Lifestyle

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Making a valentine is a cute, old school way of symbolizing appreciation, admiration and adoration for another person — not to mention, it’s easy and cheap to do. For anyone looking to do something simple for Valentine’s Day, try...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Flowers are a common way to convey love or appreciation on Valentine’s Day, whether it’s for a significant other, a friend or guardian. The most common flowers to use are roses, however, there are other flower options out there for...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not take the opportunity to try out some fun Valentine’s desserts? An easy one to try is cookies — dive into this recipe to make something sweet for that special someone in mind....

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...