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Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt To honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Western and Student Engagement partnered with the City of Monmouth to bring a week of celebratory events to the community. This year, MLK Week marked the 16th anniversary of...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt On Jan. 28, Western’s athletic teams celebrated the 50th anniversary of the long-standing federal civil rights law, Title IX. For those unfamiliar with the law, Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex-based...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt Senate Joint Memorial 2 —more popularly dubbed the “Greater Idaho” bill— was introduced to the Oregon legislature by Republican Sen. Dennis Linthicum on Jan. 10. If passed, the bill will seek out discussions regarding...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt On Jan. 18, Western celebrated its 167th birthday with a small commemoration on the second floor of the Werner University Center. A table was set up from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., complete with cupcakes and a poster board where students...
Written by: Nicholas Sarysz Lana Del Rey is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, whose real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant. Del Rey rose to fame in 2011 with her debut single “Video Games” and, shortly after, the album “Born to...
Written by:Mikayla Coleman Two Fish and an Elephant” — Khruangbin “Shades of Man” — Khruangbin “Apollo’s Mood” — The Olympians “When We Meet” — Cuco “Clair de Lune” — Lofi Fruits Music, Chill Fruits Music “Wohltemperiertes Klavier (lofi Bach)” —...
Written by: Gretchen Sims The most recent exhibit to grace the Cannon Art Gallery is a collaborative project showcasing artists who attended the Whiteaker Printmakers’ BIG INK workshop in Eugene, Oregon. This show will run from Jan. 11 through Feb. 10,...
Written by:Gretchen Sims It feels like so much time has passed since the traumatizing end of finals week. Since The Howl has yet to have a release since school was in session, there is much that has been missed. Here are just a few media releases that have been...
Written by: Gretchen Sims Jan. 20 wrapped up the most recent student exhibit in the Instructional Technology Center. The works from the student watercolor show showed off the incredible talent of Western’s student artists. The exhibit was an exciting first for some...
Written by:Jude Bokovoy Been waiting for a topic to be discussed in the lifestyle section of the Western Howl? Wait no longer. Shoot an email to howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu and see it in an upcoming edition. Whether seeking advice or information regarding a particular...
Written by: Jude Bokovoy Running out of activities to do with friends? Check out the list below for some inspiration for the next girls night. Holiday — Valentine’s day is just around the corner. Celebrate one’s most beloved friends by having a sleepover. Come in...
Writtten by: Nicholas Sarysz All year long, leading a healthy lifestyle is important, but during the cold and flu season, it becomes even more essential. Maintaining good physical and mental health can strengthen one’s immune system and lower one’s risk of illness....
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