Natalie Dean | Freelancer The 2018 Womxn’s March took place on Jan. 21 in the heart of Salem with the area surrounded by all walks of life. There were men, women, children and dogs pressed close together to support women’s rights and have a frank conversation of the...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor For those interested in traveling across North America, gaining a different perspective on the world and creating lasting memories, all of this and more can be accomplished through the National Student Exchange program. The National Student...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Oregon Measure 101, Healthcare Insurance Premiums Tax for Medicaid Referendum, is on the ballot for the special election on Jan. 23, 2018. The measure addresses taxes on hospitals and insurance companies to fund Medicaid, which provides...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Western offers over 60 clubs and organizations that students can choose to be involved in. These clubs are created and led by students to enrich the college experience. The newest organization on campus is the Western Oregon University...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor One individual asked the senator what citizens could do if the Over 200 citizens of Polk County gathered on Jan. 13 for a public town hall meeting with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden. Wyden, who has a reputation for listening to the concerns of all...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Western psychology major Haley Morris is using her passion for global health to change the world. In late January, Morris will join a team of students and faculty from various universities on a month-long fellowship in Rwanda to conduct...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Over 700 laws were passed in Oregon in 2017, many of which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. Read on for a few examples to become familiar with. Increased tobacco age The age at which an individual can purchase and use tobacco products has...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor When Greek letters are displayed campus-wide, it can only mean one thing – fraternity and sorority new member recruitment. There are currently four Greek organizations established on Western’s campus: Omega Delta Phi, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Chi...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Two separate instances of suspicious activity within the same week alerted the Monmouth community in early December. One incident occurred on Nov. 29 when a woman reported that a man tried to enter her parked car near the intersection of Clay...
Sam Dunaway | News Editor On Oct. 4, members of ASWOU and the Oregon Student Association could be found on campus sidewalks engaging with students about important issues that many college students face. This was part of a statewide survey campaign to get input from...
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