Western Oregon Journal

Blind, deaf and living life to the fullest

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Ryan Bondroff spoke to a class of sign language and interpreting majors as well as a large number of guests. A man both deaf and blind, Bondroff traveled from his home in Seattle, Wash. to speak to attentive students about his job as an Information, Referral and Advocacy Program Manager and of his life as a deaf-blind person in today's society.

Talking business with former Wolves

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Business and Economics Club's Alumni Night took place last Monday and featured seven recent graduates from Western who served as a panel for students to speak with, offering class advice, giving interview suggestions and answering questions. The room was full, and, after an introduction from club president Melvin Moothen, the event got under way.

Waffles for Haiti

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ten years ago, a tornado destroyed the home of Western custodian Guy Anderson. He still remembers the distress of the ordeal, and in January, when a massive earthquake rocked Haiti, Anderson empathized with those who were without homes.
"Losing your home is not something you forget," he said.

Welcome to WOUville

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What do artists, surfing, tattoos, singing and video games all have in common?
The answer is that they will all be at this year's WOU Mania event, an annual campus activity.

What is WOU Mania?
The WUC/Student Leadership and Activities Department initially created this event in 2004, and it has quickly become a yearly tradition.

Book review: The Secret of the Glass

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

From the opening pages of Donna Russo Morin's "The Secret of the Glass," the reader is swept away to the 17th Century, with the fabulous colors of Venice and the art of glass making.
The novel begins with Sophia Fiolario, eldest daughter of Zeno Fiolario, who learns glass making from her father.

Mt. Hood: Shut up, or shut down

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After a week of weather disturbances built up nearly two feet of snow on the mid and upper level elevations in the Mt. Hood area, officials are reporting that the lower elevations are still lacking snow fall and, due to gradually rising freezing levels, is only weakly bonded to a variety of old snow surfaces.

Rainbow Dance Theatre Brings New Meaning to "Dance"

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What do trash bags, floating persons, and black lights have in common? Well, nothing really, except that they all can be found within the Mystery & Magic performance put on by the mid-Willamette Valley's only professional modern dance company: Rainbow Dance Theatre (RDT) performed for a Salem audience Saturday, Feb.

The Zac Brown Band is coming to town

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Zac Brown Band has had an eventful year on the charts and on the road as Grammy-Award Winners. Drawn by the irresistible hit singles, new fans have gathered around the inspiring musicianship and dynamic live shows, as if the band has emerged from no where with extreme fame.

I repeat: Get your lizard out of my car!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"I found Sketch�"
Three ominous words that I knew I would end up saying...eventually.
Before I get into my story, Sketch is an iguana that belongs to my boyfriend. He decided to take Sketch with us on our adventure to Lincoln City-in my car. However, before we had even left the parking lot, Sketch had disappeared; he had pulled a Houdini! One minute he was roaming in the backseat and the next he was gone.

Spring's coming, what are you going to do about it?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

If you're like me, then you might have been feeling, last month, that winter was never going to end. It was normal to wear extra layers in the morning. The decision to don long socks versus ankle was easily chosen in favor of the prior. Before walking out the door I'd make sure I had a real warm coat if I was going to be out after sundown, which seemed like it would never surpass five o'clock.

Taking the 'lonely' out of being alone: don't let solitude spoil your day!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Too many times in life, I've opted out of doing something I wanted to do because I would have to do it alone. You know the stereotype: the poor guy who goes to the movies alone or the young women who treats herself to a fabulous solitary dinner at The Olive Garden.

Rugby dominates in Saturday's tune-up game

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Western's rugby players knew heading into his team's match against Clackamas Community College (CCC) that the Wolves would probably come out in top due to the Cougars' relative inexperience. But CCC surprised Western, playing at a higher level than the Wolves expected.

Slowey makes his mark on Western

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Although he can be mean and intimidating on the field, Western junior Jason Slowey can more accurately be described as a "big, fun and friendly" gentle giant. He loves kids and has always wanted to become a teacher. In that regard, Western was a perfect fit.

Sometimes it pays to be lucky

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As I watched Sunday's hockey game between the United States and Canada, I couldn't help but to think about the impact that singular game will have on the entire sport of hockey in this country. The game had everything one could want in a culture-changing game: an underdog who stepped up big time (the U.

"Reefer Madness" (The Musical)

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With only 10 minutes to go before the 7:30 show was set to commence, students, faculty and community members crowded into Rice Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 26, the ticket line stretching across the noise-filled lobby arc. Within the auditorium, the atmosphere was that of excitement and anticipation as individuals meandered to their designated seats through a thin veil of fog - a tribute to the infamous reefer - and began surveying the arena before them.

Rootdown Rocks

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"It's a shame when you're living in a city the size of Monmouth, and nobody knows your name�." crooned Rootdown lead singer Paul Wright to the cheers of over 200 students, faculty, alumni and community members filling the Pacific Room Friday night, Feb. 26.