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Back on Track

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Photo by Rose Everingham Pacific Volleyball Prepares for Key Home Matches The Pacific University’s volleyball team is looking to turn an adversity heavy start to the 2026 season into a stronger second half. After battling a demanding nonconference schedule and a challenging opening to Northwest Conference play, the Boxers earned a 3-0 victory over Lewis […]

Q&A w/Missy Smith, OSAA Assistant Executive Director and founder of the Oregon Girls Sports Leadership Summit

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Originally from Oregon, Missy Smith attended Oregon State University, where she played basketball and softball. Now, she advocates for younger athletes. This interview conducted by Samara Day for MEDA 240. Smith will speak at 11:45 in Marsh second floor auditorium on Wednesday, October 28 Samara Day: Where are you from? Missy Smith: I’m originally from […]

“All That’s Left”

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Photo from Isabella Makino Isabella Makino uses her summer research project to connect Hawaiʻi’s younger generations to the islands’ history For senior English literature major Isabella Makino, her summer research project is more than just the result of a few months of investigation. It’s a deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s history and culture, and an exploration […]

Singing a New Song

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Pacific’s choirs prepare for their annual fall concert This year’s fall choral concert will be a little different than previous years, but director Dr. Katy Green says that she’s excited for the journey the ensemble will take the audience on this year, which will stem beyond their performance next Friday. Audience members will be invited […]

The Poetry of Research

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Pacific University’s annual research conference keynote speaker, Charles Delplanche discusses his past undergraduate research and upcoming speech As Pacific University’s annual research…

Index staff: What’s your fav Halloween movie and why do you like it?

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Ava Hlavacek, Sports Editor My all-time favorite Halloween movie has to be Girl vs. Monster, a Disney Channel Original and a classic for me growing up. I’ve always been a believer that Disney movies have some of the best soundtracks, and in my opinion, this is no exception. Watching this movie now, it is pretty […]

New Face in Boxer Athletics

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Pacific Athletics welcomes new trainer Elena Matt to the staff The training room is rarely quiet. The sound of athletic tape ripping from its roll mixes with the rustling of ice bags, the shuffle of cleats across the floor and the conversations of athletes coming in and out. One athlete might be icing a sore […]

Homecoming Showdown

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Pacific Men’s Soccer Set for Rematch With Puget Sound Pacific University men’s soccer enters the center of their conference schedule with plenty still to play for. Through their first nine matches of the 2026 season, the Boxers currently sit at 2-4-6 overall and 2-2-6 in conference play, putting them in the middle of a competitive […]

Preview: “Boxed Women”

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Mai Ide Brings Identity, Imperfection, and Storytelling to the Cawein Gallery By: Ezri Thompson Pacific University’s Cawein Gallery will host Boxed Women, an exhibition by Portland-based artist Mai…

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