Written by:Mirella Barrera-Betancourt This Halloween season, many celebrities did not wait until Oct. 31 to don their costumes. This year, social media saw some of the craziest costumes worn by celebrities. Whether it’s because they are hilarious or just...
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Space Up this Year Friendgiving Spread with this Captivating Dessert
Written by:Jude Bokovoy Don’t let the name drive one away — this olive oil cake recipe has subtle notes of lemon that will satisfy any craving. This cake is perfect for a Friendsgiving with countless presentation options, simple ingredients and perfect for a light...
A Beginner’s Guide to Exercise
Written by: Gretchen Sims Ever wondered how to maximize a workout? How to do the most in what little time a college student has? Is the thought of branching out from the cardio machines nerve wracking? Going to the gym can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be....
New Food Truck Opens in Mounmouth’s The Annex
Written by Mirella Barrera-Betancourt The Monmouth community recently welcomed a new locally owned food truck — Aaron and Jack’s Snack Shack, an “out of the box” diner-style eatery with a dash of cultural delectables. The Snack Shack is now serving customers at The...
Winter Cheer Tryouts are Rapidly Approaching
Written by Jude Bokovoy Winter cheerleading tryouts are on Nov. 14 — who’s ready? Interested in a place to work on cheer skills, bond with likeminded people and perform in front of a crowd each week? The WOU Cheerleading Team may be just what one is...
Passion for the Passage
Written by Jude Bokovoy Wanting a place to display one’s creations? Whether one’s interests lie in writing, art or photography, The Northwest Passage has a place for it all. The Northwest Passage is accepting submissions until Nov. 4 for their fall 2022 issue. What...
You are Much More Than Your GPA
Written by Jude Bokovoy Welcome to midterm season. For some students, this season is just as stressful as a typical week, but for many it can be one of the most stressful parts of the term. It can be easy to allow grades to have a chokehold on one’s life or...
It’s Ok to Buy That One Dress From SHEIN
Written by Mirella Barrera-Betancourt The allure of clothing brands like H&M, Shein and Forever 21 can be tempting to many consumers. With their cheap prices, trendy clothing and wide display of styles, fast fashion clothing brands have become increasingly popular...
Pondering a Podcast?
Western’s guide to creating a podcast through Student Media Written by Lifestyle Editor Jude Bokovoy One of Western’s hidden treasures is that Student Media has a fully functioning podcast studio that is open to all students. If one has the desire to...
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