Lifestyle

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor With the world currently at odds with COVID-19, many businesses have unfortunately had to close their doors or, on a lighter note, had to modify the way they operate. In the Indy-Mo area, there have been multiple restaurants that have...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor Our current pandemic situation has affected how numerous people go about their lives; some can’t go to their favorite restaurants, take a night out with a loved one or friends or even hold a birthday party during this time of...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor A trend that has been circling around on various social media platforms is bread baking. According to cnn.com, it’s possible that people are using it to help preoccupy themselves during this time of social distancing. As a result,...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor If you’re like me, self-isolation could be making students ponder changing their hair more than normal — personally, I’m only one breakdown away from dying my hair. However, I don’t actually want to dye my hair, I just want something...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor Compost is made up of decayed or decaying organic material and could be compared to nature-style recycling. According to lessismore.org, food and yard waste make up between 25 to 50% of trash that is thrown away. Because it can make...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor Smoothies are one of my favorite drinks — or is it considered food? They are great because there are multiple combinations to be made, not to mention they’re healthy. During this quarantine, smoothies can be an easy treat to make and...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor Many students may find themselves working for long periods at a desk or table. With our current pandemic, some may note that they’re sitting even longer than normal. While sitting at a table or a desk may be better than working on a...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor Like most universities in Oregon, Western has switched to having entirely remote classes for spring term. Unlike having only one or two online classes during a term, having to manage all courses online is a challenge for both students...

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor COVID-19 has impacted the world significantly — certain restaurants have closed their doors for the time being or for good, and some businesses have to temporarily shut down and schools and universities have switched to remote...

The Western Howl Staff Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Puzzles have been my go-to during quarantine. Coupled with a TV show I can binge-watch, lately it’s been “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” and I’m good to go.   Caity Healy | Managing Editor My family and I have...