Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief In February of 2023, the Northern Hemisphere declared that season the warmest winter on record. According to climate.gov, eight states that season made the same claim across the Great Lakes and the upper midwest — leading to...
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TikTok ban: Beneficial or harmful?
Written by: Isabelle Jones | Lifestyle Editor Content warning: this article contains mentions of suicide With Inauguration Day right around the corner, many Americans are keeping a close eye on Jan. 19. Recently, the Supreme Court has weighed whether TikTok is...
Student Success Center
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor The beginning of Winter term was marked by the opening of the Student Success Center — SSC. Construction of the building started August 2023, and it was finally open to the public Jan. 6th, 2025. The new building was built...
Woods’ legacy continues
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor The legendary Tiger Woods has recently shared the spotlight with his 15-year-old son, Charlie Woods, during several outings on the golf course. The pair has captivated the golfing community while also showcasing an...
Inter-tribal tensions hit all-time high
Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor Nov. 20, 2024, the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs notified Oregon officials that it would give its final environmental impact statement regarding an off-reservation casino that the Coquille Indian Tribe wishes...
Holidays at the Oregon Zoo
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Portland, Oregon, is home to the Oregon Zoo. Founded in 1888, it’s become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state. Housing more than 2,000 animals, it also includes some species that are endangered or...
Goodbye Styrofoam
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor With 2024 in the rearview mirror, Oregon made its own New Year’s resolution. Starting Jan. 1, food vendors could no longer use Styrofoam containers. Oregon lawmakers first passed Senate Bill 543 in 2023, and it was finally put...
New year, new “WOU”
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Western, in light of the new year, has made multiple additions to the face of the school. Nov. 8, Western reported that it had made history by becoming the first public university to join the Tri-Alpha honor society, which is...
CGE strikes at OSU
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor The Coalition of Graduate Employees — CGE — at Oregon State University went on strike Nov. 12, 2024. Their main goal was to negotiate with OSU to receive a 50% minimum salary increase and a change in contract cycles. ...
Monmouth’s holiday cheer
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Many people think of winter as a time of traditions and festivities. For Monmouth’s holiday season, the Holiday Tree Lighting and the Monmouth Merry Market bring the holiday spirit to the community. The light parade — also...
