In May 2015, the first Zika virus infection in Brazil was confirmed, and since has spread to most of South America and Mexico.
Zika virus threatens the Americas
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10,000 year old mammoth unearthed beneath OSU
The bones of a 10,000 year-old mammoth were unearthed early last week while doing renovations on Oregon State University’s (OSU) Reser Stadium.
Non-tenure faculty raise the stakes
Tensions have risen between Western’s administration and the faculty union, Western Oregon University Federation of Teachers (WOUFT), over negotiations for equitable pay to non-tenure track (NTT) instructional staff.
14 Oregon mascots under scrutiny
The Oregon Board of Education recently amended a previous ruling requiring 14 of Oregon’s public schools to pick non-Native American mascots.
Sarah Palin discusses Trump endorsement with Wolves
Sarah Palin and her gun slinging, rapid rhyming, sweater-that looks-like it’s-made-of-needles ways are on a fast track of promotions for presidential hopeful Donald Trump.
Veteran’s Center helps student vets reintegrate
Western’s Veteran Success Center has a new coordinator and is looking to revamp its image and purpose amongst the WOU community.
Squirrel “militia” takes over Mount Hood conference room
Last Tuesday campus was in shock when a rampant group of angry squirrels took over a medium-sized conference room in Valsetz dining hall.
Oregon Department of Energy overdue for makeover
On Jan. 14, the first joint legislative committee meeting of the year focused most of its attention on the Oregon Department of Energy.
Students experience a preview of poverty
On Jan. 21, about 60 participants assumed the roles of 26 different families struggling with poverty-induced limitations.
Senator Wyden visits Polk County
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden visited Polk County on Jan. 16 to hold one of his annual open meetings.
