Student Life

Most students have to make adjustments when returning to school in the fall after a long summer break, but for senior Alex Hintz, the transition was greater than that of the average student. Hintz spent his entire junior year studying … Continued

Until now this column has dealt with locations you visit for a couple of hours. Since this is the last column until fall, things will be changed up. These are more than locations, they’re events that can take up a … Continued

One of the most talked-about subjects concerning student life at Pacific University is the startup of Kappa Sigma, a new fraternity students are trying to bring to campus. Unlike other fraternities, it is proposed to be Pacific’s first national chapter, … Continued

Among the glow sticks, energetic chants and banners proudly sported by college students, there was a message that was heard loud and clear: Take Back the Night. Parading around campus on April 16 at 8 p.m., students and community members … Continued

When asked about why she chose to take a travel course to Trinidad rather than stay on campus during winter II, senior Rupa Patel answered, “Why not?” As a comparative religion minor, Patel set out on her trip feeling not … Continued

The establishments in this edition of “Over and Under 21” are Portland mainstays with an international flair. The over 21 option is an English-style pub and the under 21 is a hodgepodge coffeehouse and hookah bar. Down Belmont Street there’s … Continued

Walking down 12th Street from Belmont towards Hawthorne Boulevard, there is a rust-colored building two stories tall with a fence around it. It looks like the kind of place you go to get antiques, the ones given to you by … Continued

SURFING | Oregon Coast   April 13th, May 4th Student Cost | $35 Non-Student Cost | $50 Non-Affiliate Cost | $65   HIKING | Coast Range  April 19th Student Cost | $5 Non-Student Cost | $10 Non-Affiliate Cost | $20 … Continued

When junior Alexandrea Yoong approached mathematics and computer science professor Doug Ryan about beginning a club for those interested in the field of computer science, she was still unsure of what mission statement would define the club. However, Yoong was … Continued

Seeing the world has been one of senior Aaron Cochrane’s major goals for most of his life. “I’ve always enjoyed international travel and wanted to do more of it,” he said. During the fall 2012 semester, Cochrane got to pursue … Continued

If you’ve been paying attention to this column, you may have noticed that the over 21 and under 21 options have some sort of connection each time. The first two were glass-front, hole-in-the-wall establishments. The second two were both arcades. … Continued