A timeline of the Israel-Hamas conflict

A timeline of the Israel-Hamas conflict

Written by: Cami Ansley | Copy Editor As of Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Israel-Hamas conflict has officially surpassed a month with no end in sight. Since the initial attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7, Israel has been consistently retaliating against Hamas, a militant...

Oregon graduation requirements changed

Oregon graduation requirements changed

Written by: Libby Thoma | Freelancer Oregon’s essential skills requirement has been dropped at least until the graduation of the class of 2029 due to Senate Bill 774.  The essential skills requirement, known as the Assessment of Essential Skills, is the requirement of...

A fireside chat with the President

A fireside chat with the President

Written by: Gretchen Sims | Edition-in-Chief Western’s President, Jesse Peters, joined by the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dominique Vargas, and the Vice President of Student Affairs, Tina Fulch, got down to earth by meeting students...

Climate change, causes and effects

Climate change, causes and effects

Written by: Libby Thoma | Freelance Writer Climate change affects every being on Mother Earth — even humans. Worries surrounding climate change have been rising for years and continue to rise daily. So, are these concerns valid? The short answer is yes, but there will...

The faster the fashion the faster the controversy

The faster the fashion the faster the controversy

Written by: Taylor Duff | Freelancer Fast fashion populates many people’s homes and lifestyles, making familiar fashion brands such as Nike, H&M, and the cheapest on the market, Shein, extremely popular.  The brand has become highly desired on the internet because...

Learn about Western National Student Exchange Program

Learn about Western National Student Exchange Program

Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer In high school, some of us stressed to get straight A’s, some stressed to live their most active social lives and some just attempted to get by each day. Regardless of how we lived our high school careers, all of us had to...

Critical nationwide blood shortage manifests in PNW

Critical nationwide blood shortage manifests in PNW

Written by: Aubrey Laine Baker | Freelancer According to the American Red Cross, a critical, nationwide blood shortage has the medical demands of hospitals quickly outpacing their supply of blood donations. Aside from a general decline in donors, the nation’s...

Homecoming schedule and events

Homecoming schedule and events

Written by: Gretchen Sims | Editor in Chief Homecoming. While some view this as a chance to revel, others roll their eyes at this throwback to high school. However, campus-wide events like homecoming can be an excellent way to bring Western students together and get...

Dorm Decor

Dorm Decor

Written by: Hannah Field | News Editor Western’s move-in day featured hundreds of Western students flooding their respective halls and clamoring into their dorms so they could hang tapestries, adorn their walls and prop their stuffed animals upright against their...