Sam Dunaway | News Editor In a time of rising tuition rates and unpredictable government funding for higher education, several departments on Western’s campus rely on donations from outside sources. Western’s Giving Day on March 6 played an important role in...
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LGBTQ+ activist encourages honesty and bravery
Sam Dunaway | News Editor “Find something that scares you just a little tiny bit, do that thing, and then repeat steps one and two. And pretty soon you’ll find yourself doing extraordinary things.” This advice was just a small portion of the empowering and genuine...
City of Monmouth clamps down on unlawful parking
Byron Kimball | Staff Writer Students attempting to avoid buying a parking permit may be in for a surprise. Recent changes to how parking will be enforced in downtown Monmouth are set to impact students parking at numerous local businesses around the city. Among these...
Western students to aid in natural disaster relief
Sam Dunaway | News Editor For students that wish to make a meaningful impact by serving others, travel nationally or internationally and experience life outside of their comfort zone: Western’s Alternative Break program may be a great place to start. The Alternative...
Meet the Dean
Sam Dunaway | News Editor How long have you been at Western? “28 and a half years.” What’s your favorite part of your job? “The favorite part of my job is getting to know our students and I also work with an amazing staff.” What are your favorite hobbies...
Lights, camera, action: New video production club comes to Western
Byron Kimball | Freelancer Tuesday nights at the Richard Woodcock Education Center might involve mastering a dolly or finagling with lighting — at least for students attending Film School by Q-Loop Productions. Q-Loop, the College of Education’s video production team,...
Curriculum changes coming this fall
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Western is currently the only public university in Oregon that requires a minor for all students. However, beginning fall 2018, many students will have the opportunity to opt out of a minor while still working toward obtaining 180 credits....
Western celebrates Black History Month
Sam Dunaway | News Editor As February comes to a close, students reflect on events that stimulated engaging conversations, provided an artistic outlet and aimed to educate the public during Black History Month. Organized by Black Student Union, Western’s Black History...
Rising against sexual violence
Sam Dunaway | News Editor Feb.14 was a day filled with love and cherished relationships, but it also marked the anniversary of a powerful movement called One Billion Rising. Abby’s House spent the afternoon educating Western students on this campaign to raise...
University Lobby Day sees significant student turnout
Byron Kimball | Freelancer A large student turnout and multiple meetings with state legislators were just a few defining factors of this year’s University Lobby Day on Feb. 15. Advocates from seven Oregon universities and colleges, including Western, Portland State,...