Take Time for Travel

Take Time for Travel

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. ...

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Conform or Succeed

Conform or Succeed

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...

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Be More Intentional

Be More Intentional

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...

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Village for Homeless Youth in the works Polk County

Village for Homeless Youth in the works Polk County

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...

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Sunny Sippin

Sunny Sippin

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...

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Sprout as a Student

Sprout as a Student

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...

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Spice up one’s Schedule with these Course

Spice up one’s Schedule with these Course

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...

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Dreamy Charcuterie

Dreamy Charcuterie

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 —...

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Spend a Saturday at the Saturday Market

Written by: Jude Bokovoy Saturdays in the spring are made to be spent at a farmers market. Why not shop local at the Independence Saturday Market? From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., fresh produce, crafts and baked goods are up for grabs. To make the day even more special, take a...

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Bring love to Monmouth

Written by. Jude Bokovoy Tyrone Spates, known as the “Jesus loves you guy,” is one of Monmouth’s newest residents. Standing on the four-way intersection connecting Monmouth Avenue and Highway 99, Spates proudly wears neon clothing and shirts that read “Jesus Loves...

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