Center offers students internship help
The job market is demanding more and more out of their employees. Prospective employees ought to have a college degree, preferably a masters or a doctorate, as well as volunteer work. On top of all of that, an internship is … Continued
Over, Under 21: Places to go, see, visit in Portland
Portland has many unique and unusual places to explore, including a plethora of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, tours, entertainment options, movie theaters, regular theaters, art studios, museums libraries etc. This column will highlight places for students over and under the … Continued
Office explains study abroad options
For many students, the chance to study abroad can seem to be out of reach. This can be for a variety of reasons, whether it’s financial difficulties or students just don’t think that they have room in their schedules to … Continued
Guest lecturer discusses animal behavior studies
The betta fish in your room might be more aware of its world than you think. Jonathan Balcombe is the chair of Animal Studies with the Humane Society University and is coming to Pacific Feb. 10. Recently he has focused … Continued
Around the World: Junior discusses French culture shocks
While she was studying abroad in Paris, France last semester, one of the things junior Svea Larson missed most about being home in Oregon was the food. She was baffled as to why she could not find black beans anywhere. … Continued
Play commemorates Black History Month
Black history comes alive in “Who I Am: Celebrating Me,” a play using various forms of performing arts to bring unsung African American heroes to light. Sponsored by the Black Student Union, BSU, it features a community of artists whose … Continued
Alumni commend Peace Corps involvement
Pacific presents various opportuni- ties to its students. The Peace Corps is one opportunity where students can access information about this volunteer fortuity that might otherwise not be as simple to obtain. Networking is one of Pacific’s key characteristics. One … Continued
New dorm raises RA quota
The search is on. A new residence hall in 2014 means more resident assistants will join the team to fill it. For Ben Dictus, Area Coordinator for Clark Hall, McCormick Hall and Gilbert Hall said there would be no more … Continued
New minor surfaces: Gender and Sexuality Studies joins forces with CGE
The Center for Gender Equity joined forces with Pacific’s Gender and Sexuality Studies and created a power team. “This merger makes sense for both CGE and the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor because the two programs share so much in … Continued
Mentors guide youth in local schools
“Pump It Up!” isn’t simply a catchy phrase on the Pacific campus; the name exemplifies the campus mentor program. Through the Civic Engagement Center, Pump It Up! inspires talent and unlocks youth potential through mentoring the youth in local schools. … Continued
Handbook breaks down Obamacare
The majority of the student population is familiar with the term “Obamacare,” but outside of what they hear from their peers and family, most don’t know any details about the act and what it actually does. The Center for Civic … Continued