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Disclaimer: all articles featured in this issue are fake in celebration of April Fool\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n

April 1 2026 | <\/span>Abbi Duhart | News Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

As expected, a new term brings new campus events. Here is a list of events this Spring term that Western students can look forward to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most who are from the Pacific Northwest are familiar with the elusive legend of Bigfoot. It is unclear what appearance Bigfoot actually takes, though those who have claimed to see him report witnessing seeing things such as a large ape creature or even a hairy human over eight feet tall. It\u2019s also unclear whether major sightings are actually a large animal like a bear or even a human dressed up as Bigfoot for a publicity stunt. Though, possible evidence some point to includes photos of Bigfoot footprints as well as grainy photos and videos of a possible Bigfoot himself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While Washington is the state with the most Bigfoot sightings overall, Oregon still has many hotspots for sightings, with Clackamas County being the highest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Western students can join the hunt for Bigfoot this spring in an event where a group will travel to Estacada, the location with the most Bigfoot sightings in Oregon, to camp out. The event takes place April 25, and, to participate, students should meet in the second-floor bathroom in the Werner University Center promptly at 3:51 a.m. From here, they will go over the major do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when tracking Bigfoot, then board the bus to travel to their camp. Students should remember to bring their night vision goggles, motion-activated trail cameras and parabolic microphones. All in all, staff advise students to remember that Bigfoot is a wild, dangerous creature and should be taken seriously, emphasizing that this is not a joking matter and that they should be prepared for anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

On April 31, students can also attend an Edward Cullen lookalike contest. This event will take place in the parking lot behind Hamersly Library. To increase their chances of winning, students can be sure to stay inside, away from sunlight for every single second up until the contest and can get in character by spending all of their free time watching Twilight edits. The professional judging panel for this event was carefully chosen, with the screening process carefully eliminating candidates who haven\u2019t seen the films at least 23 times. The winner will be presented with four life-size cardboard cutouts of Edward and Jacob, as well as a 10-hour private viewing of the Twilight saga in its entirety.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, May 7, there will be ice fishing all day at McArthur Field. Students will be provided with an ice auger \u2014 a saw-like tool to cut deep holes in the ice \u2014\u00a0 but will be required to drill their own hole. Additionally, students can check out an ice fishing rod from Hamersly Library to bring with them. Because ice fishing can be incredibly dangerous, students are advised to be extra cautious on the ice, especially because the turf from the football field makes it more slippery. Temperatures are expected to get as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit, so students should also be sure to wear layers and dress warmly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure to look around campus for posters regarding events like these happening this academic term and remember that attending an event can be a good way to meet someone or try something new.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at howlnews@wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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