Rainbow Co. struggles to stay alive
At the beginning of the 2017-2018 year, Rainbow Coalition (Rainbow Co.), Pacific University’s LGBTQ club, had more than ten members who regularly attended meetings and a full executive board. At …
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Williams presents on feminism
Pacific University student Carly Williams delved into new found meanings behind knitting on April 25 during her senior capstone project presentation, titled “The Knitting, Intersectional Feminism.” Williams started her presentation …
Read MoreBarnes theorizes end to poverty
Pacific University philosophy major Sierra Barnes believes it is possible to combat the ever-growing poverty levels around the globe. Barnes not only believes this is possible, she also holds that …
Read MoreSenior Lishao Chen presents on challenges facing minority groups
The students that attend Pacific University come from nearly every state in America and more than 20 different countries worldwide. In a school driven by different cultures and ethnicities exposure …
Read MoreChong runs simulations
Pacific University senior Zach Chong is simulating 15 years of information in just 13 weeks for his senior project. Chong, a business major, is running a simulation for his self-created …
Read MoreAdamson examines climate change coverage in media
Thomas Adamson, a Pacific University senior majoring in Environmental Studies: Politics, Culture & Society, will soon be presenting his senior project titled, “Where Do We Go From Here?” The project …
Read MoreDolgin redefines genre
Fanfiction is often stereotyped as underdeveloped work written entirely for the purpose of placing oneself inside a fictional world. But perhaps it is a genre full of works worth studying. …
Read MoreSenior’s novel includes gods from different cultures
The old gods and the new gods clash in an alternate world where the political climate is as turbulent as this one. Pacific University senior Gillian Reimann ascribed her love …
Read MoreSenior studies effects of binge-drinking in mice
Senior Andres Garcia, an environmental science major with a focus on environmental toxicology at Pacific University, studied the influence of binge-drinking and stress on drinking behavior for his senior capstone …
Read MoreAlfaro looks at impact of immigrant illiteracy
Senior Lauren Gonzales Alfaro realized there was an issue with illiteracy in immigrants from Mexico when she married into a Mexican family. This realization prompted her to spend a year …
Read MoreAbner explores Irish and American news coverage
Senior journalism major Rhayn Abner took her place at the head of the classroom in Marsh 206 on Senior Projects Day, and in front of a crowd of teachers and …
Read MoreDewitt sets the tone for project with lights
When people hear the phrase “I’m a theater major,” their first reaction is usually either a chuckle or a scoff. Many students do not fully appreciate the work that theater …
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