April 9, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Western’s music program is one of the university’s hidden gems. There are several music ensembles that students can join, including choirs, bands and orchestras. They host concerts, shows and many other events that...
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Art, Care & Connection
April 2, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor When school districts and administrators make budget cuts, arts education is typically the first to go. Many educators, however, are trying to shift the focus away from standardized testing that covers math,...
Western’s budget
March 12, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Recently, Western’s leaders have been growing concerned with the state of the university’s finances due to increasing operational costs and lower enrollment. March 5, in an email sent to Western students,...
Shopping local
March 12, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Located at 226 Main St., Independence, Oregon, The Little Mall on Main is a one-stop shop for all things arts and crafts. One of the shops, Snickety Picks, sells fabric, sewing supplies, handmade items and...
The resurrection of sitcoms
March 12, 2025 Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor It seems like wherever I look on social media, there is always some sort of clip from a sitcom that once ruled the airwaves. Seeing this had me wondering why my algorithm was pushing them to so many...
REAL ID
March 5, 2025 Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Starting May 7, 2025, any travelers hoping to fly domestically in the U.S. must do so through REAL ID — a state-issued driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card meeting federal security...
“Patterns in Nature”
March 5, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor A new art exhibition, “Patterns in Nature,” was created by Jennifer Bracy, an art and design professor at Western. It was put on display Feb. 20 and will run through March 21. Located on the second floor of...
License plate options in Oregon
March 5, 2025 Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Most commonly, drivers in Oregon showcase that baby blue plate boasting a Douglas Fir between navy letters and numbers. This is the standard plate for Oregon — licensing more than 3.5 million vehicles after...
Giving back
February 26, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor March 4, 2025, marks Western’s annual Giving Day — a way for people to donate to their chosen clubs, organizations, scholarships or other funds. Started in 2016, Giving Day has been an integral part of making...
Online courses: yea or nay?
February 26, 2025 Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Western prides itself on its campus community, where students are supported and uplifted. Part of that support comes from in-person classes, with small class sizes and personalized experiences for...
