Over my four years at Pacific, I have found it inevitable that I will en- counter many situations in which I am stressed, over-worked, overwhelmed and desperately in need of a reconnec- tion with my barely-existing social life. As proof … Continued
Students who aspire to study abroad are often skepti- cal about what to expect in a foreign country. But there are even bigger challenges that students face before they travel, especially the steep prices and fitting an overseas education into … Continued
“Need For Speed” is what hap- pens when you try to make “Fast and Furious” on a smaller budget. It’s also what happens when you take out the flash and add in more melodrama. It stars Aaron Paul, fresh off … Continued
Over the past few years there have been many issues that have graced the opinion pages of The Pacific Index. One of the most central and frequently recurring of these themes, however, has been the impact of the now rapidly … Continued
Friendly, outgoing people beautiful historic scenery, catchy accents and the chance to travel was what I was told to expect once I got to York, England. I had the opportunity to talk with students that went in the past and … Continued
I suppose I should start off this review with full disclosure; for quite some time now, I have known myself to be a relationship person. I feel more secure, more confident and more self-aware when I am committed to someone … Continued
For those Pacific University students who keep fit regularly in any capacity, the Stoller Center provides the only outlet in Forest Grove that provides a safe, convenient and well-maintained gym. However in the last three years that I have been … Continued
Back in September I wrote a movie review for Lee Daniel’s “The Butler.” While it was not a horrible movie, I concentrated most of the review on my disdain for the changes to the actual story it was based on … Continued
If you’ve seen “Toy Story 3,” think about the first scene that shows what’s going through Andy’s mind while he’s playing with his toys. Now imagine a feature length movie like that, but more random and with Legos. Of course, … Continued
Welcome to the days filled with the after-effects of post-Valentine’s day. As we wind down to the final hours of love expression as overly-sweet as the currently on-sale chocolates and the Cupid imposters hang up their synthetic wings and oversized … Continued
There are many times that I feel the need to complain about Pacific University. This, however, is not one of those times. Like many Americans, I watched Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday. So like most Americans, I saw an ad … Continued
The story of a man falling in love with a machine has been told many times before. So is the story of a machine struggling to find a way to be human. Both exist in director Spike Jonze’s romantic dramedy … Continued