Opinion

With pledging now in session, I think it’s important to talk about some of the realities of Greek life here at Pacific. Movies often portray sororities as houses full of promiscuous, shallow women that are only interested in boys and … Continued

What do you think of when you hear the word “stress?” If you’re like most college students, you probably shrug and think, “Meh. Story of my life.” Let’s take a step back for a second and look at the story … Continued

In spring of 2010, six months into her term as President of Pacific, Lesley Hallick released the initial draft of Vision 2020, which was to be Pacific’s framework for the next decade. After her nationwide “Listening Tour” to determine what … Continued

At the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year, a ban on selling bottled water in the Boxer Bistro went into effect. Three Pacific students, two of which have graduated, brought forth the prohibition of selling bottled water in the Bistro. … Continued

This campus needs more art and I expect many agree with my opinion.  As a tour guide, I often explain to visitors that because Pacific’s small, students here have a big impact on activities, culture, academics, policies and food—but art/aesthetics … Continued

If you had asked me when I first started college what I wanted to do with my life, I had two answers: a CEO for a high-powered company or a housewife. Yes, yes, I know those things are not even … Continued

Greetings from the Student Counseling Center. You may have seen us over on the corner of the Forest Grove campus, tucked away in the building we share with the Student Health Center. Some of you come see us on a … Continued

My time at Pacific University has been short, but it has already been such a great experience. Having spent the first part of my years of college at a different school, I can really tell the difference between the first … Continued

Metal and plastic are on campus life’s must-have list this year, but not because it’s stylish. Pacific’s on-going battle with bed bugs left a great deal of furniture out in the cold as Housing and Residence Life enacted a ban … Continued

Real World, a small sliver of orientation performed by POD leaders, was such a pivotal part of my orientation process (and to others I’ve spoken with) and I’m saddened to see the tradition lose its spark and importance with new … Continued

As the new opinion editor of The Pacific Index, I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my vision for the upcoming school year. I would like to see more guest contributors this year. I want … Continued