Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Content warning: this article contains mentions of mental health struggles. As students begin to gear up for midterms, stress begins to build up as well. Losing oneself in school or work is easy, and once the...
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Aim for Pluto
Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor When prompted with the question “Where did the name Dr. Spice come from?” Nishant Vashisht — the Dr. Spice in question — asked a follow-up: “Do you want the real story or the fake story?” The fake story: “That’s because I’m the...
Budget bougie grocery guru
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor Content warning: this article contains mentions of weight, nutrition, eating and fitness. Eating well in college can be a challenge, just as much or even more so than getting good grades, working out or balancing one or...
Calling all “Stans”
Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer Content warning: this article contains topics of murder and suicide. On April 10, rap artist Marshall Mathers, better known by the stage name, Eminem, posted an announcement to his official Instagram account stating that he is...
LGBTQ+ Exhibition
Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor The second traveling exhibition from the Stonewall National Museum & Archives has found a temporary home in the Hamersly Library at Western. The exhibition, titled “Transcending Gender Bodies and Lives,” illustrates the...
HSI Summit
Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor The upcoming Hispanic-Serving Institution Summit will take place for the third annual time at Western from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. The event is free but requires registration in advance by Thursday, April...
Meet Hunter Hall
Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor A few things to note about Hunter Hall, the Associated Students of Western Oregon University President: his love for Western is reflected in a Naruto headband engraved with the Western logo, he works with graphic design and used...
Meet Western’s Peer Development Coordinator
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Western’s Werner University Center houses many student resources, including the Center for Professional Pathways. The CPP offers a variety of services, including resume and cover letter assistance, a headshot station,...
Picnic recipes
Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer Spring has arrived, and along with it comes beautiful flowers, sunny days and markets with the freshest fruits and vegetables. Take advantage of this beautiful season with homemade snacks perfect for any picnic: HOMEMADE...
Connor Price
Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor Sworn in earlier this year, Conner Price, a former Western student, has become one of Oregon’s first licensed paralegals. Before 2023, licensed paralegals did not exist in Oregon. The licensure was created to establish more...