Lifestyle

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Getting involved on campus can mean a multitude of things — going to various sports games, participating in events, joining a club or a combination of all of them. Another way students can be involved is through committees. Western...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Mon., Feb. 10 — Central Lions Club Meeting, a service club, meets at the Independence Elks Lodge from 12–1 p.m.  Thurs., Feb. 13 — Mystery Book Club Meeting at the Independence Public Library from 6–7 p.m. A discussion group for book...

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow  | News Editor According to The Statesman Journal, over 78% of Oregon high school students graduated within four years between 2017-18 — still the second lowest state in terms of graduation, behind the District of Columbia. At Western, enrollment...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Getting a new piercing can be a fun, spontaneous activity when wanting to try something new. I was someone who got their ears pierced when I was very young, but as I got older, I wanted to get more — specifically in my ears. One thing...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Valentine’s Day is a time where many people decide to go out on dates — whether it’s a first date with a stranger, or an outing with a long-term partner. In a small community like the Monmouth-Independence area, it can be difficult to...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Snacks: For most parties, snacks are some of the most important must-haves. People will graze on chips while watching TV, or start a conversation over the appetizers. An easy set up is an assortment of chips in large bowls...

Sean Martinez  | Copy Editor With midterms looming on the horizon, getting into a relaxed state of mind can be challenging for students. One of the more helpful ways of achieving that is through meditation. There are many different practices, ranging from sitting in...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor One of the biggest struggles many college students face is having access to home cooked food. Often the residence halls do not have access to a kitchen, only access to microwaves. Luckily, there are many residence hall-friendly...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Winter can be a beautiful season: the snow falling and crunching beneath footsteps, icicles hanging from the rooftops and not to mention the aesthetic pictures that come with it. Unfortunately, being in Oregon means that the snow...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor It can be easy to forget to turn off the lights in the house, or even to turn the water off when answering a text while doing the dishes. While little things like these don’t seem too big at the time, they can unfortunately add up to...