June 3 2026 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Western: thank you for reading the Western Howl. This year was one of the best and for the books. Truly, I mean my gratitude from the bottom of my heart. Sometimes, you take a risk joining a team, deciding to do something...
June 3, 2026 | Hannah Field | Editor-in-Chief Maddy Richardson has been a Western student since 2024, when she transferred from Lane Community College. Since joining the Wolves community, she’s noticed a rather large concern regarding accessibility, especially for...
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...
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