Health habits that help with studying

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor It’s that time of year when many students are reevaluating their study habits in anticipation of upcoming finals. By now, most students have their routines down and have fallen into whichever habits work for them. However, some might...

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Quick and easy Thanksgiving sides

Quick and easy Thanksgiving sides

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Thanksgiving is nearly here, and most students are looking forward to their own Thanksgiving dinner with friends or family. For some, this means finding a way to contribute to the holiday meal. Fortunately, Thanksgiving dinner is...

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Diversity education with the Multicultural Student Union

Diversity education with the Multicultural Student Union

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Western is home to many different clubs and organizations that seek to enrich the college experience. One of these is the Multicultural Student Union, a group that was formed to educate and bring awareness to the diversity of cultural...

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Keto: The pros and cons

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor As with many other aspects of lifestyle, new trends pop up every so often related to diet. They can have different goals, including becoming healthier or losing weight. Whatever the purpose, however, it’s important that they are done...

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Off-campus study spots

Off-campus study spots

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Many students regularly find themselves needing a study space. Some prefer the comfort of their own homes, or the convenience and resources of Hamersly Library. For some, however, sometimes physical space away from campus helps clear...

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A look into Eola Hills Wine Cellar

A look into Eola Hills Wine Cellar

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor Located in the small town of Rickreall, just north of Monmouth and Western, is Eola Hills Wine Cellar. If the name sounds familiar, it’s may be because their bottles can be found in local stores alongside other names from the...

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Holiday attractions opening soon

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor With winter approaching, fall festivities are beginning to meet with seasonal and holiday opportunities. The holiday season is often when people are looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit in anticipation of the upcoming...

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Tips for managing finances and credit

Tips for managing finances and credit

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor As many students are stuck in the limbo between living with their parents or guardians and becoming fully fledged adults out on their own, there are many life lessons they need to tackle between point A and point B. Of these lessons,...

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Transportation options

Transportation options

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor College, on its own, is a stressful time for many. On top of this, some students have the additional problem of figuring out transportation. Those don’t own a car face the regular challenge of finding arrangements whenever they have...

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Tips for writing a cover letter

Tips for writing a cover letter

Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor Many students are reaching a point in their life where they’ve begun to think about the future and their careers. Some, however, may still feel somewhat unprepared for the job of pitching themselves to an employer. The skill of...

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