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...
Written by: Hannah Field | Editor-in-chief Western, Welcome back, or maybe just welcome. Maybe you’ve been reading “The Western Howl” for years, or maybe this is the first issue you’re glancing at — either way, thank you. I’d like to introduce you to my wonderful...
Written by: Ruth Simonsen | Digital Media Manager It happened again. Another ghosted date, another failed interview, another ruined friendship. It’s difficult to not let these situations affect you when they feel like a direct attack on your character. How could they...
Written by: Sierra Porter | Staff Writer As individuals, there are many elements that affect our daily lives and further influence us as human beings. One element that every human has succumbed to in life is consistent trials and tribulations. As a society, we believe...
Written by: Liberty Miller | Lifestyle Editor In the past year alone, an exponential increase has been observed in media attention for women’s collegiate basketball, prompted by athletes such as Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese. The nature of Division One college sports...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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