An overcast Saturday was not enough to stave off participants of the Discover MI Town event hosted between both Monmouth and Independence on May 21.
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Fighting Fireworks
For nearly two weeks, residents on and around campus reported hearing popping, banging, and otherwise generalized firework noises across the surrounding areas.
26 pounds of drugs seized in Salem bust
A large drug bust that occurred in the Salem/Stayton area earlier this month resulted in the seizure of 26 pounds of drugs, 15 guns, several vehicles, and over $450,000, according to the Statesman Journal.
“Don’t forget, don’t ever forget”
Powerful feelings accompanied all those that traveled through campus May 4-5. At a glance or from a distance, the scene appeared to be a beautiful display of blooming flowers under the springtime sun, with all colors of the rainbow glimmering in the expanse of the fresh, green landscape encompassing Western’s serene setting.
When hard works pays off
In honor of “May the Fourth,” the 24th annual Leadership Recognition Night portrayed the theme of “Leadership Awakens” – celebrating in true “Star Wars” style.
Obama surprises students
By: Jenna Beresheim News Editor On April 28, Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary was busy speaking to a crowd of college journalists gathered in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room when the President of the United States showed up for a surprise visit. “I...
Oregon Senator cosponsors campus sexual assault bill
A bill formed last year addressing sexual assault on college campuses is being urged in part by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and 34 other cosponsors to be passed by the Senate immediately.
This week in WOU history
May 3, 1998, Campus Public Safety responded to a report of a man wielding a handgun outside of Valsetz Dining Hall.
Oregon DHS fails all 13 federal child care standards
Recent federal report findings regarding Oregon’s Department of Human Services’ responsiveness to child welfare concerns show the department is failing in all 13 standards.
What’s in a delegate?
If you’ve been paying attention to this election cycle, you’ve likely heard the term “delegate” being tossed around quite a bit.
