Junior wins writing competition

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Every writer dreams of getting their work published, whether it is in a literary review or a full-length book. That’s just what happened for junior Shannon Konoske. Her work “Harbingers” was submitted to Glass Mountain Literary Magazine at the University … Continued

ELC gives unique student opportunity

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One brisk morning, two children held their parent’s hand on their way to the Early Learning Community, ELC, located in the basement of Berglund Hall at Pacific University. A college student passed the family as the youngest child waved hello. … Continued

Imagine 2020: HPC embraces reviews, vision

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Since Pacific University has grown structurally, academically, and in enrollment size, the effort of the Imagine 2020 campaign is charging ahead full-force. Vice President of Enrollment Management for Graduate and Professional Admissions Jon-Erik Larsen views the goals of Imagine 2020 … Continued

Alumni band releases extended play

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For alumna Tara Velarde, 23, music has been a part of life since her formative years. As such, she’s not at all surprised she has managed to keep in such close proximity to her passion. “Proximity” is the first track … Continued

Time capsule reveals Pacific history

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During Homecoming 2014, a time capsule was placed in the Cascade residence hall filled with memorabilia that will commemorate today for future generations. There was also a time capsule removed from the U.C. that was placed there in 1962. A … Continued

New calendar system proves learning curve

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For the fall 2014 semester, students have said goodbye to the e-mailed list of events formally known as Boxer Briefs. Unfortunately, students have yet to say hello to the new calendar program on the Pacific website. This semester, the Pacific … Continued

IPAC program creates clarity

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Psychology Professor Sahana Koslofsky answers the question of how to implement a general understanding across 10 different health professions on ethics and how to become a successful health professional. Shahana Koslofsky is the founder of the Inter-professional Competence, IPC, course … Continued

A capella groups combine forces

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Two a capella groups on campus put aside their competitiveness with each other and combined their talents to create a fun and unique perfect pitch. Pacific’s female a capella group, Voce Femme and male a capella group, Splendid Audacity have … Continued

Optometry debt: Alumna justifies immense loans

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Amber Dunn graduated from the College of Optometry in 2013 with $250,000 in debt, and the loans she recently took out to start her own private practice linger over her head. Optometry students often come out of school with approximately … Continued