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News
The new faces of ASWOU
By:Jade Rayner News Editor The Associated Students of Western Oregon University began its round of yearly elections, which ran from Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 19. Week one was filled with multiple opportunities to meet candidates, including both formal and...
Oregon offers gender-neutral identification option
By: Zoe Strickland Managing Editor Due to a new legislative bill, Oregon may become the first state to allow gender-neutral options for state identification cards and driver’s licenses. The bill has made it past the Oregon state legislature, and is currently awaiting...
Need to know basis
By: Jade Rayner News Editor Enrique Santos Year: Junior Major: Theatre Answer: “All the steps you have to go through to graduate.” Article: Western’s 160th Commencement ceremony will be taking place at McArthur Field and Stadium on June 17. Students planning to walk...
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Saturday means community
By: Zoe Strickland Managing Editor Every Saturday from April to November, you can find a community of vendors in downtown Independence. These vendors are either part of the Independence Farmers’ Market, located in the parking lot of Umpqua Bank, or the Independence...
A look into the past
By: Zoe Strickland Managing Editor Depending on where you are, the first day of May may be known as either International Workers’ Day or the pagan holiday devoted to celebrating the start of summer. From 1902 until the 1940s, Oregon State Normal School, now Western,...
The final countdown to vote
By: Jade Rayner News Editor The Associated Students of Western Oregon University are encouraging all students to have their voices heard. As of Tuesday, May 9 the ASWOU elections for the 2017-2018 school year have extended the opportunity for students to vote until...
House bill pushes for inclusivity on college campuses
By: Zoë Strickland Managing Editor On April 26, members of the Oregon House of Representatives passed a cultural competency bill which seeks to promote cultural competency at public universities and community colleges. The bill passed in a 45-15 vote, and has moved on...
Plan for the future, don’t quit the fight
By: Jade Rayner News Editor On Wednesday, April 26 the Board of Trustees met to discuss various topics pertaining to Western, including the recommended tuition range for the 2017-2018 academic year. According to the meeting minutes, it was important to set a tuition...
