Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor With 2024 in the rearview mirror, Oregon made its own New Year’s resolution. Starting Jan. 1, food vendors could no longer use Styrofoam containers. Oregon lawmakers first passed Senate Bill 543 in 2023, and it was finally put...
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New year, new “WOU”
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Western, in light of the new year, has made multiple additions to the face of the school. Nov. 8, Western reported that it had made history by becoming the first public university to join the Tri-Alpha honor society, which is...
CGE strikes at OSU
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor The Coalition of Graduate Employees — CGE — at Oregon State University went on strike Nov. 12, 2024. Their main goal was to negotiate with OSU to receive a 50% minimum salary increase and a change in contract cycles. ...
Monmouth’s holiday cheer
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Many people think of winter as a time of traditions and festivities. For Monmouth’s holiday season, the Holiday Tree Lighting and the Monmouth Merry Market bring the holiday spirit to the community. The light parade — also...
The Blind Soccer League in South Sudan
Written by: Quincy Bentley | Sports Editor South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is gaining recognition for a remarkable initiative — the Blind Soccer Premier League. While the country is often celebrated for its basketball talent, this league highlights the...
Western’s food pantry
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Western’s food pantry is located in room 165 of the Welcome Center. It is open Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Western students and faculty only. It is open to the public 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 2 – 6 p.m....
Neuroscience
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor A new neuroscience minor is being offered for students at Western, with the college joining universities such as Portland State University and Linfield University which both have impressive neuroscience programs available. ...
Representatives of Oregon
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Nov. 14, 2024, Democrat Janelle Bynum won the race for the representative for Oregon’s 5th congressional district. In the Democratic primary election, Bynum won against Jamie McLeod-Skinner and went on to defeat current Rep....
First-gen week
Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor The week of Nov. 4 – Nov. 8 was dedicated to Western’s first-generation students. Almost 50% of Western’s student population are first-generation college students. Each day of the week had events that were themed around...
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Written by: Sadie Latimer | News Editor Macy Clemens is the program assistant for marketing and virtual engagement. In Spring 2024, she graduated from Western with a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing. On campus, Clemens promotes...

