Is the Farmer’s Market Worth the Hype?
The first thing that caught my attention was the various scents of food wafting through the air. The market offered a variety of food to try; from churros to boba tea, and fresh bread to kettle corn.
From Zoom University, Back To Normality
Academics is the most important thing when it comes to life at Pacific. Although “Zoom University” was a pain last year, classes are finally back to in-person this year, causing some underclassmen to struggle, as they have never truly experienced college academics in a classroom setting.
First Year of College… Again?
The 2020-2021 school year was confusing, frustrating, and draining. Our college education was moving forward, or just beginning for some, in the midst of a pandemic. The ever-changing COVID-19 protocols and uncertainty of our future made it impossible to find a routine with school, sports, and extracurriculars. Students on and off campus struggled to find normalcy in their college education, and for many freshmen, their experience was cut short.
“Nurture” Review: art will not save you
Porter Robinson’s sophomore effort “Nurture” is an original yet personal record about being in an intense artistic rut. Quint Iverson reviews for the Index.
The Academy Awards Make History for the Second Year in a Row
This year’s Oscars were anything but normal. It seemed like an accurate reflection of the abnormality of the past year.
A Year in Review: Learning to Cope and Grow with Constant Uphill Battles
The past year has been a whirlwind of emotions and disasters.
Ted Lasso Is the Perfect Summer Obsession for Sports Fans… and Everyone Else
What do you get when you take an American football coach– a caricature of the southern football fan stereotype– out of the SEC and drop him in a British football club? The answer is explored in the incredibly witty and hysterical Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso.
How to (Actually) Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Think about the last thing you ate. Now ask yourself: where did it come from? Isn’t it strange that you probably have no idea where it’s from, who grew it, or even what it’s made of?
Nutraceuticals Promote Well-Being and Prevention of Disease
Nutraceuticals describe any product derived from food with basic nutritional value alongside additional health benefits
Monocropping and its Negative Effects on Public Health
There have been too many farms that have been practicing mono-cropping and it is killing the soil and making food unhealthy. Not to mention it is not a sustainable way to farm.
Forgive Me, I’m Tired: Reflections on the End of My Senior Year
Bren Swogger reflects on finishing his senior year in the midst of COVID-19.
Oregon’s Confusing Vaccine Distribution: Underlying Conditions and Frontline Workers Last
Although Oregon isn’t in last place amongst other states in terms of dolling out Covid vaccines, the distribution process has been confusing. First responders were able to get the vaccine right off the bat, which makes sense since they’re exposed … Continued