Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is gaining recognition for a remarkable initiative — the Blind Soccer Premier League. While the country is often celebrated for its basketball talent, this league highlights the...
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Western’s food pantry
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Western’s food pantry is located in room 165 of the Welcome Center. It is open Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Western students and faculty only. It is open to the public 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 – 6 p.m....
Neuroscience
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor A new neuroscience minor is being offered for students at Western, with the college joining universities such as Portland State University and Linfield University which both have impressive neuroscience programs available. ...
Representatives of Oregon
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Nov. 14, 2024, Democrat Janelle Bynum won the race for the representative for Oregon’s 5th congressional district. In the Democratic primary election, Bynum won against Jamie McLeod-Skinner and went on to defeat current Rep....
First-gen week
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor The week of Nov. 4 – Nov. 8 was dedicated to Western’s first-generation students. Almost 50% of Western’s student population are first-generation college students. Each day of the week had events that were themed around...
Get involved
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Macy Clemens is the program assistant for marketing and virtual engagement. In Spring 2024, she graduated from Western with a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing. On campus, Clemens promotes...
Women’s March
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Saturday, Nov. 2, over 100 people gathered in Parker Plaza at Oregon State University to rally for women’s rights and voter participation. Before the event began, pieces of cardboard and markers were available for attendees to...
GAPS possible strike
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief During the first week of school in Sep. 2024, a heat wave of more than 100 degrees swept the town of Albany. Schools encouraged students to dress lightly and drink water instead of closing down or early for student and staff...
Connections
Written by: Jaylin Emond-Hardin | Entertainment Editor From Oct. 14 to Oct. 25 the Werner University Center — WUC — hosted a student art gallery by Alex Hitchens named “Connections.” The gallery, which featured a combination of acrylic paintings and photography,...
Homecoming week
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Every year for one week during the fall term, Western students come together to show off their school spirit. From Oct. 21 – 26, the campus was filled with many events, such as trivia games, a carnival and a dodgeball...
