By KATRINA PENAFLOR Campus Life Editor The much anticipated sushi restaurant, Momiji, finally opened its doors last Friday, Jan. 16. Momiji already holds a popular location in Salem, but the new restaurant, located on the corner of West Main Street and Monmouth...
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ASWOU presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
By KATRINA PENAFLOR Campus Life Editor The Associated Students of Western Oregon University organized a performance of the cult hit “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6p.m. The movie adaption centers on the couple Janet Weiss and Brad Major,...
Facebook-like program brings campus together
By ALLISON OPSON- CLEMENT News Editor Beginning this term, students have access to OrgSync, a system coordinating clubs and organizations on campus, including a comprehensive calendar. According to Kara Kelsey, ASWOU’s director of clubs and organizations, the goal is...
‘Perfect storm’ incapacitates campus computer network
By ALLISON OPSON-CLEMENT News Editor Western’s network was down from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, because of a router overload due to increased traffic, partly because of an external hacking attempt; the campus system was restored by University...
Western Oregon staff member performs in “Dr. Dolittle”
BY JENNIFER HALLEY CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR For this weekend only, Salem’s community theatre, Pentacle Theatre, is presenting the musical “Dr. Dolittle,” at Central High School in Independence. Patrick Moser, interim director of Werner University Center, is one of...
Students Share Their Talents through Karaoke
BY AMANDA CLARKE STAFF WRITER Open-Mic Night was held in the Willamette Room of the Werner University Center by the Student Activities Board on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Members of the audience volunteered and sang karaoke songs. “It gives students a break and a...
Veteran Success Center supports ex-military students
BY ALLISON OPSON CLEMENT NEWS EDITOR The Veteran Success Center helps college students who’ve served in the military connect to each other and find resources they need. It offers a space for the variety of presentations and meetings it hosts, as well as a hang-out...
Rep visit begins opening new sorority Alpha Chi Omega chapter on campus
By Allison Opson Clement News Editor Representatives of Alpha Chi Omega national sorority visited Western Monday, Dec. 1 in preparation for opening a chapter on campus by next year. Jen Patterson, director of collegiate growth for Alpha Chi Omega, and Courtney...
Faculty Senate approves implementation of LEAP framework
LEAP essential learning outcomes to replace institutional aspirations
New course evaluation system opens
What: Online course evaluations Where: WOU Portal When: Until 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 By Allison Opson Clement News Editor Western’s new course evaluation system is being used for the first time across campus, returning to students the ability to provide feedback on...







