Wellness center opens to public

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Nearly 420 people gathered into the parking lot of the new Virginia Garcia Wellness Center for the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 19. Community members and staff gathered under tents to listen to speakers, and later had the … Continued

Students unite, join fight against cancer

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Vice President of Colleges Against Cancer Kathryn Onley is not an everyday advocate for cancer awareness. Onley’s service to the club comes from the impact this disease has had on her family. During her senior year of high school, Onley’s … Continued

Education majors show bleak outlook

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For many students still in school, there are little-to-no jobs waiting for them after college. This is a very harsh reality for those who want to be a teacher in Oregon. Senior Mike McGuire has wanted to be a teacher … Continued

Panel discusses reality of student loans

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For the first time in history, the debt Americans owe due to college-related costs is higher than the amount they owe in credit card debt by more than $5 billion. Current, former and future students alike are being hit with … Continued

Scholars exchange culture, ideas

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In Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, a very common stress on migrants is the psychological effects that arise when splitting life between their native land and a foreign one. To better understand these strains and the effects they have, associate professor Robin … Continued

Instructor sees bright future for dance

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At 9:40 a.m., some students are recovering from the strain of early morning classes and some are just waking up to start their day. But in the small, bright dance studio next to Tom Miles Theatre, vibrant, heavy percussion bounces … Continued

Center pushes for green living

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Ever wanted to do something over the weekend but needed transportation? Ever wonder if the weight room machines could do more than tone? Pacific is working toward making these and much more possible. The Center for a Sustainable Society hit … Continued

Work study yields concern

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As many around campus have noticed, the incoming freshman class for the 2012-13 year is the largest incoming class in Pacific history. Of those students, 532 are reported to be receiving federal financial aid, including federal work-study eligibility. This large … Continued

School of pharmacy searches for dean

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The Registrar’s office launched an online transcript ordering system on July 9, allowing students quick and easy access for requesting transcripts. No longer will students have to travel between the Registrar and Business offices to fill out transcript information and … Continued

Registrar speeds up transcript ordering

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The Registrar’s office launched an online transcript ordering system on July 9, allowing students quick and easy access for requesting transcripts. No longer will students have to travel between the Registrar and Business offices to fill out transcript information and … Continued

Mobile eye care serves community

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There are people everywhere in Washington County who need vision screening but can’t afford to get it in the traditional way. Either their insurance won’t cover it, or not all of it, or they can’t even afford the insurance at … Continued