Lifestyle

Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt The City of Monmouth was teeming with enthusiastic residents of the community on the evening of Saturday, May 20, as a result of the sunshine and the grand number of local festivities to explore.  The Asian-American and Pacific...

Written by: Jude Bokovoy Getting bogged down by doing repetitive activities with friends and loved ones? Looks like it’s time for a tea party. Creating a little event for those who one cherishes can be the perfect way to show appreciation for them. Hosting a tea party...

Written by: Jude Bokovoy The world is filled with so many amazing places ready to be discovered. Don’t wait until there is more free time, financial stability or anything else that could be holding one back; let this summer be the start of ones’ traveling journey. ...

Written by: Nicholas Sarysz In the relentless pursuit of fulfilling societal expectations, one can easily find themselves wandering along an unyielding path paved with predefined notions of success and happiness. But what if we dare to question these dictates? What if...

Written by: Nicholas Sarysz TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter and just about every other social media app have accumulated over 4.5 billion users worldwide. These platforms can easily cause one to align their actions, decisions and daily habits far...

Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt On Jan. 10, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on the homelessness crisis in response to the prevalence of unsheltered individuals and a lack of shelter beds. The emergency declaration was followed by a round of...

Written by: Jude Bokovoy Who said cocktails are the only fun drink for a hot day? Below are easy recipes using only two ingredients for any time of day and all ages.  ENERGY OF THE SUN Start to finish: 2 minutes Yields: 1-2 servings 4-8 ice cubes 12 oz passion fruit...

Written by; Jude Bokovoy Let the grounds of Western be the place to grow, as a student, future professional and, most importantly, a person.  Open-mindedness — This is the first step. Don’t let past perceptions hold one back from trying new things, befriending new...

Written by:Mirella Barrera-Betancourt Wondering what courses to enroll in for the upcoming academic term? If one is in need of electives or simply in need of options on classes to complete a general education requirement, be sure to take a look at the list of courses...

Written by: Mikayla Coleman It’s spring, which means it is the perfect time to entertain and treat oneself with the most versatile and easily-shareable spread — the charcuterie board. Use the list below to construct and tailor one’s dream charcuterie board.  Cheese —...