By: Brianna Bonham
Staff Writer

This year, the Chinese New Year falls on Monday, Feb. 8. There are exciting times in store for this New Year, including a presidential election. In 2016, The Fire Monkey makes its first appearance since 1956. The Fire Monkey represents leadership and competition.

In 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt won the presidential election against Herbert Hoover. 1932 also marked the third year of The Great Depression. President Roosevelt won the election again in 1944, another Year of the Monkey.

In 1954, Elvis Presley began performing across the south. In 1968 both Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy were both assassinated. In 1980 began the Reagan Revolution and Reaganomics.

In 1992, iconic bands and artists such as Dr. Dre, The Beastie Boys, and REM released albums. 2004 was the last year there were new episodes of Friends aired.

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the International Club at Western is holding a Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 8. The cost is $6 for ID holding students.

For more information, keep an eye out for flyers around campus!