Lifestyle

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...

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,...

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...

Cora McClain | Copy Editor Now that summer has rolled around and class is out, a good bit of relaxation is in order. However, if the extra time might be a bit too boring, then give volunteering a try. From the local library to the community garden, there’s bound to be...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Summer isn’t truly complete without a few s’mores. This classic treat is easy to make, delicious, and is often associated with great memories made around campfires. However, sometimes even old favorites can use a new and interesting...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor   Michelle Soutar, BS in Communications: “The names on my cap represent people that have always supported me and held me up during my last few terms. Like most things in college I hadn’t intended to put flowers but a mistake...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor There are many great things to look forward to after graduation: the celebrations, the feeling of accomplishment, the relief of being done with school and of course, the gifts. They often come from well-meaning friends and family, but...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Javan Mngrezzo, Class of 2017: Tell us about your background. Where are you from? What did you study at Western? I was born in California. We moved around a lot, so I wouldn’t say I’m from a specific spot, just overall California....

Morgan Taylor | Freelancer This simple sweet treat is sure to be the perfect snack for after a workout, or just to cool down. All you need is a blender, some popsicle molds, which can be purchased at your local grocery store or Amazon, and freezer to whip up these...

Karlene Curtin | Staff Writer Oregon is home to some of the finest thrift stores in the U.S. and has some of the best clothing finds that are far  cheaper than corporate clothing stores. By thrift shopping, one is encouraging recycling thus creating a cleaner...