Western introduces a new learning platform called Canvas
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ASWOU makes a million dollar deal with WOU administration
Administration denies ASWOU the ability to collect IFC fees, instead offering a one million dollar stimulus
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Police brutality protests over the death of George Floyd met with police brutality
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor Disclaimer: Please be advised that this article details police brutality, racism and murder. If those topics are triggering to you, please peruse our other articles. Protestors nationwide hold up signs reading “I can’t breathe,”...
Celebrating Western’s soon-to-be graduates
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor Though Oregon has entered Phase One of Governor Brown’s plan to reopen the state, Western’s plans for a virtual graduation ceremony haven’t changed. On June 13, at 10 a.m., Western will host a virtual commencement for the class of...
See how Oregon citizens voted in the primary elections for both the federal delegates and those closer to home in Polk County
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor The Oregon primaries took place on May 19, but despite already being a vote-by-mail state amidst COVID-19, Oregon saw only a 46% turnout of registered voters, or 1,320,789 individuals out of 2,845,326, according to oregonvotes.gov....
Cathy Clark retires after almost 33 years at Western, multiple other prominent Western community members follow suit
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor As the 2019-20 school year approaches closure, Western prepares to send off not only its graduates, but also the staff and faculty members who have contributed to its legacy. One such staff member is Cathy Clark. Known by many as...
Polk County residents gather in Monmouth to protest police brutality, racism
Content Warning: This story shares quotes from residents of Polk County explicitly describing their experiences with racism. These quotes may be seen as graphic and triggering. Caity Healy | Managing Editor “Everyday we are met with hate.” This is what Dallas, Oregon...
A bank robbery shakes the community
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor Monmouth Police Department responded to a 9:50 a.m. call on May 14, after an alarm went off at Washington Federal Bank on Main Street. An unarmed man had approached the drive-thru window and demanded that the teller hand over $1000...
In the wake of social distancing, charities like the Thoughts and Gifts project team with local departments to find unique ways to celebrate birthdays.
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor Founded by Jean Love in 2017, the Thoughts and Gifts Project is a public charity which brings birthday gifts and other celebratory items to underserved children and qualifying seniors across Polk County. Now, the Polk County Fire...
Out of the darkness and into the light: Western hosts second annual Out of Darkness walk
Sage Kiernan-Sherrow | News Editor Disclaimer: This article discusses the topic of suicide. For those who are sensitive to this topic, please refrain from reading and instead peruse other articles. Last year, Nicholas Ertsgaard, a member of the...
