The international student’s experience checklist

The international student’s experience checklist

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Every year, new international students are subjected to culture shock and the many confusing quirks and traditions the United States has. Many will be leaving Western with the rest of us after Spring Term. To those students, hopefully...

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Top nine dishes in close proximity of Western

Top nine dishes in close proximity of Western

Karlene Curtin | Freelancer Almost everyone has had the, “well, where do you want to eat?” debate. Usually these debates end up with you sitting in the drive-through of the nearest McDonald’s, unsatisfied and craving more than just home-cooked food. But, rather,...

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Recipes to use up your berries

Recipes to use up your berries

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor They’re colorful, delicious and everywhere during the sunny months. Berries are one of the best parts of spring and summer, and one of the great things about them is that they can be used for so many things besides just being enjoyed...

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How to get started with spring cleaning

How to get started with spring cleaning

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Spring — it’s all fun and games until the topic of spring cleaning comes up. For many students, the answer to the question of how much spring cleaning they plan to do is whatever their spring class schedule will allow. However, spring...

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Camping trip essentials

Camping trip essentials

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Spring: the season when Oregonians jump at the chance to enjoy being outdoors when it’s not gray and raining. As the sun starts showing up more often, people start showing up to various campsites around the Pacific Northwest....

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Top four senior photo spots on campus

Top four senior photo spots on campus

Karlene Curtin | Freelancer The journey towards receiving a degree is commonly regarded as difficult, rewarding and worthwhile. Once every graduation requirement has been fulfilled, the application to graduate is completed, and cap and gowns have been purchased, for...

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Easy way to make delicious funfetti cookies gluten-free

Easy way to make delicious funfetti cookies gluten-free

Morgan Taylor | Freelancer Changing your diet to wheat-free can, for many, be challenging; it can be hard to adapt and find enjoyable food to eat. This recipe is easy and simple — it is a delicious and fun twist on a childhood favorite treat.   GLUTEN-FREE...

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Six quick tips for beginning gardeners

Six quick tips for beginning gardeners

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Confusing weather patterns, allergies acting up and restless seniors are pretty good indicators that spring has arrived at Western. With the sun finally making some appearances again, it’s the time of year that plants begin to bloom....

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Salem delivers unique eating spot with The Yard

Salem delivers unique eating spot with The Yard

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Ever wonder what happened to the Bobablastic truck which once sat on Main Street? I found out this week when I visited Salem’s new dining spot, The Yard. Named as such because the main food options are located outside of the building...

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Five simple last minute spring break ideas

Five simple last minute spring break ideas

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor With tests, projects and essays consuming most of students’ time, some people find themselves facing Spring Break, a time most people like to use to escape from the stress of finals, with no plans. While some prefer doing absolutely...

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