Six killer costumes on a budget

Six killer costumes on a budget

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor  Caity Healy | Managing Editor Halloween is just around the corner, and although college students may be a bit too old to trick or treat, one thing is for certain: one can never be too old to dress up. That being said, purchasing a...

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WolfStore sells backpacks to help families in need

WolfStore sells backpacks to help families in need

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor The WolfStore at Western has recently obtained new stock from the brand Adventurist Backpack Co. Adventurist Backpack Co. is co-owned and founded by the wife/husband duo Matilda Sandstroem and Kelly Belknap. Sandstroem and Belknap have...

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Spooky DIYs for Halloween

Spooky DIYs for Halloween

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Looking for cheap and fun ways to decorate for Halloween this year? Try out these DIYs to get prepped for the spooky season.   Witch’s Potions Make some witch’s potions to set on a windowsill, at the front door or just...

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Lonney’s Hawaiian food truck review

Lonney’s Hawaiian food truck review

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Lonney’s Lunch Wagon is a food truck located at 152 Main St W in Monmouth. Opening at the tail end of 2018, Lonney’s serves Hawaiian-Asian style cuisine that comes in both smaller and larger sizes. Lonney’s initially started out with...

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Save the pumpkin seeds: My go-to festive recipe

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Instead of tossing the seeds after gutting a pumpkin, turn them into a festive, tasty snack for the fall season.   ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS Start to finish: 25-30 minutes Servings: 1 ½ cups   1 ½ cups of pumpkin seeds 2...

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Alternative Break information

Alternative Break information

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Looking for a way to spend spring break for this year? Check out the Service Learning and Career Development’s Alternative Break program. Alternative Break is a project that gets students out and helping different communities ⏤ both...

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Deals available to Western students

Deals available to Western students

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor College is a wonderful but financially painful time for many students. When all of the bills are released and the bank accounts become borderline empty, it’s nice to be able to go to a location that gives students a little break. Maybe...

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WOU-Hoo: Getting pumped for Homecoming

WOU-Hoo: Getting pumped for Homecoming

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor This year’s homecoming game is readily approaching, and with it comes Homecoming week, filled with fun events and activities for students to participate in every day. The Kickoff Carnival is filled with fun games and prizes to win,...

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Overview of new food trucks in Monmouth

Overview of new food trucks in Monmouth

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor College is often a major transition for students. You’re suddenly living on your own, paying your own bills, and, on top of all of this, you have to pay for your own food. It takes a lot of mental energy to figure out what to eat each...

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