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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,”...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow |  News Editor The Service Learning and Career Development Center at Western is continuously sending out emails with various links to resources for career growth and strategies for career obtainment. From building a resume to executing a  perfect...

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow |  News Editor Driving down the highway, the signs portray a clear message: “Stay at home. Save lives.” But some Oregonians feel that the stay-at-home measures are damaging, or worse — unconstitutional. Though Oregon saw 60 new cases of COVID-19...