Graphic of flip phone | Graphic made by Addison Watts Nov 5 2025 | Kiera Roedel | Copy Editor Stop me if this sounds familiar: it’s late at night and there are assignments that need to get done, but it’s impossible to put down the smartphone. This type of situation...
A photo of Burgerville’s Vampire Slayer Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. | Photo by Belen Ponce Leal Oct 29 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor It’s always interesting to see what kind of menus companies can come up with for a spooky season. Whether it be...
A photo of the entrance to Salem’s Grand Theatre | Photo from @salemhistoricgrandtheatre on Instagram Oct 29 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor No matter one’s preferences between cozy, community-centered Halloween events or scary, chilling adventures, there is sure to...
A photo of Halloween yard decorations. | Photo from @halloweenperfection on Instagram Oct 29, 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Halloween is known throughout the United States as the spookiest time of the year; the time when children go door-to-door wearing...
Photo of Yesteryear Farms’ pumpkin patch located in Wilsonville, Oregon. | Photo from @yesteryearfarmswilsonville on Instagram Oct 22 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Fall is a special season for some. It’s the season of change, the time when the leaves on...
Mark Fischback, or Markiplier, portraying one of his alter egos known as Wilford Warfstache | Photo by @markiplier On Instagram Oct 15 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Everyone has gotten nostalgic at some point in their lives. Recently, I’ve noticed a trend...
A photo of Western’s mascot, Wolfie, posing in a dorm room. | Photo from @westernoregonuniversity on Instagram Oct 8 2025 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor Moving to a new town or city can be pretty intimidating for anyone. Whether a person enjoys traveling or...
April 9, 2025 Written by: Isabelle Jones | Lifestyle Editor According to Business Insider, the average debt an American owes is $104,215 across mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, auto loans, credit card debt, student loan debt and other debts like personal...
April 9, 2025 Written by: Isabelle Jones | Lifestyle Editor Compassion is one of the most powerful and transformative emotions a person can express. It’s a vital and growing force that has the power to shape both individual lives and communities. It’s easy for...
April 2, 2025 Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Surefire Design has been in business in downtown Albany for at least 20 years. Despite this, many don’t know it exists, even in the heart of town. They walk past it on Saturday nights out, on the way to church...
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