Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt Western is home to over 70 clubs and organizations. One of the newest clubs on campus is the Filipino American Association at Western Oregon University. Established in Nov. 2022, FAAWOU is Western’s first and only student-run...
Written by: Gretchen Sims Interested in participating in competitive sports, but don’t want the commitment or stress of a school or club team? Campus Recreation is hosting several intramural tournaments for students and is hoping to drum up participation...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt It has been a year since the outbreak of the avian influenza, which rocked egg inventories and raised wholesale egg prices. In January 2023, Oregonians saw the prices of eggs spike higher in percentage than any other food item,...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt Last October, a new business opened in Monmouth’s downtown area. La Uvita Feliz, a Mexican restaurant also dishing out classic American cuisine, is now serving the Monmouth community. Some of the dishes at La Uvita Feliz...
Written by: Nicholas Sarysz When it comes to the pop-punk genre, few artists have had a more recent significant impact than Machine Gun Kelly. The American rapper and singer songwriter has been instrumental in the recent resurgence of the genre, and his influence is...
Written by: Mikayla Coleman To support small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Monmouth is renewing the Love Local Utility Credit Program this year. For the entire month of February, residential utility customers in Monmouth can...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt In honor of Valentine’s Day, several Western clubs and organizations are hosting events for the student community. Non-Traditional Student Services are celebrating by arranging some Valentine’s Day themed activities, such as...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt On Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, the Multicultural Student Union hosted a two-day celebration to kick start Black History Month — the annual, honorary observance of African-Americans. During the event on Feb. 1, MSU — in partnership with...
Written by: Gretchen Sims Anyone who has stepped foot on the Western campus after dark can attest to the fact that lighting is a frivolous issue. Individuals can not walk down Monmouth Avenue without noticing the pale yellow light that casts eerie shadows across old...
Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt Oregon’s largest annual food drive, Governor’s State Employees Food Drive, began accepting donations on Feb. 1. The Food Drive runs through the entire month of February. Throughout the month, state agencies, commissioners, board...
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