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On the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, the Western and Monmouth community took the time to reflect on this monumental turning point for the Black community.

On Wednesday, May 25 student artists set out at 3 p.m. outside the Richard Woodcock Education Center to create a commemorative drawing using sidewalk chalk.

Throughout the day, Despite the heat, student artists pushed on to commemorate George Floyd. students and faculty Andre MacKniel, the last two of which could leave messages or were murdered recently on May 14. drawings of support next to George Floyd’s In remembrance, photos of the victims commemoration. of the Buffalo supermarket shooting were This event concluded Western’s library displayed in the window of the RWEC. event series titled “Centering BIPOC Voices At 6:30 p.m., Pastor Frank Morris led and Histories” occurring throughout the attendees in nine minutes of silent kneeling. month of May. The first event of the series Although the commemoration was began with speaker Walidah Imarisha, focused on George Floyd, it quickly became author of “Angels with Dirty Faces: Three a memorial in the wake of the school Stories of Crime, Prison, and Redemption.” shooting of Robb Elementary School in Since Floyd’s death two years ago, a Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and number of People of Color have become two teachers dead. victims of violence at the hands of police While the student artists were drawing, or systemic discrimination. Among them 19 hearts were also drawn on the sidewalk are Winston Smith, Geraldine Talley and by passersby to symbolize the 19 victims of

the shooting.

Colleges and universities have sent out statements detailing sympathy for friends and family members of the victims.

Western’s own interim president, Jay Kenton, shared his thoughts via email with the community.

“Our hearts go out to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Uvalde, Texas community where the horrific tragedy occurred at Robb Elementary yesterday,” said Kenton. “We grieve, along with the entire country, for the senseless loss of so many lives—young and old—all taken too soon. It is beyond comprehension why events such as these occur, but it is our earnest hope that this community finds the strength necessary to endure. Schools must be a safe place for all.”

During this time, it is important to remember that Western provides students and faculty with the resources needed to seek support. The Student Health and Counseling Center is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Farewell friends All graduating seniors and their families are invited to this year’s Senior Sendoff on June 10 Jude Bokovoy | Lifestyle Editor | howllifestyle@wou.edu For the first time in two years, the Senior Sendoff is back. On June 10 all graduating seniors and their families are welcome to attend this outdoor party to celebrate seniors and send them into the world as Western alumni.

The theme for this year’s sendoff is summertime. The event will have lawn games, a meal provided by Hawaiian Time and alcoholic beverages — not to mention a DJ — and a drawing for gift baskets provided by local businesses. @thewesternhowl

This year’s participants are Parallel 45 Brewing, Greece Lightning Express, Lonney’s Lunch Wagon, Petals and Vines, Maui Melts, Main Street Ice Cream and Rick’s Place Coffee.

Along with graduating

seniors and their loved ones, professors and other staff members will also be in attendance. This gives students the chance to have casual conversation and make connections with those who can help one along their career path in the near future.

The event will take place June 10, the day before graduation, from 5 – 7 p.m. on campus at Gentle House.

Right after the event, the senior sunset will be from 8 – 9 p.m. in J lot.

As Western’s doors close for these graduating seniors, we celebrate alongside them by putting on these events.

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BTS in politics

Kpop superstars BTS arrive at the White House to speak on anti-Asian hate crimes Global superstars and Korean pop boyband, BTS, were at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 31 to deliver a speech about anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination.

BTS, meaning “Bangtan Sonyeondan” in Korean or “Beyond the Scene” in English, have not only taken the world by storm, but have also become key figures in aiding the call for diversity and inclusion.

Ahead of their meeting with President Joe Biden, BTS stood alongside White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for a White House press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room to deliver a speech on Asian inclusion and voice their own experiences with discrimination.

During their speech, one of the

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in anti-Asian hate crimes. The bill gave law enforcement the necessary resources to investigate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islander individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although BTS’s meeting with President Biden in the Oval Office was closed to the press, fans of BTS BTS stands alongside White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to speak on anti-Asian and supporters who stand against hate. anti-Asian hate got the message of commitment to combating the rise of in the United States. members, Suga, spoke in Korean, anti-Asian hate.

