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Protestors in Portland lie down for nine minutes June 2nd to protest the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for nine minutes, causing his death. Protesters' faces have been blurred to protect their identities.

Protesters in Portland lie down for nine minutes June 2 to protest the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for nine minutes, killing him. Protesters' faces have been blurred to protect their identities. Rev. Chuck Currie

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Pacific University Addresses Protests Against Police Brutality and Former Student-Athletes Use of Racial Slur

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 - by Ella Cutter and Brendan Swogger - 1 Comment

UPDATE: We’ve added a quote from Tamia Parsons, who posted about Von Almen, below. On Monday evening, June 1st, Syracuse student Tamia Parsons posted a video on Twitter of former …

An image from Ji Su Im, an artist affected by the pandemic.

Student Life / Top Stories

How artists are surviving during a global pandemic

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Without access to studios or the supplies they need to create art, student artists at Pacific have lost a lot since the pandemic started. Senior Daniel Josefchak had signed up …

The UC posterboard for upcoming events has been cleaned early this year due to COVID-19.

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Campus Life and University Finances in the Era of COVID-19: President Hallick to take voluntary pay cut next year

May 8, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

In a pre-COVID world, Pacific students knew what to expect from campus life: always a bustling University Center during lunch, study group sessions in the Tran library, crowded basketball games, …

Student Life / Top Stories

Love in 2020: How to Bicker with Your Partner

May 8, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

During my relationship, which is coming up on its first anniversary, I have had exactly one fight with my boyfriend, and it was resolved within such a short period of …

Four different shows/movies to pass the time chosen by Index staff.

Student Life / Top Stories

A Summer Quarantine Binge Guide

May 8, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

We all will have a lot of time to kill this summer as we continue to hunker down. To help keep you busy, the Index staff have compiled some of …

Opinion / Top Stories

The Birds and the Boxers: Love in the Time of Coronavirus

April 24, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Each year, as the end of spring semester approaches, Pacific students start getting busy (in every sense of the word). When the cherry blossoms in Trombley Square begin bursting, pheromones …

Reporter Ryan’s little sister, Emmy, who has an incredible talent for destroying a perfectly cleaned room and leaving slime puddles everywhere. The two have become roommates amid the COVID-19 quarantine.

COVID-19 / News / Top Stories

Six Feet Away From My Sister: Quarantine With My Family

April 24, 2020 - by Editor - 2 Comments.

“So, do you want your room back?” Was the first question my Mom asked me upon finding out I was moving back home to Sparks, Nevada due to Pacific closures. …

German professor Lorely French's contribution to the drive.

Arts and Entertainment / COVID-19 / Student Life / Top Stories

From Helping Characters to Helping People : The Costume Shop Facemask Drive

April 24, 2020May 13, 2020 - by Quint Iverson - Leave a Comment

Near the end of the season, the Pacific University Theater Department’s costume shop had run into a snag: The annual DanceWorks show had requested only five costumes this year instead …

Owners of Oregon City Records Tory and Jessica Economou stand in front of their business.

Arts and Entertainment / COVID-19 / News / Top Stories

Small Businesses Find Ways to Adapt to Coronavirus Shutdowns

April 24, 2020April 27, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

With stay at home orders still in effect, small businesses throughout the state are struggling to survive. In Oregon City, a small town located about an hour from Forest Grove, …

Villager Hornsby explores the forest on the title screen of New Horizons.

Arts and Entertainment / COVID-19 / Opinion / Student Life / Top Stories

Ode to Animal Crossing

April 10, 2020April 12, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

The Animal Crossing series has been in development for almost two decades and fans have waited 8 years for New Horizons to release, but it certainly was worth the wait. …

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Love in 2020: Slippery Secrets of a Lubricant Lover

April 10, 2020April 16, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Sex. Most people have it, lots of people talk about it, and it’s even regulated by law. However, as I know very personally, it can be a pain… literally. That’s …

Pacific sophomore, Annie Doughty (pictured), has enjoyed tie-dying matching outfits for herself and her dog, Britney Spears, while social distancing.

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Pacific Students Tackle Social Distancing

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Amid the current world health crisis regarding COVID-19, the World Health Organization has advised the public to maintain social distancing. With campus closures and the transition to online classes, Pacific …