by Joe Lindblom-Masuwale News Editor A forum on student mental health was held by ASWU President Shamir Cervantes in an effort to allow students to voice their concerns and then work toward finding solutions. “Right now our purpose is just to speak our minds and hear out
by Gia Anguiano staff writer Monica Rimai, Senior Vice President of Fiscal Administration, discussed budget finances, campus safety and Willamette’s endowment with ASWU senators in their last meeting. In discussing the University’s budget, Rimai projected the budget, actualand forecast, for each category such as tuition, resources and
by Joe Lindblom-Masuwale News Editor Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and joining senators asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate public programs with regards to gun safety, and to provide better practices for secure storage in a letter addressed to Gene L. Dodaro, according to a
by Ryan Gail staff writer Starting Jan. 1, 2016, all students employed by the University will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours of work, up to 80 work hours. This update to the University’s employment policy is a product of the June
Bed sharing policy change leads to budget shifts for athletic teams by Katie Lively staff writer Starting this academic year, coaches are no longer permitted to have multiple athletes sleeping in the same bed while traveling for away competitions. Hotel costs are going up for Willamette sports
by Katie Lively staff writer Willamette is working to draw upon agreement that would allow it to resume farming and general use of the farmhouse at Zena Forest, said Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Monica Rimai. Rimai gave an update on these negotiations to faculty
‘The punishment is that they are with us’ by Celine Sannes-Pond “Read widely, deeply and with love”: English dept. celebrates by Katie Lively Debate prof. completes three year grant project in China by Patrick Conroy Quitting for good: Great American Smokeout by Ryan Gail What’s
by Celine Sannes-Pond staff writer Enrollment at Willamette comes with many perks, including easy access to the Capitol, Bon Appetit’s seemingly endless supply of flavorless potatoes and the often over-looked benefit of our proximity to Oregon State Penitentiary, the state’s maximum security men’s prison. Many students who
The Collegian sits down with news designer Gianni Marabella for a conversation about things that are overrated, things that are underrated and the power of Yik Yak. Microbrews The Collegian: Microbrews, underrated or overrated? Gianni Marabella: Underrated, because those big name beer commercials are really annoying and I