BTS’s surprising appearance at the which was translated by an interpreter.

In their meeting, BTS and Biden, White House comes on the last day “It’s not wrong to be different. I think according to the White House, would of May, which is Asian American and equality begins when we open up and be addressing “the importance of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or embrace all of our differences.” diversity and inclusion and BTS’ better known as AAPI. BTS has also spoken out about antiplatform as youth ambassadors who Last year in May, President Biden Asian hate in the past, such as amidst spread a message of hope and positivity had signed into law a bipartisan bill the pandemic in 2021, when a surge of across the world.” aimed towards addressing the rise anti-Asian hate crimes had broken out Photo courtesy of Instagram @ellekorea

WELCOMING UNEXPECTED CHANGES

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The Board of Trustees plans to vote Dr. Jesse Peters in as Western’s new president

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Dr. Jesse Peters is currently working as the Dean at Fort Lewis College in Colorado.

Western’s search for an executive leader hit an unexpected bump in the road earlier this month when Western Oregon University’s newly elected president, Dr. Sukhwant Jhaj, chose to step down from the position for personal reasons.

This change prompted an executive session of the Board of Trustees to determine another qualified presidential candidate. The Board resolved to instate Dr. Jesse Peters as the next president and their recommendation will be voted on in the June 8 general session.

While there was no specific protocol for this situation, the four candidates the president search committee had selected in the months previous provided a well thought out list of contenders. The hour-long executive session on May 18 combined

“He has worked nationally with people in Indigenous communities and as we move forward at Western, diversity is one of our top priorities. He hit those marks at 100 percent,” Komp explained. “I think students will really appreciate his passion and understanding about what it takes to be a college graduate.”

The June 8 meeting will consist of public discussion on the topic of Peters’ appointment to the office of president, followed by a formal motion and a vote by the Board. After the regular session at 10 a.m., there will be a meet and greet with Peters and his partner Dr. Susan Cannata at 3 p.m. in the Pacific Room of the Werner University Center. The meeting will be livestreamed and is open to the public.

input from trustees and the search firm, Anthem Executive, that led them to reach out to Peters.

Betty Komp, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, is certain that their deliberation brought them to the right candidate to replace Jhaj.

“We did several types of feedback forms that anybody from the community and campus could submit to the Board,” Komp said of the search committee’s efforts earlier in the year. “Dr. Peters unequivocally came in second. We were confident that because there’s such strong support from the community and from the committee that he would do an excellent job.”

Of his other qualifications, Peters’ dedication to Western’s goal of diversity, equity and inclusion made him especially attractive for this role. @thewesternhowl

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MAKING STRIDES IN HISPANIC LITERATURE Western and the Instituto de Cultura Oregoniana celebrate the launch of “Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón”

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Mirella Barrera-Betancourt Staff Writer | howlstaffwriter@wou.edu On May 25, Western and the Instituto de Cultura Oregoniana proudly celebrated the launch of their collaborative academic publication, “Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón.”

According to their website, the Instituto de Cultura Oregoniana is a nonprofit organization based in Salem which aims to “promote the Hispanic culture of Oregon, and promote multilingualism as a source of common prosperity.”

“Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón” chronicles centuries worth of history pertaining to the Oregon Territory and era of trade between Native Americans, Hispanics, British and Russians that took place along the

Pacific coast. The book’s release has been long awaited since its production began over five years ago.

Originally written in Spanish by historian Olga Gutiérrez Rodriguez, the book has become the first academic work about the history of Oregon to be published in both English and Spanish. The original version of the book by Gutíerrez Rodriguez was translated into English by students in Jaime Marroquín Arredondo’s Spanish course and the English translation was consequently edited by students in one of Dr. Lars Söderlund’s editing courses.

The official book launch was held in the Willamette Room with a

Copies of “Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón” were made available.

ceremony and guest speakers. The event was primarily moderated by Marroquín Arredondo, a professor at Western, and author of the prologue in “Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón” as well as editor for the Spanish version.

