Opportunities for Summer 2017

By: Alyssa James Staff Writer On Friday, June 16, the term will come to a close and all students will enter into summer vacation. While some students will travel to different parts of the country or world to spend their time off, many have no idea what they will spend...

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The country’s pride

By: Zoe Strickland Managing Editor A police raid on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn was the event that started the Stonewall riots. Now, people across the country celebrate June as LGBTQ+ pride month. The Stonewall riots began after New York police raided the...

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Liberal arts education and Western

Liberal arts education and Western

By: Jade Rayner News Editor Western Oregon University fits under the description of a liberal arts college, but as participants of the “Current Trends in Liberal Education: What’s Driving the Change?” town hall session on Thursday, May 18 learned, liberal arts...

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The new faces of ASWOU

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...

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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...

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Need to know basis

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

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...

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