Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor It’s not uncommon for a certain number of language classes to be a requirement for graduation, both in high school and in college. It’s also not uncommon to hear people say “Yeah, I took a few years of Spanish a while ago but I don’t...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor One of the upsides of living near Western is the proximity to cities like Salem that offer an abundance of options for going out. However, this can also mean an overwhelming amount of options when faced with making a decision of where...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor If school teaches it’s attendees anything, it’s that the same thing doesn’t work for everyone. Whether it’s studying, writing or creating presentations, different people choose to tackle the task differently. These usually...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor It’s officially 2019, and while some still have to adapt to not writing dates that end in ‘2018’, some of us are also trying to make other changes to our lives. While some don’t do resolutions, others set high expectations for...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor As students continue their adjustment to life as an adult, many are drawn to the idea of having a pet. Cats and dogs especially are popular choices, and it’s obvious why: animals can be a good source of comfort and friendship,...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor The calendar has officially flipped to December, meaning that many people can agree that it’s time for the holidays to start happening. For those Western students who will be remaining in Oregon for the holidays, luckily, there is an...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor The holidays have arrived, and many people have started thinking about what to get for their family and friends. However, this time of year is also a great time to consider springing for things for strangers in need. Drives and...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor The last few weeks of fall term bring many things, from finals and stress to holidays and festivities. It also brings applications for financial aid and, in the case of some upperclassmen, to graduate programs. Whether applying at...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor It’s that time of year when many students are reevaluating their study habits in anticipation of upcoming finals. By now, most students have their routines down and have fallen into whichever habits work for them. However, some might...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Thanksgiving is nearly here, and most students are looking forward to their own Thanksgiving dinner with friends or family. For some, this means finding a way to contribute to the holiday meal. Fortunately, Thanksgiving dinner is...
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