April 8, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Going to sleep sounds both like a blessing and a curse when the clock is roughly pointing past 1 a.m. On one hand, lying down in bed with a soft, cozy blanket and a pillow with the cold side sounds so enticing. Deep...
Disclaimer: all articles featured in this issue are fake in celebration of April Fool’s Day April 1, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Spring term has finally arrived and brought with it a fresh air of love. While February can be seen as the month of love,...
Disclaimer: all articles featured in this issue are fake in celebration of April Fool’s Day April 1, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor All university students will have to study at some point in their college career, unless they are a wizard or have...
March 11, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor With the temperature outside slowly getting warmer and the need to go outside wearing layers of clothing dwindling, it’s that time of the year when we shake off the cobwebs of our dorm rooms to begin spring...
March 11, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor I believe there is no sweeter taste than that of chocolate. With a sweet, creamy and enjoyable taste as well as a lovely appearance, it is a candy that is normally a person’s best friend or guilty pleasure. Not only...
March 4, 2026 | Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor In the winter, dry skin affects approximately 70% of the population. This is due to a plethora of reasons — skin conditions or the low humidity that comes with the season being two of the main ones — and can...
March 4, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor I remember sitting in the backseat of my parents’ car with my older sister. We had this circular metal thing that, when a CD was placed inside, we could plug in some headphones and listen to the songs that were on...
Feb. 25, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Since attending Western, I have been experiencing a lot of feelings. Stress has admittedly been the primary one. Yet, it isn’t the feeling I want to discuss at this moment. A lot of my family members and friends...
Feb. 18, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor French fries are one of the most beloved sides to many fast food dishes. Most burgers come with a full side of them, chicken baskets come stacked with them and even fish have “chips” to adorn the main dish. Fries...
Feb. 18, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle EditorThose in relationships are often trying to find ways to make their partners feel appreciated. Ranging from pricey gifts to dates to even traveling together, everyone tries to find a way to make their significant other...
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