The nerves of being a college freshman are something that every Pacific student has experienced at one time or another. But before or after that anxiety burns off, there is also a period of excitement that tags along with the … Continued
Walking onto the campus on the day I moved into my dorm was probably the most terrifying day of my life. I felt like a little kid all over again; clinging to my parents’ sides, refusing to let them out … Continued
As new, excited faces start to fill the campus and people are shifted in and out of the university life, I realize that accepting the position of opinion editor has made me one of those faces. Although I am sad … Continued
I had intended to write this for last issue, but space limitations required me to yield to others who wanted their voices heard in the pages of The Pacific Index. In a way, this gave the campus an extra few … Continued
If you are a fan of the “Evil Dead” franchise, then you should know that the movies are not supposed to be exactly terrifying. Well, for the most part. The original “Evil Dead” came out more than 30 years ago, … Continued
College students aren’t exactly known for their “early to bed, early to rise” attitudes, but getting sleep is an integral part of staying healthy. As the semester begins to wind down, it can feel like there is a lot to … Continued
I casually overheard a conversation the other day between two students that are in a class with me, who were, as can be expected, complaining about the class. Student A went on a rant, which basically summed up to “it’s … Continued
Graduating from college can be a scary thing. Although the months leading up to graduation were exciting and promising for me, they were also filled with uncertainty and stress. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life … Continued
Though there is quite a wide range of forms of entertainment these days, none are quite as awe-striking as magic. Names like David Copperfield, Chris Angel, and Harry Houdini have left admirers in wonder over centuries. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” … Continued
Since when does a secondary branch come before the needs of the primary campus? Apparently, since 2013, in regards to the state of Pacific University. University President Lesley Hallick and her many boards are making moves to reinvent the Hillsboro … Continued
Between busy class schedules, social events and late nights, college life is not always conducive to healthy or regular eating. For many of us, hectic life routines present common roadblocks to healthy eating. Factors such as time, money, access, attitudes, … Continued
It has been a few weeks since Arun Gandhi visited campus, but believe it or not, it’s taken me that much time to actually process all that he shared with us. At the close of the event, I wasn’t sure … Continued