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...
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Volunteering Opportunities
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,...
Nearby haunted houses inspired by Halloween
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...
Independence’s new restaurant Valkyrie Wine Tavern review
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...
An interview with an international exchange student
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...
Tips for living on-campus
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...
Interview with the Student Health and Counseling Center
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....
Cheesecake recipe
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...
Where to get student discounts
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...
Low time commitment extracurricular activities
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...









