When it comes to Facebook, people tend to open their souls and pour their every waking action into elaborate posts, dozens of pictures (usually varied angles of the same shot), numerous tags and excessive comments and likes. Yet, when it … Continued
I have been teaching here at Pacific for the past 28 years in the Philosophy Department. As you know, for quite a while, Pacific has had a number of centers on campus, including the Center for Gender Equity, the Center … Continued
Jonathan Levine’s “Warm Bodies” was able to creep its way into first place in the weekend box office competition for two reasons. First, it’s a romantic comedy that actually works. For those worried about the film being a “Twilight” knock-off … Continued
Earlier this school year, Pacific University announced the master plan for Pacific University in the year 2020. As we look forward to what we at The Pacific Index are sure is a bright and promising future, we think it would … Continued
The year 2012 came and went, and now 2013 is upon us. As usual, we at The Pacific Index have had a wonderful time bringing the campus its news this past year, and yet we also hope for brighter things … Continued
Light it up action, a menacing villain and an incorrigible hero. Add it all up and what do you get? You get the best mob movie made since “The Departed.” Sean Penn gave a bone chilling performance as a mob … Continued
Welcome back from winter break! We in the counseling center hope you had a restful, rejuvenating holiday. Sometimes when I take a break from something, it helps me look back more objectively and see things more clearly. For example, I … Continued
In The Pacific Index office, we know just as well as any other student how stressful college life can be, especially when the holiday season rolls around, bringing finals along with it. Anxiousness to get back home, time consumption and … Continued
In 2008, the world got its first cinematic taste of author Stephanie Meyer’s best-selling book series with the first installment, “Twilight.” Now, four years later, the series has come to a close with “Breaking Dawn, Part II.” As we grew … Continued
If someone pitched an idea in Hollywood to make a movie that took place almost entirely on a small boat, that wouldn’t be anything new. It would be shot down and produced independently with whatever funds the filmmaker could drum … Continued
Patience isn’t one of my virtues. It’s not even one of my friends. If I’m at Disneyland I want to be the first one on the ride. On Black Friday if the line is longer than 15 people, the deal … Continued
At a liberal arts college, I find it strange that Christmas seems to be the only winter holiday represented in the University Center. Why are there no Menorahs? What about something for Kwanzaa? We should be more visibly appreciative of … Continued