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ISSUE 25 | 04/18/18

Donation creates homeless shelter in Portland

by Natalie Roadarmel

Columbia CEO Tim Boyle has just announced that he will be donating $1.5 million towards a new homeless shelter in Portland. This shelter will hold 100 beds and will offer the homeless a place to eat, sleep, do laundry, bathe and have access to health and social services. It will be located under the Broadway Bridge, and… read more

SBAC plans discussed
by Quinlyn Manfull

Trump’s personal lawyer under investigation
by Sophie Smith

Budget cuts eliminate CSL director position
by Heather Pearson

ASWU Report
by Benjamin Love

ISSUE 24 | 04/11/18

Black activists’ legacies live on

by Heather Pearson

Last week, the United States and South Africa mourned the 90th birthday of the late Maya Angelou and the recent death of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Two famous and complex black activists, the passing of each carries differing… read more

Annual Green Fund receives record amount of grant proposals
by Natalie Roadarmel

Willamette tuition set to increase by four percent
by Heather Pearson

China & US embark on potential trade war
by Quinlyn Manfull

ASWU Report
by Benjamin Love

ISSUE 23 | 04/04/18

Professors promoted, given tenure

by Kellen Bulger

Just last month it was announced that nine WU faculty members would be receiving tenure and/or promotions from the university. The decision to promote and give tenure to WU faculty members is one that is made every semester and approved by President Thorsett and the Board of Trustees. When a professor that is a part of a university receives tenure or… read more

African countries sign free trade agreements
by Quinlyn Manfull

UN emphasizes Climate Change
by Heather Pearson

Full house for the gubernatorial elections
by Natalie Roadarmel

ASWU creates student portal
by Gianni Marabella

ASWU Report
by Claire Matthews-Lingen

ISSUE 22 | 03/21/18

WU community and nation say #Enough!

by Ryleigh Norgrove & Sophie Smith

In a gun control debate often dominated by defeatism, words spoken at Willamette’s Walkout: #Enough! last Wednesday offered a welcome message of hope. “There’s good news out there,” said Reverend Dr. Deb Patterson, a clergywoman and Willamette mother who spoke before the walkout. “Young people like you… read more

City of Salem cracks down on homeless camps
by Matthew Taylor

Trump Administration sues california over sanctuary laws
by Heather Pearson

Myanmar Government Rejects UN Findings
by Quinlyn Manfull

ASWU Report
by Benjamin Love

ISSUE 21 | 03/14/18

The right to be forgotten

by Quinlyn Manfull

This past week, Google revealed that it had received requests to remove 2.4 million web addresses from its search engines following the 2017 European Court of Justice’s ruling that people have… read more

ASWU proposes amendments to their constitution
by Gianni Marabella

Emails show that oil extraction was main motivation in…
by Kellen Bulger

Student input required in tuition hikes at OR universities
by Ryleigh Norgrove

ASWU Report
by Claire Matthews-Lingen

ISSUE 20 | 03/07/18

Bearcat pantry exemplifies student altruism

by Julia Di Simone

This Monday marked the opening of Willamette’s student-run food pantry. Located in Shepard House, the pantry is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am to 5pm. Students are encouraged to… read more

Oregon lawmakers act on the call for gun control
by Natalie Roadarmel

KWU Show “Wistory” Tells Diverse Alumni Stories
by Heather Pearson

Florida survivors refuse to be silenced after tragedy
by Matthew Taylor

ASWU Report
by Claire Matthews-Lingen

ISSUE 19 | 02/28/18

Leadership shifts in South Africa

by Natalie Roadarmel

“No life should be lost in my name and also the ANC should never be divided in my name,” Zuma stated during a nationally televised political address. “I have therefore come to the decision to resign as President of the republic… read more

Hospital renovations to address long wait-times
by Jordan Degalia

OR legislature discusses healthcare for all
by Kellen Bulger

WU prepares second Day of Service
by Heather Pearson

Spanish language debate team win big coast to coast
by Quinlyn Manfull

ASWU Report
by Ben Love

ISSUE 18 | 02/21/18

ELGL puts focus on local government

by Matthew Taylor

On Friday afternoon, a group of civic leaders who hold positions in local governments across the country came to Willamette for the first ever to host an event called “Inspiring Local Government Careers”, hosted by the advocacy group… read more

WU Unplugged starts up on campus
by Natalie Roadarmel

Trans student federal protections ending
by Heather Pearson

J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations being performed on Friday
by Sophie Smith

Hundreds demonstrate at Capitol for passing of emissions cap
by Kellen Bulger

Bishop discussion at ASWU meeting
by Ben Love

ISSUE 17 | 02/14/18

Sustainability conference inspires students

by Natalie Roadarmel

This past week, eighteen Willamette students had the opportunity to attend a regional sustainability conference in Portland. WOHESC (Washingtion Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference) is a conference dedicated to… read more