This was immediately followed by a catered reception.

During the first hour, introductions were made by a number of the

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The concert and chamber choirs performed a set entitled Hope and Healing on Tuesday.

Despite the school year coming to an end and finals rapidly approaching, students involved in various forms of music are preparing for more than dreary tests and extensive essays. Every term, Western’s many music ensembles put on their respective performances and, regardless of the extra stress of finals,

pour their hearts out in a cumulative display of hard work, skill and talent.

Dr. James Reddan, concert choir and chamber choir director, spoke highly of his students.

“Everyone has put in a tremendous amount of work this term…” said Reddan. “Both the Concert Choir and

Chamber Singers have worked to bring this music to life focusing on Hope and Healing, mental health awareness, honoring the plight and struggles of all. As everyone has dealt with a lot this past term and the past two years, everyone has worked extremely hard to make this final performance of the year truly stellar, extremely musical and helping to provide a true sense of hope for the future. The students amaze me every single day in all that they do by putting their whole selves into the music.”

Here is the cumulative list of student end-of-the-year performances; p: (Please note that some of the concerts will have already passed by the time of this publicationtime of release).

Percussion Ensemble Where: Smith Hall

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contributors for “Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón.” Major contributors included Dean Kathleen Cassidy from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Western, who had supported the project since its initial pitch; Efrain Diaz-Horna, President of Instituto de Cultura Oregoniana; Carlos Quesnel Meléndez, Consulate of Mexico in Portland; Enrique Continued on back

When: May 24, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by: Dr. Kellen King Concert Choir & Chamber Singers Where: Rice Auditorium When: May 31, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by: Dr. James Reddan Wind Ensemble Where: Rice Auditorium When: June 2, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by: Dr. Ike Nail Western Oregon Voices Where: Smith Hall When: June 3, 7:30 p.m.

Directed by: Dr. Claire Hudkins Get tickets for any or all of these performances at wou.edu/tickets.

General admission is $10, seniors and veterans pay $5 and students outside of Western pay $1. Western students may attend for free with their student ID.

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PUSHING CREATIVE BOUNDARIES

Western is home to a host of talented student actors, writers and directors, and the newest 5 O’Clock Shadow Production, “Fucking B!” will display those talents for the community. Sophomore acting major Wyatt R. K. King and senior acting major Tessa Rosenau collaborated on the early stages of writing the piece and are directing the production together.

The title and concept behind “Fucking B!” was inspired by SuzanLori Parks’ play, “Fucking A,” which was a riff on the classic “The Scarlet Letter.” King and Rosenau’s play, instead, is loosely based on the fall 2021 theatre production, “The Secret in the Wings.”

This show — which consisted of lesser known Grimm’s Fairy Tales — was staggered so the end of each story

was interrupted by the beginning of the next. King and Rosenau have taken this idea to new levels by playing with the perspectives of the audience.

“Fucking B!” will be a unique experience namely because the show will include audience interaction. At different points in the performance, actors will engage with anyone sitting in the front rows. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to affect what happens in scenes with the “superpower coupons” located in their programs.

These powers include “deja vu” or “insert a prop,” and these can be used

5 O’Clock Shadow Productions present “Fucking B!” directed by Wyatt R. K. King and Tessa Rosenau

Camille Lenning Entertainment Editor | howlentertainment@wou.edu at any time throughout the show, at the discretion of the stage managers.

The show is devised, or contributed to by the cast, so some of the story is improvised by the company of actors onstage. While there are some scripted portions written by King, large sections of

the play consist of improv scenes, with actors doing all they can to get the audience involved. Those onstage will make eye contact with the audience or gossip about them to other actors — they may even strike up a conversation with people in the Continued on back

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I know and accept that I am a creative person, but until this year I was never a theatre kid — in part out of cowardice, in part reluctance.

