Lifestyle

Curious about coffee? Wanting to spice up a routine caffeine run? Here are some options in a comprehensive, educational list to start the school year off right.  Americano — Espresso and hot water Affogato — Espresso over ice cream Cafe au lait — Espresso and warmed milk Cafe Misto — Half drip coffee, half steamed milk Cappuccino — Equal parts espresso and milk foam Cortado — Espresso shots marked with steamed milk Drip Coffee — Its coffee b—h Espresso — Simple espresso shots served hot or iced  Flat White — Ristretto shots with lightly foamed steamed milk Latte — Espresso with steamed milk Long Black — Ristretto with more espresso, less hot water Macchiato —  Steamed milk with espresso shots poured on top Mocha — Latte made with chocolate Red-eye/Shot in the Dark — Drip coffee with a shot of espresso Ristretto — Smaller, sweeter espresso shots Traditional Macchiato — Espresso shot ‘marked’ with milk Contact the author at...

Written by: Jude Bokovoy A few members of the Howl took the time to deeply ponder what cocktail would fit best with each major here at Western. Find the drink to clink at one’s graduation toast.  American Sign Language — Mimosa  Anthropology — Old Fashion Art and Design — Jello Shot  Arts in Dance — Lavender Lemon Drop Biology — Warm Beer Business — Smirnoff Ice.  Chemistry — Azidoazide Azide Communication Studies — White Claw   Community Health — Aperol Spritz Computer Science/Mathematics — Gin and tonic  Childhood Studies — Tequila Sunrise  Criminal Justice — Whiskey on the rocks Earth Science — Lemon Drop Education — Kamikaze English Studies — Pinot Noir  Exercise Science — Spicy Margarita Gerontology — Death in the afternoon  History — Manhattan  Humanities — Pina Colada  Information Systems — Strawberry Daiquiri  Information Technology — Dirty Vodka Martini Interdisciplinary Studies — Long Island Iced Tea International Studies — Moscow Mule Interpreting Studies — Body Shot Mathematics — Vodka shot x2 Teaching — Green Apple Martini  Music — Gibson Philosophy — Whiskey Sour Political Science — A shot of tequila Pre Nursing — Bloody Mary  Psychology — Rum and Coke Public Health — Chardonnay  Public Policy & Administration —  Gin martini with a twist Social Science — Long Island fish bowl Sociology — Sangria  Spanish — Mojito Sustainability — A tall glass of water  The Arts — Cider Masters in anything — A full bottle of champagne.   Contact the authors at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu...

Written by: Jude Bokovoy The time has finally come. For some this journey has taken a decade, for others it has been as short as three years. Nevertheless, this is an accomplishment to be proud of. For some, this is another degree on their path through education, for many this is the finish line. No matter where one’s headspace is at, here are a few things to think about.  Go to events — This is the last chance to go to a Western event as a student. If something sounds interesting, might as well go check it out. If one is personally invited to an event or award ceremony, make time to attend. This is where memories are made and how one can create interesting answers when asked about one’s college experience.  Post-grad stance — A  question many ask after finding out one is graduating is “what are your plans after graduation?” No matter if one has or does not have a specific plan, remember that all that matters is how one personally feels. All that truly matters is that one pursues their endeavors with passion. Everything will work out. All of the hard work was for something. The opportunities are there, they just may not be revealed yet.  Lean on fellow graduates — This is one of the few moments in life where one is surrounded by many people in very similar circumstances. Use the community of graduates as a source of relief. Lean on friends, ask them how they are doing and release personal worries. Spend time with them because for most, this will be the last...

Written by: Mikayla Coleman I’ve had a few cats in my lifetime, but one constant was that they were all rescued and adult-aged, meaning I had no idea when their actual birthdays were. When I adopted a kitten this summer who was born in-shelter and I saw her date of birth written on her paperwork, I knew instantly that I was going to be celebrating every birthday with her.  It sounds kind of crazy right? Who throws a birthday party for their cat? Me. I do. As someone who loves to divert attention from myself onto other people — or I guess, animals — I could not think of a better way to gather my friends in a format in which I didn’t have to be the center of attention.  The steps listed below are the ones that I took to throw my cat’s first birthday party. Use these tips if one finds themselves in a similar situation — all aspects of our lives deserve to be celebrated, especially the lives and relationships of our pets.  Make invitations — When I knew I was going to have a birthday party for my cat, I knew invitations would be important. One should choose whether they would like to have a digital invitation in the form of a pdf, printed invitations or both options to choose from. I ended up printing my invitations because I wanted my friends to be able to have a physical picture of my cat to display in their homes on their refrigerators or walls. It also made it seem like more of a solidified deal, getting...

Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt The fork goes on the left and the dessert spoon goes at the top. Moreover, do not forget to start on the outside and work inward towards the plate. The cutlery resting directly on the plate indicates the end of the meal to the catering team. These were only some of the many dining etiquette tips provided to the 150+ students and professionals by the special guest speaker of the Etiquette Dinner, Sabra Jewell. Jewell is the Communications Coordinator for the City of Monmouth, with a background in communications and experience in hospitality and catering. This made Jewell the perfect candidate for guiding guests of the event toward a professional dining experience. “I’ve done it all,” explained Jewell. “I have served every kind of level of practice and style of dining on every kind of budget. I have seen it all from that perspective.” The Center for Professional Pathways is the on-campus organization that brings the Etiquette Dinner together for students every year. However, the event — despite being a student favorite for many years — was absent from campus tradition for some time due to a brief hiatus.  This year, the Center for Professional Pathways partnered with the Stitch Closet to provide students with a double event through both dinner and a fashion show. The purpose of the culmination of the two events was to teach students about professional and business communication, as well as the importance of nonverbal cues and fashion etiquette — whilst still encouraging an environment where guests can have fun and dress in formal attire.  The fashion show took place...