Knowledge is power — so are connections

Jamari Gilbert | Freelancer The Business and Economics club at Western was given a valuable opportunity in being able to have Shelli Honeywell, an Alumna, come back and speak to the club about her experiences after college. She emphasized how she continued to...

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Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, The WOU Food Pantry compiled 50 Thanksgiving dinner baskets for families in need in the community. After assembling the baskets on Nov. 19 and 20, The Food Pantry was ready to pass out the baskets...

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Western leaders react to hate speech in Monmouth

Bailey Thompson | News Editor On the evening of Nov. 8, a demonstration of racist and hateful graffiti was found near Western’s campus on Southgate Drive. Within the graffiti, the responsible party had written “Proud Boys MAGA” and had drawn a number of swastikas on...

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Oregon’s election outcomes

Oregon’s election outcomes

Bailey Thompson | News Editor   National Offices U.S. Representative District 5: Kurt Schrader (54.98% to 41.89%) Democrat Kurt Schrader has been serving as a legislator since 1996. After working in both the Oregon House of Representatives and Senate, Schrader...

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Western students network at Career and Grad School Fair

Bailey Thompson | News Editor After inviting recruiters to participate in Western’s annual Career and Grad School Fair, the staff at Service Learning and Career Development was eager to welcome students to engage with members of their community on Nov. 7. Inside the...

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Greek organizations rally in support of survivors

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Alpha Chi Omega sisters in black dresses and purple ribbons welcomed guests on Nov. 1 to their event with Kappa Sigma, “My Little Black Dress Doesn’t Mean Yes.” The Greek organizations joined together to raise funds for The Center for...

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Polk County 4-H hosts 56th Annual Holiday Fair

Polk County 4-H hosts 56th Annual Holiday Fair

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Walking into the Polk County Fairgrounds and Event Center, a number of local children called names for door prizes and those involved with Polk County 4-H sat at a greeting booth in the entryway. Roughly 130 vendors gathered on Nov. 2-3...

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Update: The results of Oregon’s Midterm Election

Update: The results of Oregon’s Midterm Election

Bailey Thompson | News Editor [fruitful_tabs type=”accordion” width=”100%” fit=”false”] [fruitful_tab title=”National Offices”]U.S. Representative District 5: Kurt Schrader [/fruitful_tab] [fruitful_tab...

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Western’s LGBTQ+ club holds their fall dance

Western’s LGBTQ+ club holds their fall dance

Bailey Thompson | News Editor While some people might have expected the middle of the term to involve overwhelmed college students staying in their rooms and eating instant noodles, this wasn’t the reality for all — a fact which Triangle Alliance recently proved....

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