One of the many lessons that our fine liberal arts education provides us is that there are no magic fixes; ignorance of a problem does nothing to solve it. Although this may rank small on the global scale, our institution … Continued
Dear Editor, We, the Greeks, would like to respond to questions asked by Kathleen Rohde regarding our decision on the Lambda Omega Delta co-ed Fraternity becoming recognized by the Pacific University Greek Senate (PUGS). 1. In your own words why … Continued
“It can get pretty quiet down here,” is a common testimony when referring to the Berglund Center for Internet Studies. Most people would be surprised to know that the BCIS exists in the bottom level of Berglund Hall. Even more … Continued
Although I may grow to regret it, I did not spend my final spring break as an (undergraduate) college student ditching Oregon for some decent weather and traveling south – as many wiser students did. Instead, I visited home, caught … Continued
Unfortunately, I do not know enough about current development projects at Pacific to comment intelligently; I hope to remedy that in the future. However, as a teacher with forty-four years of experience, I do know good writing when I see … Continued
It’s April. Not just April. The middle of April. As in, two-weeks-until-Senior-Projects-Day April. Oh. Jesus. Suffice to say we’re starting to feel the pressure and the polite, “How’s your project coming along?” may be met with glares and muttered (or … Continued
The statement that financial benefits “come back directly to the students” can only be said by somebody who hasn’t eaten pizza the University Center recently. Behind this kind of fog I think it can seen straightforwardly that: 1. There are … Continued
The 22nd Street Café is an omelet of small-business success and community flavor. Voted “favorite breakfast” option of 2008 and 2010 by the Forest Grove News Times, 22nd Street Café is one of Forest Grove’s oldest family-owned small businesses. Built … Continued
It’s everywhere. From the Pacific University website, to the numerous posters hanging from nearly every wall on campus; The 51st annual Pacific University Lu’au is almost here, and it’s arriving quickly. Much like every year, the lu’au will share a … Continued
Here at Pacific, and at most college campuses for that matter, students are encouraged to share their own cultures with others, and in turn, reciprocate by being open to new experiences one may not encounter outside of the college setting; … Continued
As the second wave of mid-terms looms ever closer and homework begins piling up past our ears, spring break is the beautiful escape we’ve all been waiting for. Wallowing in lost hours of sleep, we can only tread water for … Continued
Sean Mills’ commentary, “Green for growth or just the sake of green” in the Mar. 3 edition of The Pacific Index contained what I can only hope was an attempt at humor and hyperbole about our President and Board of … Continued