Pacific Index

Seniors are closing the season strong as tennis comes to an end As the spring season winds down, both the men’s and women’s tennis teams are reflecting on a campaign marked by development, durability, and powerful senior contributions. The Boxers have seen plenty of competitive action this season, and with the year’s final matches approaching, the experience and leadership of their upperclassmen have proven crucial.

Senior Angelina Dominguez talks about her final year of rowing Angelina Dominguez is the lone senior this year for the Pacific rowing team. Dominguez has been a part of the program for three years now, and is in her last season of rowing. “I was interested in trying out a new sport, and I had a couple of friends on the team,” said Dominguez.

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Senior Ryley Vickroy tells what it’s like being the only special education graduate this year—and why she loves what she does “I’ve grown in every single way imaginable,” expresses senior Ryley Vickroy as she takes a trip down memory lane to her first year at Pacific.

Education major, Shania Pacheco sheds a light on student teaching and her journey getting where she’s at Huddled in an echoey Stoller staircase in between practices for Lū‘au and Hō‘ike, senior Shania Pacheco tells the story of her journey at Pacific. “For me, I am a completely different person that who I was,” she says earnestly, referring to the girl she was when she first stepped foot on Pacific’s manicured lawns.

Senior Dahlia Leighton combines majors to boost engagement in outdoor adventure For many Pacific seniors, capstone is a daunting mountain to climb. Senior Dahlia Leighton has seemingly complicated that struggle by combining both of her majors, Spanish and outdoor leadership, into one project. However, Leighton showed nothing but excitement and passion when discussing her capstone.

Analyzing 80 articles from U.S. and French outlets, the Pacific senior uncovered how media narratives can shape attitudes toward vulnerable communities For Pacific University senior Grace Bland, a lifelong fascination with France evolved into an academic project examining how the media shapes public understanding of refugees.

2026 Seniors Swing into the Northwest Conference Golf Championship By: Vivian McCullough Nikki Tabios first picked up golf in high school when her dad introduced her and taught her the basics. What started as a simple introduction, turned into a meaningful bond. From there, she fell in love with the game and committed to Pacific. During Tabios’ time at Pacific, she learned important lessons like resilience.

Senior Dado Cokic conducts research for his capstone project about the change of biomechanics after fatigue that causes severe knee injuries in soccer players. The hard work and passion of an athlete are reflected not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. For senior Dado Cokic, these two worlds come together seamlessly. As senior capstone projects approach, the extensive preparation, research, and experimentation will mark the culmination of his undergraduate journey.

Pacific’s Jazz band set to perform at on-campus event, Spring Jazz Nite. By Abby Fisher Looking for a fantastic musical event to attend on campus? The Pacific University Jazz Band will be performing on Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, located in the Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center. The concert will be conducted by Dr. Abbie Brown and will feature student musicians from the university’s jazz program.