Campus Blotter

THEFT At 4:20 p.m. Sept. 24, in Butler Hall, Public Safety responded to a reported theft of a refrigerator. At 3:15 p.m. Sept. 25, at the Ackerman bike rack, Public Safety was contacted about a potential bicycle theft. The bicycle was located and returned. At 4:50...

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Disbursement and deferment dilemmas

Despite an efficiency measure added to the deferment process this year, those students who submitted their financial aid application past the priority deadline are feeling the financial crunch.

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New year brings new smoke free campus

New year brings new smoke free campus

By: Brianna Bonham Freelancer Western Oregon University has begun the transition into the new school year with a new campus policy regarding the prohibition of tobacco products for all students and staff. “The policy is being marketed as an educational approach,” says...

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Umpqua CC shooting leaves at least 13 dead

Updated at 6:50 p.m. PT A shooting broke out on Umpqua Community College (UCC) campus in Roseburg, Ore. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 just before 10:40 a.m. Reports say that there were at least 13 fatalities, and upwards of 20 people were injured. The unnamed suspect, a...

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Prepare for WOU Mania

By Amanda Clarke Staff Writer The 11th annual WOU Mania will be held on Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. in the Werner University Center. This year’s WOU Mania has a sports theme; students are encouraged to wear their “finest sports jersey” to the event. Students who RSVP...

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Bursting the tuition bubble

By Jerry Creasy Business and Economics Club President The continued rise in inflation-adjusted college tuition over the years has been a systemic problem, creating huge financial burden for students across the country. On average, tuition increases more than it should...

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10th Annual Academic Excellence event showcases students

10th Annual Academic Excellence event showcases students

By Jenna Beresheim Staff Writer An entire day of classes was canceled for Western students in recognition of the 10th annual Academic Excellence Showcase. Students were heavily encouraged to participate in the event by their professors, including the canceling of...

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