Our Class Cocktails

Our Class Cocktails

Written by: Jude Bokovoy A few members of the Howl took the time to deeply ponder what cocktail would fit best with each major here at Western. Find the drink to clink at one’s graduation toast.  American Sign Language — Mimosa  Anthropology — Old Fashion Art and...

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Graduation Motivation

Graduation Motivation

Written by: Jude Bokovoy The time has finally come. For some this journey has taken a decade, for others it has been as short as three years. Nevertheless, this is an accomplishment to be proud of. For some, this is another degree on their path through education, for...

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Throwing a Cat Birthday Part

Throwing a Cat Birthday Part

Written by: Mikayla Coleman I’ve had a few cats in my lifetime, but one constant was that they were all rescued and adult-aged, meaning I had no idea when their actual birthdays were. When I adopted a kitten this summer who was born in-shelter and I saw her date of...

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The Language of Etiquette

The Language of Etiquette

Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt The fork goes on the left and the dessert spoon goes at the top. Moreover, do not forget to start on the outside and work inward towards the plate. The cutlery resting directly on the plate indicates the end of the meal to the...

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Monmouth Recognized Local AAPI Vendors

Monmouth Recognized Local AAPI Vendors

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...

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It’s Time for Tea

It’s Time for Tea

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...

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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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