Lifestyle

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Autumn brings a prime opportunity to take some aesthetically pleasing photos, whether it’s for a holiday card or just for the perfect Instagram post. Here’s some locations that could provide great photo opportunities.   Outside of...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Family recipes are something that are often protected and cherished – this is true for my family as well. Once fall rolls around, my mom takes the time to start baking fall inspired goodies for the next three months. One dessert she...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Need to grab some last minute pumpkins to carve? Want to get into a festive fall spirit and potentially decorate for the holidays? Check out these nearby pumpkin patches to satiate that gourd-geous desire.    Davis Family Farm not...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Haunted houses begin to pop up once October rolls around, just in time for Halloween. However, there are locations near Monmouth that stayed haunted year-round. Western’s own Todd Hall is said to be haunted. The legend at Western says...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Haole Island Grill is located in Independence at 1350 Monmouth St in the parking lot near Roth’s. It’s owned and operated by Christopher Savignard, who started the food truck in February. Savignard is a graduate from the Le Cordon Bleu...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Looking for a costume for Halloween, a party, festival, faire or convention? Search no further than Dancing Muse. Dancing Muse is a costume shop located at 281 Main St. E in Monmouth — easily identifiable by the giant inflatable dragon...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor  Caity Healy | Managing Editor Halloween is just around the corner, and although college students may be a bit too old to trick or treat, one thing is for certain: one can never be too old to dress up. That being said, purchasing a...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor The Donut Bar is a sweet-treat food truck located at 191 Monmouth Ave. N, just a ways away from the annex of food trucks across from City Hall. It’s a relatively new addition to the plethora of food trucks located in Monmouth, having...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor The WolfStore at Western has recently obtained new stock from the brand Adventurist Backpack Co. Adventurist Backpack Co. is co-owned and founded by the wife/husband duo Matilda Sandstroem and Kelly Belknap. Sandstroem and Belknap have...

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Looking for cheap and fun ways to decorate for Halloween this year? Try out these DIYs to get prepped for the spooky season.   Witch’s Potions Make some witch’s potions to set on a windowsill, at the front door or just...