Lifestyle

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Many students regularly find themselves needing a study space. Some prefer the comfort of their own homes, or the convenience and resources of Hamersly Library. For some, however, sometimes physical space away from campus helps clear...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Located in the small town of Rickreall, just north of Monmouth and Western, is Eola Hills Wine Cellar. If the name sounds familiar, it’s may be because their bottles can be found in local stores alongside other names from the...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor As many students are stuck in the limbo between living with their parents or guardians and becoming fully fledged adults out on their own, there are many life lessons they need to tackle between point A and point B. Of these lessons,...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor College, on its own, is a stressful time for many. On top of this, some students have the additional problem of figuring out transportation. Those don’t own a car face the regular challenge of finding arrangements whenever they have...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Many students are reaching a point in their life where they’ve begun to think about the future and their careers. Some, however, may still feel somewhat unprepared for the job of pitching themselves to an employer. The skill of...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Halloween is here, and for many this means their pumpkins have become jack-o’-lanterns. Western students are no different and have been busy getting creative, making everything from classic spooky jack-o’-lanterns to nontraditional...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Midterms are arriving quickly, but many students are still finding ways to enjoy fall while it’s here. One way to do this is to find a friend, a camera and a nearby scenic place and take a fall photoshoot. Finding the first two is...

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Often as college students, we are busy preparing for life outside of school. Volunteering is an opportunity to do this, whether the purpose is to learn new skills, help out the community or even just add a line to a resume. Luckily,...