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 the completion of her 30th year as a Japanese … Continued
To many Pacific students, sun and slack are synonymous. When the sun is out there are sure to be anywhere from two to 20 people balancing and tricking on the polyester webbing strung across the trees in front of Clark … Continued
Every student on campus has had a significant interaction in some way with him but very few know who the man upstairs making the decisions is. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, John Miller, has a hand in every … Continued
Instead of returning to Pacific next fall, English professor Pauline Beard will be starting her retirement on a five week trip traveling throughout Europe. Beard was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and was raised in England in an industrial town … Continued
“I crawled out of bed to be with you Spartans,” said actor Ed Asner to his audience in the Tom Miles Theater Monday afternoon. Imitating his often-curmudgeonly roles, he sardonically added that it was the “biggest mistake I’ve ever … Continued
The largest collaborative effort towards Earth Week ended April 23, with the seventh annual “In Your Face Lecture.” President of the Environmental and Civic Action Core Max Sieler, said the 2013 Earth Week was a collaboration from multiple clubs … Continued
Men’s mental health and self-harm is not a common discussion topic but one that was addressed all the same. This was the message of the Center for Gender Equity during the discussion, “Societal Pressures: Men and Self Harm,” in the … Continued
As of Wednesday, March 3, the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center reopened to the public in their new building. Construction has been underway for a new home for both of the centers due to a need for greater … Continued
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 members. “The importance of Lu’au to … Continued
It is no news to Pacific students living on campus that Clark Hall is in need of improvements. But according to University President Lesley Hallick, a possibility for the future would be improving the outdated residence hall by taking it … Continued
Campus tours at Pacific University are thorough in all regards baring one exception. On the typical route leaders take prospective students inside residence halls, the newly built library, Marsh hall, the Stoller Center, and a couple of other classroom settings. … Continued
While it’s not uncommon for Pacific students to study abroad during the school year, one group of students chose a non-traditional vacation spots, and instead spent their winter term in Kenya. Alongside Richard Paxton, a professor in Pacific’s education program, … Continued