When I say I am a fan of a show or a book, I do not mean I simply enjoy it, or that I saw it once. If I say I am a fan, I mean I have probably spent more time thinking about the characters in that show or movie than I have on my homework all term...

As the end of the year quickly approaches, I find myself feeling a little queasy and nerve-wrecked. I am slowly realizing that in two weeks I will officially be a senior in college and graduation will be here before I know it. What is even harder to be...

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin. The concept of marriage has recently been a topic under discussion, as well for the past few years. But what is marriage exactly? Is t...

I have a very strong work ethic. I go to school full time, just like everyone else, and I have two jobs. Sometimes I pride myself on my ability to be self-sufficient; I hardly ever have to ask my parents for help. But obviously I have not always been t...

The 2011 season started off with a three-match road trip to Northern California and the first season with their new head coach Steve Ancheta. On the road trip, Western played their first match aga...

Ashley Potter and Dan Sprinkle both competed in the finals of their respective events at the NCAA National Championships on Friday, May 25. Potter took 10th place in the women’s triple jump and Sprin...

There has been some speculation since LeBron James was named the MVP for the third time in four years in early May. Some believe that the award should have went to Kevin Durant, the NBA’s scoring c...

It is no surprise to athletes at Western, but many students who do not participate on a varsity team may not know of the new addition to the athletic department in Fall 2011. Cori Metzgar-Deacon]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 1.2875985 Sports Metzgar-Deacon Stephanie Lane | Staff Writer Sports http://www.westernoregonjournal.com/news/award-winning-documentary-shown-on-campus-1.2875980 Caet Padgett | News Editor
What are the secrets of happiness? They might be different than you think.

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Most people are about as happy they make up their minds to be.” While this may be true, some may argue that this leaves an even more pressing question unanswered: what is the secret to being happy? The award-winning d...

On Thursday, May 24, students and faculty alike were given the opportunity to present their very own works of creative writing before an audience. From short stories to poems, the Northwest Passage’s Open Mi...

Professor Eduardo Gonzales-Viaña, who teaches Spanish at Western, originally from Peru, has written many published books on immigration. He teaches a Hispanic and Latin America culture class where the students learn about Spanish speaking countries’ cu...

This year, Kathy Hill, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been chosen as the winner of the Mario and Alma Pastega Staff Excellence Award. Each year the...

The graduation ceremony is a cultural tradition termed as a “rite of passage.” It dates back to the 12th century. In the Middle Ages, scholars and the clergy wore long gowns to ward off the col...

Remember when you were young and you were told of those magical ships that blast off from a launch pad, break the sound barrier and send an astronaut into low earth orbit? Remember when the Space Shuttle was a common part of life, and no one thou...

I have always believed one of the biggest issues that my generation is passionate about is that of justice. I am very happy about this, because I feel my life’s calling is to be a voice for the voiceless, and to fight for the rights of those who cann...

Hello, my name is Jake Logan and I am a feminist. Yes it is true you can be both a male and feminist, in fact everybody should be a feminist, because unless you dropped from the sky completely formed, you are here because of a woman. Maybe I am ...

Once upon a thirsty and thoughtful Thursday night, my roommates and I arrived at a rather horrific place: our pasts. We reminisced and stewed for about an hour over our failed relationships. I looked from face to face thinking, “These people are fabulo...

Western volleyball started off the season by announcing in July that former Western outside hitter, Sylvia Herrold, will fill the position of student assistant coach. “After ]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 1.2874099 Sports Herrold, will fill the position of student assistant coach. “After Stephanie Lane | Staff Writer Sports http://www.westernoregonjournal.com/sports/wolves-baseball-go-two-games-in-regionals-1.2874097 Stephanie Lane | Staff Writer
By: Stephanie Lane | Staff WriterChico State advances to Nationals

Chico State scored six two-out runs, including two in the top of the eighth in a 5-5 tie, to take their opener of the NCAA West Regional 7-6 over Western Ore. on Thursday, May 17 at Volcano Stadium ...

Any college football fan will argue that the current bowl system is flawed. Last year’s national championship game is proof of that. It featured two teams, not only from the same conference, but also same division in that conference. In addition to tha...