make sacrifices, especially athletes.
The Thrifting Trend and the Negative Effects on Low-Income Communities
Thrifting has its benefits, especially in helping out the environment and canceling fast fashion through recycling and reselling; but it can be detrimental to lower income and immigrant communities who rely on low priced everyday necessities.
Pacific University Hosts Vaccine Clinic for Students and Employees
On Monday, April 12, Pacific University sent out an email to all students and staff to register themselves to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The school hosted a clinic on campus on Saturday, April 17.
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.
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Releases Report
In February of 2021, the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) released the 2020 report which included a letter from Narce Rodriquez.