Microsoft unveiled its Twitter chatbot called Tay on March 23. According to the company, Tay was created as an experiment in “conversational understanding.” The more Twitter users engaged with Tay, the more it would learn and mimic what it saw. The only problem: Tay wound up being a racist, fascist, drugged-out asshole.
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Independence man arrested after standoff
An Independence man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after a nearly six hour standoff between police authorities in Independence.
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.



