Lifestyle

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....

Written by: Jude Bokovoy  The life of a college student can get plenty unorganized when time management skills aren’t in one’s toolkit. Skip the stress by adding these three suggestions to one’s daily routine and get back on track today. Set a sleeping schedule — Of...

Wrtten by: Mikayla Coleman Feeling disconnected from oneself? Noticing codependency on significant people in one’s life? Use this list of ideas to spend some quality time with oneself — allowing for growth, reflection and heightened confidence in one’s identity and...

Written by: Jude Bokovoy Self-care can mean a variety of things to any given person. At its core, self-care is taking time to work on oneself. Whether it’s self improvement, unwinding or picking up the pieces of an emotional week, self-care is always there to help....

Written by: Jude Bokovoy Creating a personalized vision board is the perfect way to get a sense of what is truly important and explore what one’s goals are. Plus, it can be a great way to have a relaxing time making the masterpiece to display. The board can...

Written by:Mirella Barrera-Betancourt As of Nov. 1 2022, Western’s General Scholarship Application is open for students seeking financial aid for the 2023-2024 academic year, with a deadline of Mar. 1. If students are discouraged from applying for scholarships, they...