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Meet the director

Abr 9, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor Content warning: this article includes mentions of assault and violence Kristen Perry has her dream job. Her first time applying for Director of Abby’s House at Western, Perry didn’t get the position — derailing her career path, although only temporarily. After graduating from Western, she experimented with other positions, jobs she loved and couldn’t keep, but found herself back in Monmouth. It was what she truly wanted to do — and maybe that’s why six months later, the position opened, as if it was waiting for her. Since November 2021, Perry has been the Director of Abby’s House. “In a way, I don’t like the title,” explained Perry sheepishly. “It’s like, oh, I’m talking to the most important person at Abby’s House — and that’s not necessarily true.” What is true, however, is the very real existence of Abby’s House advocacy. Perry is a confidential advocate — which, she stresses, is not the same as a therapist. The title, supported by a lengthy training program, allows for Perry to speak with individuals about a vast range of topics — often centering on trauma — and she cannot share that information with anyone else. “I myself have experienced sexual assault and I experienced that while I was in college, which is why I got involved,” said Perry. “I get to work with survivors who are at their lowest. And I get to help bring them up — lift them up, mentor them — and also help them work through their trauma. I feel very special and very honored that people feel comfortable telling...

A plan of action that works

Mar 12, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor I truly believe that there is no better source for good advice than someone who has already made all of the wrong decisions. I’ve been through more than enough academic overtime to share what worked for me, what not to do and how to go about surviving school. The first word of advice — it is normal to get overwhelmed, feeling like chores, homework and everything else slowly pile up. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it is that even the smallest steps towards a goal can make a world of difference. Here are five tips, a few of which have psychological and scientific evidence backing them, that will help one get out of an academic slump. The Five-Minute Rule — The five-minute rule is a lifesaver for many people who struggle with ADHD and other psychological roadblocks when getting simple tasks done. It is a cognitive behavioral therapy technique that only requires one to spend five minutes doing the task they are dreading. After that five minutes is done, if the task is really that horrible, they are free to stop. However, after five minutes pass, most people find themselves still performing the task and continuing until completion. Take it from someone who used this rule to finish dishes and laundry last night — it works. My favorite: The To-Do List — The To-Do List is a marvelous invention that decreases anxiety, provides structure and keeps the writer accountable for their day-to-day life. It’s versatile; anything from a “boring Sunday morning” schedule to a “seven due assignment” schedule will benefit from the To-Do...

Giving the play-by-play

Mar 12, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor The Gate River Run, the US National 15k championship, is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, in Jacksonville, Florida with at least one Western student in attendance. Wyatt Smith will graduate from Western at the end of the Spring term of 2024 as a Political Science major. Commentating for the upcoming event is another huge step in Smith’s future. “Commentating is what I’ve always wanted to do,” said Smith. “I’ll be in the back filming the race, and then every mile we’ll be checking in. I’ll be discussing main storylines of the race, the prize money, the USATF pool, who’s in the lead, who’s falling off, expected winners — that sort of thing.” Listed on gateriverrun.com, the website boasting the event alongside Smith’s employer Runnerspace, is a prize fund of $58,000. 2024 will be the 30th year of Gate River Run hosting the event — which Smith will be in attendance for thanks to Runnerspace. Smith, with a history of directing race events, will still be jumping headfirst into new territory with his first commentary ever on the world-class event. “I’m pretty invested in the sport,” said Smith. Smith himself is a track athlete — running the 15 and 8. The first pro athlete to win first place in either the women’s race or the men’s race will win a grand prize of $12,000, decreasing in funds until tenth place at a prize of $500. All finishers in the 15k will receive a medal. The event will not be hosted live, but snippets will be uploaded afterward to www.usatf.tv. Contact the author at...

Oregon coast hot spots for beach babes

Mar 12, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer One of the best things about living in Oregon is living in a coastal state and having access to beautiful beaches. Along with the sandy seasides come delicious restaurants, nifty thrift stores, crystal shops and loads of locally owned businesses. Next time one feels like being a beach babe, check out some of these beachside hot spots. Visions Rock Shop — Visions is located in Lincoln City in an extremely adorable barn-type building, amongst other stores and shops. They have a variety of crystals, rocks, towers, spheres, fossils, thundereggs and gems. Visions even provides classes on how to make your own pendant to wear as a necklace. Garibaldi Portside Bistro — Garibaldi is only 10 minutes away from Rockaway Beach and stands as an excellent family-owned portside bistro right next to the water. The bistro offers a cozy environment with live music, welcoming beach decor and a variety of food items perfect for anyone. It is an excellent place to stop and fill bellies with delicious food, along with fast and efficient service. Pick of the Litter — Pick of the Litter is a thrift and consignment store located in Newport. They provide a variety of vintage clothes, movies, furniture, cookware, accessories and more. The best part is that Pick of the Litter is run completely by volunteers from the community, and the money raised at the thrift store goes directly to the Lincoln County Animal Center. Visiting their store will ensure high-quality products and contribute to helping with the care and love for animals in the community. Eleanor’s Undertow Cafe —...

