An Independence man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after a nearly six hour standoff between police authorities in Independence.
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Arbor Day Traditions take Root
The Arbor Day Foundation boasts Western Oregon University as one of five Oregon campuses to be declared and certified as a Tree Campus USA award recipient. In order to be awarded, five standards must be met.
Graduation Checklist
Order your graduation supplies (gowns, caps, frames, etc.) by May 13th from Western’s Bookstore.
Coffee fiends rejoice
Do you ever find yourself studying in the library, when you’re suddenly overcome by a strong craving for food and caffeine?
Tips for a safe spring break
Spring break is just around the corner, and many of us are anxious to leave campus and celebrate our time off the college way: with alcohol.
2 New Digital Production Rooms in Library
Hamersly Library recently constructed two new digital production rooms, found in HL 221 and HL 222. The first specializes in audio production, and the second in video.
Better Safe than Sorry
The first documented case of drug-resistant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) occurred in February of this year.
Insane in the membrane
While lice may have a reputation of popping up in small children within the school system, outbreaks are possible wherever high populations of people gather. Now, recent reports state that “super lice” have shown up within the last few years.
“BUSHel and a peck”
ASWOU receives two percent budget cut
The Incidental Fee Committee plans to increase the amount of money students pay each term in fees while decreasing the funds for some programs.



