Written by: Lili Minato | Freelancer The most underdog a wolf can get, Waldo, a.k.a. “Wolfie” was employed as Western’s mascot for only five years. While he looks like a vintage Build-a-Bear with his black and brown fur, his red eyes emit a feeling of danger. His...
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The emotions that accompany the writing process
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor Between academic essays, lab reports, cover letters and presentations, writing takes up a lot of the average college student’s time. With all this time spent writing, many college students begin to suffer from the...
The golden rule
Written by: Claire Phillips | Entertainment Editor One should know how to treat others with respect once they have begun their college journey. I think this should go without saying, as there are many straightforward rules taught to children before the end of...
Equity and equality are not the same
Written by: Libby Thoma | Staff Writer Many consider equity and equality to be the same, if not extremely similar. In reality, equity and equality are different, and it is important to understand that a society with equity is a society that benefits us all. Equality...
Travel through the stars
Written by: Taylor Duff | Staff Writer Astrology isn’t just a TikTok joke; it is a complex understanding of how we fit into the universe. Astrology involves evaluating the impact of stars and planets on terrestrial events and human destiny. Astronomy, the study...
FAFSA needs to improve
Written by: Libby Thoma | Staff Writer A college degree is necessary for many higher-level jobs that pay a fair and livable wage, but are inaccessible to many who are of lower income. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA — as most students already...
Excessive healthiness can be unhealthy too
Written by: Libby Thoma | Staff Writer Content warning: This article contains mentions of eating disorders Health influencers and gurus have flooded social media exponentially over time, and an obsession with an ill-defined idea of physical health has been promoted to...
The military experience
Written by: Michael Hager | Freelancer Very few people know you can serve your country while getting your degree, and good old Uncle Sam will cover your tuition. I joined the Oregon Army National Guard four years ago when I was a junior in high school, with the intent...
Mental strength transforms you
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor To preface this article, I am a terrible role model to follow. I do way too many activities, have way too little time and rely far too heavily on the luck I’ve had making it this far. I am in the volleyball program at...
Let’s support our athletes
Written by: Jaylin Hardin | Sports Editor A recent study done by Harvard found that collegiate student-athletes spend up to 25 hours or more a week on their sport — this includes practices, workouts, travel, film sessions and games or competitions. Add in the hours...
