Save the pumpkin seeds: My go-to festive recipe

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Instead of tossing the seeds after gutting a pumpkin, turn them into a festive, tasty snack for the fall season.   ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS Start to finish: 25-30 minutes Servings: 1 ½ cups   1 ½ cups of pumpkin seeds 2...

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Alternative Break information

Alternative Break information

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor Looking for a way to spend spring break for this year? Check out the Service Learning and Career Development’s Alternative Break program. Alternative Break is a project that gets students out and helping different communities ⏤ both...

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Deals available to Western students

Deals available to Western students

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor College is a wonderful but financially painful time for many students. When all of the bills are released and the bank accounts become borderline empty, it’s nice to be able to go to a location that gives students a little break. Maybe...

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WOU-Hoo: Getting pumped for Homecoming

WOU-Hoo: Getting pumped for Homecoming

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor This year’s homecoming game is readily approaching, and with it comes Homecoming week, filled with fun events and activities for students to participate in every day. The Kickoff Carnival is filled with fun games and prizes to win,...

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Overview of new food trucks in Monmouth

Overview of new food trucks in Monmouth

Rylie Horrall | Lifestyle Editor College is often a major transition for students. You’re suddenly living on your own, paying your own bills, and, on top of all of this, you have to pay for your own food. It takes a lot of mental energy to figure out what to eat each...

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SOLVE your summer volunteering problem

SOLVE your summer volunteering problem

Cora McClain | Copy Editor Now that summer has rolled around and class is out, a good bit of relaxation is in order. However, if the extra time might be a bit too boring, then give volunteering a try. From the local library to the community garden, there’s bound to be...

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Four variations on classic s’mores

Four variations on classic s’mores

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Summer isn’t truly complete without a few s’mores. This classic treat is easy to make, delicious, and is often associated with great memories made around campfires. However, sometimes even old favorites can use a new and interesting...

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Showcase: Graduation caps

Showcase: Graduation caps

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor   Michelle Soutar, BS in Communications: “The names on my cap represent people that have always supported me and held me up during my last few terms. Like most things in college I hadn’t intended to put flowers but a mistake...

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Become the greatest gift-giver

Become the greatest gift-giver

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor There are many great things to look forward to after graduation: the celebrations, the feeling of accomplishment, the relief of being done with school and of course, the gifts. They often come from well-meaning friends and family, but...

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Alumni: Life after graduation

Alumni: Life after graduation

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Javan Mngrezzo, Class of 2017: Tell us about your background. Where are you from? What did you study at Western? I was born in California. We moved around a lot, so I wouldn’t say I’m from a specific spot, just overall California....

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