Encouraging students to audition for drag show

Encouraging students to audition for drag show

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Of all of the student-run traditions on Western’s campus, Triangle Alliance’s Annual Drag Show is one that many students consider to be one of the most memorable and enjoyable events to attend. Going on its 23rd year, the drag show...

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The National Student Exchange and Western

The National Student Exchange and Western

Bailey Thompson | News Editor The National Student Exchange is a collegiate study away program that gives students the opportunity to pursue new academic, personal and professional experiences at one of 165 institutions within the U.S., the U.S. Virgin Islands,...

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In memory of Dr. Hautala

In memory of Dr. Hautala

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Dr. Robert Hautala, or “Dr H.” as he was affectionately called by his students, was for many a beloved professor of exercise science at Western who passed away on Dec. 14, 2018. Dr. Hautala spent his final days visiting family for the...

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Public policy and administration major profile

Public policy and administration major profile

Bailey Thompson | News Editor As someone who is passionate about politics and working towards positive change in his community, student NJ Johnson has found that the public policy and administration major has just what he needs to help him achieve his goals. A...

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Western’s winter festivities

Western’s winter festivities

Bailey Thompson | News Editor As students return from Winter Break, the numerous events of Winter Term are just getting started. Although not all events for this term have released information yet, there are several that Western students can put on their calendars now...

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All is bright: Western hosts 51st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

All is bright: Western hosts 51st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Gathering together despite a cold and rainy evening, a crowd eagerly anticipated the 51st Annual Tree Lighting — a Western campus and community tradition that ushers in the holiday season. Decked with colored lights and a star on top, the...

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Aid for Super Typhoon Yutu survivors

Aid for Super Typhoon Yutu survivors

Bailey Thompson | News Editor On the morning of Oct. 25, a super typhoon with Category 5 sustained winds of 180mph hit the Northern Mariana Islands in the U.S Pacific territory, according to NPR. Impacting the islands of Saipan and Tinian, meteorologists at Weather...

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Deciphering election results

Deciphering election results

Bailey Thompson | News Editor On Nov. 28, a group of Western’s faculty and staff filled the lecture hall of the Health and Wellness Center to hear from professionals about the implications of the 2018 Midterm Election. By the time that the presentation started, a...

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Engaging in undergraduate research

Engaging in undergraduate research

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Focusing on academics the week before finals, Western’s Program for Undergraduate Research Experiences, or PURE, organized an event called Sharing Undergraduate Research Experiences, or SURE, that was designed to help students brainstorm...

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