The Western Howl is Oregon’s oldest established college newspaper, belonging to Western Oregon University. The Western Howl is student-ran, covering news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment and opinion, both on and off campus. Each year a new Howl team leads the publication.
Written by: Nicholas Sarysz In an age of rapid technological change, many people are understandably fearful and uncertain about the implications of artificial intelligence. To discuss these fears, I figured there was no better way than to reach out to the direct...
Written by: Gretchen Sims Sometimes as a college student, it feels like there is no time in the day that one can take for themself. Between class, homework and a job, it is hard to find enough time to sit down and eat, much less enjoy oneself. However, it is at these...
Written by: Mikayla Coleman Hello Western, We have come to the end of an era. As an employee of two years, it is unbelievable to me that this will be the last article I will write for the Western Howl. There is an overwhelming amount of things to reflect on. For one,...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt College is already difficult enough having to navigate challenges, but it is especially challenging for a first-generation college student with nothing to draw inspiration and general conclusions from. I am the first person in...
Written by: Nicholas Sarysz The 2024 United States Presidential Election is just under 17 months away, which means many of the presidential nominees are declaring themselves for election, with a few big names still expected to be announced. Here is a brief overview of...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt On May 31, Kim Johnson — the author of the best-selling, young adult novel, “This Is My America” — visited students and the community to speak on the success of her acclaimed debut novel. Johnson is the recipient of the Pacific...
Written by: Jude Bokovoy A few members of the Howl took the time to deeply ponder what cocktail would fit best with each major here at Western. Find the drink to clink at one’s graduation toast. American Sign Language — Mimosa Anthropology — Old Fashion Art and...
Written by: Jude Bokovoy The time has finally come. For some this journey has taken a decade, for others it has been as short as three years. Nevertheless, this is an accomplishment to be proud of. For some, this is another degree on their path through education, for...
Written by: Mikayla Coleman I’ve had a few cats in my lifetime, but one constant was that they were all rescued and adult-aged, meaning I had no idea when their actual birthdays were. When I adopted a kitten this summer who was born in-shelter and I saw her date of...
Written by: Gretchen Sims Disney has been making live-action remakes of all their classics for years, but they have been very hit or miss with audiences. While movies like “Cinderella,” “Cruella” and “Maleficent” have been quite popular with fans, others, like “The...
Written by: Gretchen Sims Western’s Theatre Department debuted “The Wolves” on May 31 which was performed consecutively for the following three days. Written by Sarah DeLappe and directed by Raissa Fleming, the opening night performance was a smashing success that...
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