From in person classes to Zoom meetings

From in person classes to Zoom meetings

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...

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Talking about mental health during a pandemic

Talking about mental health during a pandemic

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...

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How we #HowlFromHome

How we #HowlFromHome

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...

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Handmade face masks

Handmade face masks

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor Many people began buying face masks in bulk when COVID-19 was starting to sprout up, which resulted in an exuberant amount of stores to start limiting purchases. Other alternatives that individuals have begun using are painter’s masks...

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How to stay busy during self-isolation

How to stay busy during self-isolation

Rylie Horrall |  Lifestyle Editor According to cdc.gov, “keeping space between you and others is one of the best tools” that people can use to stop the spread of COVID-19. As such, many of us find ourselves isolating in our homes and potentially struggling to find...

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Breakup recovery made easier

Breakup recovery made easier

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Breakups are something that can happen at any time, and, generally, don’t feel great for at least one person. It might be fine for a person who initiates the breakup, but a person on the receiving end may feel different about the...

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Easy-to-do at home nail art

Easy-to-do at home nail art

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Painting my nails has always been a fun activity for me to do; I think it’s relaxing and gives me an opportunity to explore my creativity. Generally, the most common thing that I do is just paint them a solid color and maybe use two...

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Trading out books for bills

Trading out books for bills

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor After finals are all finished, many students may be excited because of two things: one, spring break is around the corner, and two, they can get rid of their textbooks. Most classes on campus have textbooks that require students to...

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Tips to follow for raising your credit score

Tips to follow for raising your credit score

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor For those who aren’t sure what a credit score really is, it’s something that “reflects credit payment patterns over time,” according to experian.com. It’s an important financial consideration in someone’s life, as it is the deciding...

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Locations in the pacific northwest to travel to for Spring Break

Locations in the pacific northwest to travel to for Spring Break

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor The end of the term is just a stone’s throw away, which means that it’s almost time for Spring Break. Western’s Spring Break is happening towards the end of March, which could likely mean that the weather won’t be ideal for bikinis on...

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