Byron Kimball | Freelancer Tuesday nights at the Richard Woodcock Education Center might involve mastering a dolly or finagling with lighting — at least for students attending Film School by Q-Loop Productions. Q-Loop, the College of Education’s video production team,...
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Curriculum changes coming this fall
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Western is currently the only public university in Oregon that requires a minor for all students. However, beginning fall 2018, many students will have the opportunity to opt out of a minor while still working toward obtaining 180 credits....
Western celebrates Black History Month
Sam Dunaway | News Editor As February comes to a close, students reflect on events that stimulated engaging conversations, provided an artistic outlet and aimed to educate the public during Black History Month. Organized by Black Student Union, Western’s Black History...
Rising against sexual violence
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Feb.14 was a day filled with love and cherished relationships, but it also marked the anniversary of a powerful movement called One Billion Rising. Abby’s House spent the afternoon educating Western students on this campaign to raise...
University Lobby Day sees significant student turnout
Byron Kimball | Freelancer A large student turnout and multiple meetings with state legislators were just a few defining factors of this year’s University Lobby Day on Feb. 15. Advocates from seven Oregon universities and colleges, including Western, Portland State,...
Empowered and educated through ALICE
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Safety is a number one priority in most public institutions and unfortunately, active shooters are a reality in United States schools. The lockdown response to turn off lights, cover and hide is what many students grow up learning. But this...
Flower sculpture springs to life in front of education center
Katelynn Bliven | Freelancer Seemingly out of nowhere, large metal flowers have blossomed to life in front of the Richard Woodcock Education Center. The artwork, titled “Growth”, was the result of an Oregon Arts Commission program to provide high quality, accessible...
Celebrating culture and identity
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Multicultural Student Union, one of the longest running clubs on Western’s campus, demonstrated their mission of promoting diversity and cultural awareness through their most recent event, Out and Proud. The weeklong celebration focused on...
Art as a metaphor for life
Sam Dunaway | News Editor What humans leave behind can tell a story of their lives. It can impact future generations, either positively or negatively, for years to come. Senior Eric Frey captured this concept in a multi-media sculpture displayed behind Bellamy Hall...
New developments revealed in annual State of the Cities Address
Byron Kimball | Freelancer On Feb. 7, community members, city council representatives and members of the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce came together in Smith Music Hall. Details about new city developments and 2017 milestones were revealed during this...









