May 13, 2026 | Sophie Taylor | Western Alum I started my journalism journey when I was a sophomore in high school back in 2019, after my friends had begged me to register for yearbook the year before, their main selling point being that we got snacks on Wednesdays —...
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 “The Northwest Passage” is Western’s student-run literary and art magazine right on campus, composed of submitted works from students, faculty and alumni of the school. Each magazine showcases various different creations,...
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...
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