“Patrones en la naturaleza”

5 de Marzo del 2025 | Sadie latimer | Editora de noticias Una nueva exhibición de arte, “Patrones de la naturaleza”, fue creada por Jennifer Bracy, profesora de arte y diseño de Western. Se inauguró el 20 de febrero y permanecerá abierta hasta el 21 de marzo. Ubicada...

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Save the turtles

Photo of a Northwestern Pond Turtle Oct 15 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Northwestern pond turtles, one of Oregon’s only native freshwater turtle species, are currently classified as an endangered species in Washington and a threatened species in Oregon. These...

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Dr. Ruth Lautenbach

Photo of Ruth Lautenbach at her desk. Oct 15 2025 | Isaac Garcia | Sports Editor Students returning to Western this fall may notice that the Old PE building is now Ruth Lautenbach Hall. This change came after an announcement Sept. 29 saying that it would be named...

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HWC entrance updates

Photo of HWC’s entrance with scanners Oct 8 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Buzz has been happening around campus about the new method of getting into the Health and Wellness Center. Students are using an online barcode found in Western’s Portal to scan at the...

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Siren Songs

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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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