With the March 5 death of Hugo Chávez who has been the President of Venezuela from 1999 until this week, it has become apparent that some in our culture should use the phrase “Rest in Peace” a little more tactfully. … Continued
Why doesn’t student accounts accept Visa cards, which are one of the most prominent credit cards in use? I feel like this unnecessarily disenfranchises a lot of students. The service charges us three extra dollars on top of our fees. … Continued
I wonder if the person who green-lit “Jack the Giant Slayer” is still working in Hollywood. If so, my soul hurts. In fact, when I finished watching the movie, my diaphragm hurt, too; I was convulsing in fits of laughter … Continued
It is not news to any student attending Pacific that parking spaces are in short supply. Whether you are just beginning your college journey or are strolling through your last years as an upperclassmen, it is common knowledge that by … Continued
Are you a stress or mood eater? Do you eat your feelings? You may think that grabbing that extra slice of pizza will make you feel better. Actually, the guilt associated with over-indulging often makes people feel worse. Because eating … Continued
Diversity. It’s become a hot button topic at our school heard so often it’s almost as redundant as sustainability. It’s something we need, something that people realize is important, but actually incorporating it into our classrooms, our meetings, our day-to-day … Continued
I have run into a number of people over the past few months that have wanted to write opinion pieces for The Pacific Index as a guest, but have not done so. As the opinion editor for the Index, I … Continued
I, like most Pacific students probably do, remember the times I visited campus as a high school student. Like many Pacific students, my experiences visiting the campus I now call home were instrumental in helping me to make my decision … Continued
I would like to thank Professor Jules Boykoff of the political science department for putting on the panel of guest speakers from the media on Feb. 19. It was an incredible opportunity, not just for students in his “Politics and … Continued
Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in the fifth installment of the “Die Hard” series, titled “A Good Day to Die Hard.” It wasn’t so much of a movie as it was a possible transition point to pass the franchise … Continued
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, a holiday that some likely dreaded while others waited in anticipatory glee. Maybe you wondered if you would receive flowers and candy, or whether you would spend the evening alone feeling sorry for yourself. … Continued
Normally I use this space to tackle a current issue. Then I go on to try and encourage change or action. I’m not doing that today. Instead, I’m taking this column and turning it (for this issue) into a list … Continued