Student Life

As students gear up for a much-needed winter break, there are a few things that need to be remembered before packing up bags and racing off campus. The Director of Residence Life Ryan Aiello and Director of Housing Lisa Geraci … Continued

According to a New York Times article, employment rates for new college graduates have fallen sharply in the last two years and only half of the jobs landed by new graduates even require a college degree. So, it’s no wonder … Continued

Many opportunities present themselves on Pacific University’s campus for students to experience different styles of writing and view life in a new light through an author’s eyes. Tess Gallagher, ranked one of America’s finest contemporary poets, visited campus on Nov. … Continued

The Pacific Speech and Debate team is off to a strong start for the 2011-12 season. So far, the team has participated in three tournaments. On Oct. 1-2 the team finished second overall out of more than 10 teams at … Continued

The last week of October is known nationally as Open Access Week. The purpose of this week is to improve student, professor and public access to information. The cost of scholarly journals has skyrocketed in the last decade, particularly science … Continued

Held in the MPR last week, the Freshman Major Fair was busy from start to finish. The room was filled with tables and display boards manned by professors and students majoring in the subjects they were dedicated to, discussing and … Continued

The movie “Rum Diary,” featuring a well-equipped and versatile actor, Johnny Depp, fell flat on its face in theatres during its opening weekend. Despite its initial praise, the “Rum Diary” finished fifth this weekend in the box office, failing to … Continued

On Oct. 17, the President of Northwest Veg and Senior Research Analyst at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Peter Spendelow visited campus to talk about food in the environment. Between 30 and 40 students attended Spendelow’s presentation that was … Continued

The Residence Housing Association wants students to express their ideas by hearing what changes or improvements they would like to see in the residence halls. The process starts with filling out a proposal form. “While students have always been encouraged … Continued

Housing and Resident Life spent the past month working to ensure students’ health and needs are maintained and met. Two rooms have been treated for bedbugs since the semester began. Students reported bites and though visual checks by Student Life … Continued

People cannot be swayed from their strong religious and cultural beliefs enough in order to understand one another. When such ensues: love is lost, life is lost and destruction overwhelms all. Following this theme, “Heathen Valley” by Romulus Linney, is … Continued