Spring term is upon us

Mar 12, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Taylor Duff | Staff Writer Spring term is upon us, and many of us have so many choices for courses offered in the new term. There are a few hidden courses that many don’t know about because they may be unconventional or not talked about. Here are some ideas if one is exploring their options for the Spring Term. A 210-Art for Health — This course investigates the known connections between various creative pursuits and their positive effects on health. The curriculum includes journaling and assessment of art-making activities and other habits, goal-setting for art-making as a physical exercise and good mental health habits and stress-reduction strategies through art-making. BA 310-Consumer Behavior — This course investigates the conduct associated with finding, purchasing and using goods and services. Analysis and discussion are held regarding the behavioral concepts’ significance for both strategic and tactical marketing activities (e.g., personality, motivation, perception, cultural effects, decision-making process, satisfaction, learning, persuasion, etc.). BI 425-Ornithology — This course examines the biology, ecology, diversity, behavior, anatomy, physiology and conservation of birds. The curriculum focuses on the ecology and avian evolutionary links. The focus of the lab will be on fieldwork techniques and bird research methodologies, as well as observations of both preserved and living species. COM 410-Communication and Event Planning — Students will create, plan, organize and execute a significant event for the chosen organization in collaboration with a school or non-profit community group liaison. At the end of the term, students will turn in a portfolio showing the assignments they have completed. CSE 469-“Hey U Up?”: Tech, Culture, and Maybe Love — This course...

Upcoming concerts in Oregon

Mar 12, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Jaylin Hardin | Sports Editor Many consider concerts to be a lifestyle. Images brought to mind consist of Woodstock, Coachella and the Warped Tour — places where people camp out and spend their days. Some follow their favorite artist religiously, while some watch for a ticket price to drop, but no matter what kind of fan one is, concerts are an enjoyable experience. Here are some upcoming concerts set to come to Oregon. March 3 — Grace Potter, 7:30 p.m., Portland, OR, Roseland Theater March 7 — Bad Bunny, 7 p.m., Portland, OR, Moda Center at the Rose Quarter March 16 — Blake Shelton, 7 p.m., Portland OR, Moda Center at the Rose Quarter May 10 — Pearl Jam, 7:30 p.m., Portland, OR, Moda Center at the Rose Quarter May 10 — X Ambassadors, 8 p.m., Portland, OR, Hawthorne Theatre May 13 — Lizzy McAlpine, 8 p.m., Portland, OR, Moda Center at the Rose Quarter May 26 — Avril Lavigne, 7 p.m., Ridgefield, WA, RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater May 28 — Red Hot Chili Peppers, 7 p.m., Ridgefield, WA, RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater June 7 — Madison Beer, 7:30 p.m., Portland, OR, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom June 14 — Cavetown and Mother Mother, 6, Troutdale, OR, McMenamins Historic Edgefield Arena June 26 — Hollow Coves, 8 p.m., Portland, OR, Aladdin Theater July 1 — Noah Kahan, 8 p.m. Ridgefield, WA, RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater July 13 — Blink 182 and Pierce the Veil, 7 p.m., Portland, OR, Moda Center at the Rose Quarter Aug. 13 — Ethel Cain, 7 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square Contact the...

Long-running businesses are going bankrupt

Las empresas de larga tradición quiebran

Mar 12, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer This year has been extremely hard on businesses; the large corporate businesses we are used to seeing on every street corner have not been exempt. The pandemic and quarantine inflicted lasting effects on these businesses, and the debt that racked up is too much to handle. High costs and growing debt are not the only setbacks these businesses are facing; competition with online retailers is taking them out completely. Some of these well-known businesses have been in the game for over 50 years, and by the end of 2024, they may be gone completely. Rite Aid — After almost 60 years, Rite Aid is losing its battle of fighting a long chain of problems including lawsuits and debt from COVID-19. Similar to other pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, Rite Aid faced several lawsuits of filling unlawful opioid prescriptions for customers — adding to the tremendous debt they were already facing. Competition from other pharmacy chains like Amazon, Costco, Walmart and Target was also another huge setback. From March to May of 2023 alone, the company losses added up to $307 million — creating an ultimate 3.5 billion dollar debt. Rite Aid has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — a form of bankruptcy that allows a company to stay in business in an attempt to restructure obligations — and many of its stores have been shut down. Bed Bath & Beyond — Bed Bath & Beyond is known for having designer furniture, home goods and good quality houseware — now they are known for accounting for one of the largest retail bankruptcies...

