Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Halloween is just a couple weeks away, and the spookiness theme is appearing all around town. Some like to get into the spirit by giving themselves a few good scares. Horror movies might do the trick, but they’re not the same as...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Downtown Independence has seen a number of recent changes. One of these is the addition of the Valkyrie Wine Tavern on Main Street. The tavern is still somewhat under construction, but is now functional and open for business. Curious...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Western is home to students from all over the world. Some of them come through international exchange programs, and came into Fall Term only having studied America in textbooks. They face the challenge of studying in a foreign...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Even those who have never lived in the residence halls have heard of the struggles. They’re usually small, often crowded and shared with a few hundred students. However, residence hall life doesn’t have to be as miserable as some make...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Students have many helpful resources on campus for a variety of needs. One such resource is the newly opened Student Health and Counseling Center. The center offers certain health services free to students taking at least six credits....
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Making a nice meal instead of going out usually comes with the satisfaction of having put a lot of effort into the result as well as the comfortable, familiar atmosphere. But why stop at dinner? There are plenty of dessert recipes to...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor It’s a well known fact that college can be expensive. Many students face the challenge of being financially conscious and responsible, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to treat themselves every so often. Fortunately, the rest of...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Being a student in itself is very time consuming for most, but many college students are also forced to juggle assignments, work and social life, as well as some other commitments like extracurriculars. Working students know the...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Something new has appeared in Monmouth, sitting quietly on Broad Street. A small white eatery, Mundo’s Cafe, which opened in June, is a petite restaurant specializing in breakfast foods. Curious about this new business and intrigued...
Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Western students coming in from out of state, or even out of country, may have noticed that most Oregonians love our state. It’s full of diverse landscapes and natural beauty. While Oregon is full of extraordinary places to explore,...
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