A photo of the Writing and Research Center space. | Photo by Vanessa Petroj Oct 22 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Most students are aware of the Writing Center and its basic services, or have even had to go in as a requirement for a class, but starting this term,...
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Frog epidemic takes root in Portland
A photo of a protester at Salem’s “No Kings” event with a sign that said “FROGS TOGETHER STRONG.” | Photo courtesy of Maria Rinella Oct 22 2025 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Portland, Oregon saw hundreds of protesters reportedly donning inflatable animal costumes...
Dax robots MIA
Graphic of Dax with love hearts | Graphic by Addison Watts Oct 22 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Dax food delivery robots, often remembered for their clunky white frames and expressive LED eyes, have since disappeared as a food delivery service on campus after a...
Save the turtles
Photo of a Northwestern Pond Turtle | Photo courtesy of the Oregon Zoo 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...
Dr. Ruth Lautenbach
Photo of Ruth Lautenbach at her desk. | Photo by @westernoregonuniversity on Instagram 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...
Portal updates
Screenshot of the new Experience tab in Portal | Photo by Abbi Duhart Oct 15 2025 | Abbi Duhart | News Editor Starting next calendar year, students at Western will be facing a major upgrade in their Portal experience with just that — “Experience” — taking Wolf Web’s...
HWC entrance updates
Photo of HWC’s entrance with scanners | Photo by Hannah Field 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...
Western 101
The wall of RWEC with a doodle of wolf and the caption “GO WOLVES.” | Photo by Hannah Field Oct 8 2025 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief First-year students took to their dorm halls for the 2025-26 academic school year Sept. 22, with most students experiencing their...
Molly y los Swingset
21 de Mayo del 2025 | Sadie Latimer | Editora de Noticias Molly and the Swingset es una banda de jazz local de la zona de Monmouth. A sus cuatro integrantes — Molly Hare, Lionel Brown, Diego Díaz y Adriel García — les encanta compartir su pasión por el jazz con su...
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...

