While Pacific University students might have spent their summer lounging on the beach, working around the clock at a new job, or traveling, a policy change was enacted that affects every individual on campus. On May 31, 2015, all of … Continued
Pacific University Greek Senate voted in a 6:2 decision to abolish fall pledging for the 2015-2016 year at a meeting Sept. 9 in response to a confrontation from student life administration. Greek Senate, PUGS, were given the options to do … Continued
Television drama “The Librarians” chose the Marsh west lawn, Old College Hall and the downtown area of Forest Grove as a filming site for its newest episode. The crew transformed the location to emulate a small Washington beach town. Filming … Continued
Several large construction projects will be underway as new and returning students arrive on campus. The projects began early to mid-summer and are scheduled to be finished mid-September but may run into January. There are three major construction zones on … Continued
Facilitating faculty and student relationships is a core element of what makes Pacific University special. This was an influential characteristic Lorelle Browning exhibited in her 25 years spent as an English professor and department chair. On Sunday, April 26, Browning … Continued
One side effect of being a college student is stress. Cramming for tests, pulling all-nighters and maintaining a social life along with paying for tuition and loans are all stress factors of attending a college or university. Yet, one factor … Continued
Last issue, The Pacific Index ran an article about Karen, a Pacific University sophomore who claims she was sexually assaulted in her dorm. On April 22, the District Attorney sent back its charging decision saying there was not sufficient evidence … Continued
On the morning of May 13, community members from all over Washington County will be congregating at Pacific University to learn new ways to prevent suicide in their community. The event, Summit of Hope, will be bringing David Covington, an … Continued
Focal studies has been a hot topic on campus year-round and has the center of much debate. This year one thing that can’t be said is that Pacific’s administration is unaware of the controversy. “The administration is aware that the … Continued
From party stories to depressed outcries to online bullying, the Pacific confessions page has been the center of controversy around campus since it gained it’s first “like” in 2012. The confessions administrator, who asked to remain anonymous, was inspired by … Continued
Camaraderie is built in many ways on college campuses. For some groups it’s celebrated with hands cupped around a coffee mug or playing catch in the Quad. For others it’s smoking cigarettes in Trombley Square or the gazebo. Yet, the … Continued
Every year, Pacific honors the accomplishments of graduating seniors through multiple celebrations and award ceremonies. The most prestigious award of all goes to the student that has shown the utmost dedication academically. The valedictorian is honored as the top student … Continued