By: TK Layman Staff Writer The Electoral College system convened in December to cast their official votes for the next president-elect. Protests and disputes broke out across the country after the general election outcome, including a recount effort in key...
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Yes, we did: Obama’s eight years in office
By: TK Layman Staff Writer President Barack Obama is nearing his final days in the Oval Office, and he leaves behind a historic legacy. As the first African-American president of the U.S., his campaign slogan, “Yes We Can” led him to a victory over his opponent,...
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Western students and surrounding community come together to make a difference
By: Jade Rayner News Editor Last week Western hosted its first blood drive of the 2016-2017 school year. The American Red Cross took blood donations on Nov. 10-11 in the WUC, and were met with many eager volunteers. Western students, alumni and community...
A day for putting out the smoke and picking up a healthy lifestyle
By: Jade Rayner News Editor Western Oregon University is now in its second year of being a tobacco free campus, yet many students and employees continue to gather around the edge of campus to smoke throughout the day. While it is ultimately up to the individual if...
2016 General election outcome: what it means for students
By: TK Layman Staff Writer The 2016 Election has come to an end after a tumultuous campaign. President-elect Donald J. Trump will assume his role in the Oval Office come January. The US Senate and House will have a Republican majority, giving the party control of both...
How student veterans on campus can get connected
By: TK Layman Staff Writer Student veterans on campus have many resources available to them in order to help them achieve personal success. With events held by the Veterans Success Center, also known as the “Vet Center” around campus, students with prior or current...
The Tuition Choice: Western gives it’s students the power to decide how they pay tuition
By: Jade Rayner News Editor Western Oregon University offers countless opportunities to its students, but one of many that sets Western apart from other universities is the option to choose your own tuition plan upon once being admitted to the university. The Tuition...
Supporting those with diabetes this November
By: Sadie Moses, Freelancer 29 million people face Diabetes face every day. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and awareness has become more important than ever before. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 11 people have the disease, while...
Complete cultural immersion: how study abroad can change a student’s perspective
By: TK Layman Staff Writer Studying in another country can sound like an exciting yet daunting event that many students dream of doing one day. Western Oregon University offers many study abroad programs, and informational meetings to help students achieve their goals...
