The Upside: Focusing on What Matters During a Pandemic
Let’s face it: with the entire world in the dismal state it is in, motivation to look on the bright side of any situation is low; if not nonexistent. Pacific …
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Thoughts From a First Time Voter
This year’s presidential election is going to be unprecedented. There will be more youth voters than ever, and many first time voters. I’m one of those first time voters. I …
Read MoreBernie Sanders Drops Out of Race for Democratic Candidacy- Was it Worth It?
Senator Bernie Sanders shocked voters on Wednesday, April 8 by ending his presidential campaign, effectively clearing the way for former Vice President Joe Biden to swoop in and scoop up …
Read MoreThe Line Between Being Informed and Being Exhausted
With the influx of news and events that is occuring now, it’s hard to find a line between becoming informed and overwhelming yourself. A majority of the news that is …
Read MoreThere’s No “Back to Normal” Now, No Matter How Loudly You Yell About It
When I chose to write an opinion piece on social distancing, I was planning on writing an article asking for nuance; that the people Tweeting one should only leave their …
Read MoreMary Oliver’s Spring Azures: A farewell to darkness
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) is known for her focus on nature throughout her pieces including prose and poetry. Mary Oliver: New and Selected Poems includes a plethora of nature pieces by …
Read MoreIndex Staff’s Quarantine Media Guide for April 24th
Half-Life VR but the AI is Self-Aware (2020, created by wayneradiotv) by Quint Iverson Hello, Gordon! I want to be clear about a few things: Yes, this is a YouTube …
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The Birds and the Boxers: Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Each year, as the end of spring semester approaches, Pacific students start getting busy (in every sense of the word). When the cherry blossoms in Trombley Square begin bursting, pheromones …
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Martin – Car Seat Headrest by Quint Iverson “Martin” might just be the best expression of musical loneliness I’ve ever listened to. It’s a song about living in the happiest …
Read MoreBYU Honor Code on Same-Sex Relationships
Brigham Young University (BYU) has been no stranger to controversy in the past month. The university, a private institution affiliated with the Church Educational System (a system adopted by any …
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“Half-Life: Alyx” Review: The VR FPS is still locked in its Vault
“Half-Life: Alyx” is the moment VR headset owners have been waiting for. That’s right: Big-name VR games have finally moved from tech demo to launch title. “Alyx” is the first …
Read MoreExplore Hell and Party with Satan in Night School’s “Afterparty”
Only a week before the arrival of COVID-19 and the sudden shutdowns it caused, I made a snap decision to invest in a Nintendo Switch. I’m not sure whether this …
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