Introspective planning for V-day

Feb 27, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor I’ve always questioned the validity and purpose of Valentine’s Day. Why does it matter so much to dedicate one day to a loved one? A devoted partner should be doing that every day. I attribute the existence of Valentine’s Day to consumerist culture and societal pressure to not be single. So, I started thinking about what else I could do on Valentine’s Day to make it special, but not like how society has designed it. The stereotypical Valentine’s Day event consists of buying flowers or chocolate and planning a date or elaborate escapade with a partner. My version of Valentine’s Day shifts the focus from partners and romantic interests back to oneself. Instead of buying roses, find a local flower shop and buy a bouquet. Give the bouquet to a family member or friend, or simply keep it in a noticeable place for the next week to brighten the day. Buying locally is a great way to give back to the community and keep some good feelings for oneself. This goes for any product, but with the overstated emphasis on roses at this time of the year, giving more love and attention to some lesser-loved flowers will be a nice change of pace. Instead of falling into the consumerist scheme of buying ten different heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, make some baked goods at home. The calming ritualistic nature of taking the time to bake will add fulfillment and purpose to the day. Giving baked goods to someone is also a great way to show that time was put into that person’s gift....

Dating in a small town

Feb 27, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Finding romantic places to take one’s sweetheart in a small town is a difficult task. This Valentine’s Day, refer to this list for date ideas close to Western. Monmouth The Sippery — This independent coffee shop is a favorite hang out and study spot for Western students, and it can make for a cute date as well. Curl up in a soft chair or on a couch, and grab a tasty drink. The Red Poppy Studio — The Red Poppy Studio offers craft classes at a low price for those who are artistically inclined, or for those who are just starting out. Otherwise, come shop for beautiful art pieces created by local artists to hang up at home. Momijis — On the corner of Monmouth Avenue and Main, a quaint sushi restaurant sits waiting for couples to dine in. Or, if eating a relaxing dinner at home is preferable, their delicious sushi is available for take-out as well. Sundew Tattoo — Go get matching tattoos with one’s beau or bae at this local Monmouth tattoo parlor. Phoebe, the owner, creates magic on the skin with designs including flowers, animals and bugs for all skin colors. Main Street Ice Cream Parlor — Want a sweet treat? Look no further than this local ice cream parlor, within walking distance of Western. They provide many delicious flavors of ice cream and milkshakes with dozens of toppings to choose from. Independence Witches’ Vine — For those who are in touch with their spiritual side, this plant and crystal store provides all kinds of witchy needs. Don’t...

Rylie Cader en persona

Feb 13, 2024 | Estilo de vida

Escrito por: Hannah Field | Redactora de noticias Rylie Cader es muchas cosas: animadora, fan de Disney y una romántica empedernida. Una de esas pasiones, las animadoras, comenzó a principios de la escuela primaria. Se inscribió en un campamento de día durante el segundo grado - dirigido por las animadoras de la escuela secundaria local que dirigiría Cader hacia su futuro. Cader es ahora animadora en su segundo año en Western. Este febrero, el equipo de animadoras asistirá a la competición anual en Anaheim, California, lo que recordará a Cader su segunda pasión: Disneyland. "Vengo de una familia Disney muy grande. Y la razón es que mi abuelo -falleció cuando yo tenía diez años- venía de una familia superpobre. Creció en la pobreza. Tuvo que crecer muy deprisa por eso. Y le encantaba Disney porque le hacía sentirse como un niño otra vez", dice Cader. "Siempre se aseguraba de que pudiéramos ir, y por eso, a mi madre le encanta Disney". Cader ha estado en Disneyland innumerables veces. Sabe cuándo los precios de las entradas son altos -y en febrero lo son- y qué atracciones antiguas había y dónde. Cree que Disney es algo que cambia y evoluciona con sus fans. Su abuelo recorrió Disneyland en el primer año de su apertura - algo que inevitablemente cambió la trayectoria de la línea familiar de Cader. Cader se graduó en el instituto en 2022. Ese año, su madre quería llevarla a Londres para celebrarlo, pero Cader tenía otros planes. "En realidad le dije que quería ir a Disney. Ella estaba...

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Meet the director

A plan of action that works

Giving the play-by-play

Oregon coast hot spots for beach babes

Spring term is upon us

Upcoming concerts in Oregon

Las empresas de larga tradición quiebran

Introspective planning for V-day

Dating in a small town

Rylie Cader en persona

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