Eating for liberation creates food for thought
by Heather Pearson

Sanctions on Russia revoked
by Matthew Taylor

American companies attempt to internalize healthcare
by Kellen Bulger

Title IX lawsuit creates new women’s lacrosse team
by Julia Di Simone

ASWU discusses new Bishop plan
by Claire Matthews-Lingen

ISSUE 16 | 02/07/18

University proposes to restore Bishop services

by Gianni Marabella

Yesterday, the University announced a plan to raise the student wellness fee from $100 per year to $310 to allow Bishop Wellness Center to provide both mental and physical health services again in the 2018-2019 academic year. If the proposal is put into action, students will once again be able to access… read more

Humans force Earth into its sixth major extinction
by Ben Newman

“Consent is” campaign
by Heather Pearson

Salem’s rapidly growing homeless population
by Natalie Roadarmel

WU President attends ASWU
by Ben Love

ISSUE 15 | 01/31/18

White house tariff targets renewables

by Kellen Bulger

Last week, President Trump imposed a tariff on foreign imported solar panels and washing machines. This move was in part to keep good on his platform surrounding the support of American businesses. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer… read more

Audit shows how OR is vulnerable to “the big one”
by Natalie Roadarmel

Oregon Democrats see large win in healthcare battle
by Matthew Taylor

ASP students coming to WU
by Sophie Smith

Olympians take a stand against Nassar
by Heather Pearson

Title IX discussion at ASWU meeting
by Claire Matthews-Lingen

ISSUE 14 | 01/24/18

Transfer Student-Athlete Previously Found Responsible for Sexual Misconduct Now Attends Willamette

by Holly Walsh & Heather Pearson

This fall, Willamette admitted a student-athlete found responsible of a sexual misconduct charge at his previous university. This occurrence comes in the midst of nationwide dialogue over the prevalence of sexual assault everywhere from Hollywood to the Oregon State Capitol… read more

Widespread Obama era regulation cuts take effect
by Kellen Bulger

This is not a drill, ballistic missile threat sends Hawaii into shock
by Natalie Roadarmel

Birth tourism and Trump’s immigration
by Jarod Todeschi

ISSUE 13 | 12/6/17

Re-lighting of Star Trees begins holiday season

by Natalie Roadarmel

If you were to ask any student on campus, it is a given that they would be able to explain what the Star Trees are and where they are planted. The Star Trees have a commanding and important presence on campus, representing the history of the University as well as all that is to come. Although the Star Trees… read more

President Trump’s controversial travel ban resurfaces
by Gianni Marabella

North Korea continues nuclear testing
by William Gupton

ASWU report
by Claire Mathews-Lingen

ISSUE 9 | 11/1/17

Xi Jinping and China’s move to world leader

by Jessica Weiss

In a move seen as unprecedented since the time of Mao Zedong, founder of modern Communist China, Chinese president Xi Jinping has incorporated “Xi Jinping Thought” into the Chinese constitution… read more

Willamette sees faculty members moving on
by Matthew Taylor

Oregon Senator accused of sexual assault in Capitol
by Natalie Roadarmel

ASWU covers clubs and Bishop, welcomes new senator
by Ben Love

Office of Community Service Learning partners with Mission of Hope
by Matthew Taylor

ISSUE 8 | 10/25/17

Scientists observe Neutron Star collision for first-time

by Heather Pearson

Scientists announced on Monday that they have detected the collision of two dead stars for the first time in human history… read more

Salem Progressive Film Series opens local discussion to students
by Natalie Roadarmel

University provides tuition benefits to employees
by Matthew Taylor

President Trump speaks at the anti-LGBTQ Family Research Council’s Summit
by Kellen Bulger

ISSUE 7 | 10/18/17

Slam poet celebrates Coming Out Day

by Heather Pearson

Queer spoken word poet Katie Wirsing performed last Wednesday night in celebration of National Coming Out Day (NCOD). Recognizing LGBTQ+ and gender nonconforming folks, this day falls on Oct. 11 every year and marks a time of celebration… read more

City of Salem paying as much as $61.8 million for new police facility
by Kellen Bulger

Julia Ioffe aids in understanding what Russia wants
by Maggie Chapin

Backlash on new Oregon anti-gun law
by Natalie Roadarmel

A life of support and service: Remembering Maribeth Collins
by Matthew Taylor

ISSUE 6 | 10/11/17

Budget allocates money to athletics facilities in Title IX compliance

by Heather Pearson

Willamette is allocating roughly 2.5 million dollars toward capital projects for athletic facilities to increase compliance with Title IX requirements for female athletes. An expected 1.7 million will be put toward improvements of Sparks Field, $500,000 to locker rooms in McCulloch Stadium and $140,000 towards Sparks Fitness Center locker room changes… read more

Willamette makes list of top schools sending students to Teach for America
by Kellen Bulger

Hallie Ford Museum of Art showcases exhibits from around the globe
by Matthew Taylor

Students learn about restoration efforts in Zena Forest
by Natalie Roadarmel

ISSUE 5 | 10/4/17

Oregon implements new distracted driving law

by Heather Pearson

On October 1st, Oregon’s new distracted driving law began taking effect. It is now illegal to use or hold any electronic device while driving, including cell phones, GPS’s, laptops or tablets. Under these new regulations, drivers face stricter rules, higher fines for disobeying the law and possible jail time for… read more

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