Western’s Veteran Success Center has a new coordinator and is looking to revamp its image and purpose amongst the WOU community.
Veteran’s Center helps student vets reintegrate
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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.
West Coast, best coast
On Jan. 2, the United Van Lines’ 38th Annual National Movers Study reported their 2014 results concluded Oregon as the top moved-to destination in the country.
Executive order an attempt to curb gun violence
President Obama issued a series of executive actions regarding gun control on Tuesday, Jan. 5. He issued the order with the intention of reducing gun related deaths in the U.S. by tightening already existing laws.
Seaside students take charge of safety
In mid-December last year, Seaside High School student Taylor Barnes created a GoFundMe page titled “Don’t Catch This Wave” to fundraise the relocation of an entire school system.
Protests Spark after Multnomah University Requests Title IX Exemption
On Saturday, Dec. 12, a small group of students protested outside of Multnomah University after the school requested an exemption from Title IX.
Snow Safety
As inclement weather approaches, having already affected the first day of school for Western Oregon University, there are some important precautions to keep in mind.
