Disc golf pick-up

Disc golf pick-up

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Working contentedly in the afternoon heat on Sept. 28, the members of Kappa Sigma fraternity had set one goal for themselves: to clean up the disc golf course. The seven members in attendance picked up trash and spread bark dust around...

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A legacy of support

A legacy of support

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Throughout his time at Western, Director of the Veterans Resource Center Andrew Holbert has diligently helped student veterans acclimate to the college environment and provided them with a home at the Veterans Resource Center. Under his...

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New year, new Moodle

Bailey Thompson | News Editor With the first week of classes under their belts, many students have likely have noticed that Moodle, the website where they access their classes online, has profited from a substantial update. Although many things remain unchanged, there...

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Rolling out of town

Rolling out of town

Bailey Thompson | News Editor After only a few short months of students riding orange bicycles around Monmouth, the SPIN Bikeshare company decided to move in another direction. Although the bikes were widely utilized during their time on campus — between the months of...

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A summer of improvements

Bailey Thompson | News Editor Arriving back to Western’s campus this week, students can observe a number of changes from last spring. Although certain locations are still under construction, others have completed their transition and are open for students to utilize...

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A bright new beginning

A bright new beginning

Bailey Thompson | News Editor On the morning of Sept. 16, a group of students with diverse backgrounds and experiences moved to Western and began a new, exciting chapter in their lives. Throughout this first week, the PLUS team had organized days that were packed with...

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Bidding a fond farewell

Bidding a fond farewell

Sam Dunaway | News Editor Debbie Diehm Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs/National Student Exchange Coordinator Years at Western: 30 years and 10 months Favorite part of working at Western: “The students. You are all so clever and smart. You are all...

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Honoring diverse graduates

Honoring diverse graduates

Sam Dunaway | News Editor While many graduates sit in eager anticipation for the June 16 commencement ceremony, two additional graduation ceremonies highlight inclusion and diversity on Western’s campus: Black Graduation and Lavender Graduation. The 8th annual...

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Upgrades coming to campus this summer

Upgrades coming to campus this summer

Sam Dunaway | News Editor Students sticking in Monmouth this summer might notice various construction projects happening around campus. From building renovations to complete relocations, read on to stay updated on changes coming up this summer.   Food Pantry The...

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Faculty bargaining centers around salary

Faculty bargaining centers around salary

Sam Dunaway | News Editor Western administrators and faculty convened for the first time this year on Jan. 23 as part of the faculty bargaining process, a series of meetings where the faculty contract is negotiated between the Western Oregon University Federation of...

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