Feb. 25, 2026 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief The male loneliness epidemic, parasocial relationships, social media, dating — being a college student at this time is a cultural complexity. In a world of screens and partner priorities, growing and maintaining lifelong...
Feb. 25, 2026 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Student Press Freedom Day is a country-wide day of action — themed “Resilience in action” for the ninth annual event this year — honoring student journalists and supporting their needs in the face of adversity, funding...
Oct. 15, 2025 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Content warning: this article discusses domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or DVAM, takes place, allowing for survivors to unite and share...
Oct. 8, 2025 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Hey, you — yeah, you. Thanks for making it this far in “The Western Howl.” I know, it’s been a long first two weeks, with new classes and new people. Maybe you’re new here, maybe you’re not. I don’t know what exactly...
February 12, 2025 Written by: Daniella Dugan | Title III Coordinator How do you honestly feel about being a student at Western? What would you change if you could? How has Western fallen short of your expectations? This is your chance to share what you honestly think...
Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor Western was founded in 1856 as Monmouth University, making it one of Oregon’s oldest public institutions. The school has a long history and a strong dedication to education dating back over 160 years, with Western Oregon...
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief It has been reported that about 10 million American adults suffer from seasonal affective disorder — SAD — from mid to late fall through the spring season. Oregon, especially, is cold and wet during the cold season, with the...
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief According to KWOU’s website, “KWOU is a student-run online radio station and has been the sound of (Western) since our humble beginnings in a closet at the Werner University Center in 2010.” Since then, KWOU has moved to...
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Reser Stadium, packed to the brim with orange and black, was full for the 2024 homecoming football game — and as a Wolf, I had no business being in the stands, but I was anyway. A friend invited me at the last minute when she...
Written by: Taylor Duff | Lifestyle Editor Content Warning: This article discusses violence, abuse, and sexual assault. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — DVAM — which was established in 1987 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It is...
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