Esports available through Campus Recreation

Esports available through Campus Recreation

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor Due to COVID-19, not only were Spring Varsity and Club sports put to a halt, but the recreation department had to stop all Intramural Leagues as well — resulting in the creation of the Esports League.  “We researched and talked about an...

UFC, first professional sport to air during pandemic

UFC, first professional sport to air during pandemic

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor COVID-19 put a temporary end to all athletics; NBA, soccer, baseball and more. On May 9 the Ultimate Fighting Championship 249 was held in the VyStars Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida — the first sport to come back during...

Club Sports Coaches of the year; Arias and Sato

Club Sports Coaches of the year; Arias and Sato

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor “A coach is someone who can give correction without resentment,” – Coach John Wooden This year, along with our Rookies and Players of the Year, The Western Howl presents the Club Sports Coaches of the Year.    Male Coach of...

Leading by example, Club Sports Players of the Year

Leading by example, Club Sports Players of the Year

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor Following the Rookies of the Year, The Western Howl presents the Club Players of the Year — voted on by you, the fans, teammates, coaches, the Assistant Club Sports Director and the Club Sports Supervisor. Though there are many great and...

And the Club Sports Rookie of the Year goes to…

And the Club Sports Rookie of the Year goes to…

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor With the 2020 season put to an end, the time for Club Sports awards and recognition has come. Below are the Rookies of the Year, voted unanimously by the fans, — students, teammates, coaches — Assistant Club Sports Director and Club...

The final finish for Coach Johnson

The final finish for Coach Johnson

Hannah Greene |  Sports Editor Coach Mike Johnson of the cross country and track and field programs has retired after coaching for 16 years at Western Oregon University. Johnson has helped both the cross country and track and field teams win championships, as well as...

Q&A: How COVID-19 impacted athletics

Q&A: How COVID-19 impacted athletics

Caity Healy |  Managing Editor   Christina Carney, Women’s Rugby Senior, Early Childhood Studies   When and how did you find out your season was coming to an abrupt end? I kind of figured our season was coming to an end once the governor announced that no...

Campus Voices

Campus Voices

Cora McClain  | Editor-in-Chief Yasmine Saleem, First-year Chemistry major ; Soccer, because of the physical competitiveness and I just like kicking things.   Em Preuss, Junior ASL/English Interpreting major ; Color Guard, because I’m a member of Color Guard....