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A student explores campus' haunted locations. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Is Willamette University haunted? Since the 1920s, Collegian journalists have reported on purportedly haunted spaces on campus, but none have gone “boots on the ground” to tell the tale. I decided to investigate four of the creepiest, haunted buildings on campus with my co-paranormal investigators to see if I could catch a glimpse of Willamette history. 1. Lausanne Hall The hunt for a ghost began in my

A WEMS volunteer wears their signature logo on Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sofie Szigeti. Willamette Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) is transitioning from an official emergency medical response agency into a traditional on-campus student club structure. This change, as the club approaches its 30th anniversary, was initiated by the WEMS student leadership team due to logistic and sustainability concerns. During a campus town hall on Sept. 28, WEMS student leadership discussed t

Management states this will be the final time the Bistro seeks ASWU relief Bistro employee Tabi Momeyer ('27) takes an order at The Bistro, Willamette's student run coffee shop, in Salem, Ore. on Oct. 12, 2026. Photo by Adrienne Anderson. The Associated Students of Willamette University (ASWU) senate voted unanimously to relieve the Bistro’s debt of $25,275.39 on Oct. 22. This is not the first time that the Bistro has sought financial support from the ASWU senate, but it will

There's nothing to fear but fear itself. Art by Basil Allen. A time-honored Halloween tradition is watching scary movies, especially with friends or family. Many horror movies are a dime a dozen, since they have relatively low budgets and high revenue, but a unique horror can prove extremely compelling and can stick in the mind like a knife to the back. Here are five such critically acclaimed movies to consider watching whether you’re experienced with the genre or not: #5: Th