Lifestyle

Svetlana Goloviznina  | Freelancer It doesn’t matter whether someone is single or is on the asexual or aromantic spectrum and is tired of the Valentine’s Day shenanigans — there is always a way to make a day like Valentine’s Day better.   Go see a movie While it...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Candy and sweets are found in abundance in stores during the week of Valentine’s Day. As an alternative to buying something sweet, try making something homemade for someone significant, a meaningful group of people or yourself.  ...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Making a valentine is a cute, old school way of symbolizing appreciation, admiration and adoration for another person — not to mention, it’s easy and cheap to do. For anyone looking to do something simple for Valentine’s Day, try...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Flowers are a common way to convey love or appreciation on Valentine’s Day, whether it’s for a significant other, a friend or guardian. The most common flowers to use are roses, however, there are other flower options out there for...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not take the opportunity to try out some fun Valentine’s desserts? An easy one to try is cookies — dive into this recipe to make something sweet for that special someone in mind....

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Getting involved on campus can mean a multitude of things — going to various sports games, participating in events, joining a club or a combination of all of them. Another way students can be involved is through committees. Western...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Mon., Feb. 10 — Central Lions Club Meeting, a service club, meets at the Independence Elks Lodge from 12–1 p.m.  Thurs., Feb. 13 — Mystery Book Club Meeting at the Independence Public Library from 6–7 p.m. A discussion group for book...

Sage Kiernan-Sherrow  | News Editor According to The Statesman Journal, over 78% of Oregon high school students graduated within four years between 2017-18 — still the second lowest state in terms of graduation, behind the District of Columbia. At Western, enrollment...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Getting a new piercing can be a fun, spontaneous activity when wanting to try something new. I was someone who got their ears pierced when I was very young, but as I got older, I wanted to get more — specifically in my ears. One thing...

Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor Valentine’s Day is a time where many people decide to go out on dates — whether it’s a first date with a stranger, or an outing with a long-term partner. In a small community like the Monmouth-Independence area, it can be difficult to...