While I have not had the opportunity to take any theater classes and am not properly involved with the department, I have been dipping my toes into acting through the student run ventures. My first theatrical involvement was just recently as an actor in the Student Directed One Act Festival this April. I worked with Ally Warner as my director, and also with Sammy Gentry who I get to perform with again in the “Fucking B!” production, but I did not get the chance to work with Wyatt R. K. King at that time which was something I wanted to do. I loved the one-acts, and am grateful that “Overtones” was more of a standard theater experience, as “standard” is not a word that can be

A personal experience with and encouragement to engage with the theatre Cole Boeck Copy Editor | howlcopyeditor@wou.edu

Let yourself embrace the weirdness of art, as an audience member or perhaps one day as a performer.

applied to “Fucking B!” in any context.

I’m always inspired by Wyatt’s creativity and vivacity, so hearing about the opportunity to audition for “Fucking B!” was a must-do for me.

The audition was only the briefest hint of what the future would hold, as it stretched me out of my comfort zone of familiarity immediately, though my knowledge and experience with theater is admittedly quite limited.

It is hard to tie down any descriptors onto the production, as it is so improv-heavy. I know all pieces have a different feeling with every audience, but this show is truly something else.

If you are at all cautious about involvement, improv or theatricality, I think you really ought to attend and keep an open mind. I can honestly say that my venture into acting has helped me to @thewesternhowl

grow more comfortable with myself and existing in any space I occupy and that I have learned so many transferable skills for my future hopeful career of interpreting. Even still, had there been no “productive” or lucrative skill-set to boast of, I’m having a f-----g blast.

Whether or not you want to get into the deep artistic deconstructions and commentary that goes on, I highly recommend getting involved in your local theaters in any format. From the technical sides, the acting sides, or even as an audience member, why not broaden your horizons? And if you decide to come to this production, be ready for an experience. You’ll laugh, but you may also leave with some new questions. If nothing else, I’m sure it will be memorable; and really, what’s worse than being forgettable?

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Inclusivity in graduation

Black and Lavender Graduations are back on campus to celebrate student accomplishments Photo courtesy of Instagram, @westernoregonuniversity

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Those at Lavender Graduation will receive a rainbow tassel, cord and certificate.

Graduation is fast approaching for the seniors at Western Oregon University. While the June 11 event is an achievement in and of itself, for many students it may feel like the generalized ceremony doesn’t accurately represent their community or accomplishments. That’s why at Western, Student Engagement — in collaboration with the Black Student Union and the Stonewall Center — will host the annual Black and Lavender Grad-

uation celebrations.

Student Activities and Inclusion Coordinator Katelin Stewart worked with both organizations to craft the June ceremonies.

“It is incredibly important that we honor our graduating students and their accomplishments here at Western,” Stewart said of the celebrations.

“These events allow for student(s) to gather as a community one last time before graduation.”

Black Graduation: The intention of Western’s Black Graduation is to celebrate the accomplishments of Black students and each graduate will be honored during the event. The ceremony will also feature an address made by Black Student Union President, senior psychology major Tatiana-Marie Whitlow.

“It’s important to have a Black Graduation ceremony because it’s Black celebration, and Black joy,”

Whitlow said of the event. “In the past several years, Black students at this school have faced a lot of ridicule, microaggressions and macroaggressions from admin, teachers and peers … but they still persevere and push through.”

Students will be allowed to bring up to two guests and all who sign up will receive a Kente Cloth Stole.

These stoles, which are colorful garments handwoven in Ghana, symbolize the accomplishment of graduation. Traditionally, these colors are red, black, yellow and green, which are colors of significance in the Pan-African Movement.

The Black Graduation ceremony will be on June 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Columbia Room of the Werner University Center. The capacity for the event is 180 people, but there will be an asynchronous celebration for any wishing to participate later.

People who choose the asynchronous

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Those attending Black Graduation will receive a Kente Cloth Stole and a certificate.

option will still receive their Kente Cloth Stole and certificate.

Lavender Graduation: The Lavender Graduation ceremony was founded by Jewish lesbian Dr. Ronni Sanlo in 1995. Since its creation, over 200 colleges and universities across the United States have adopted the annual celebration.

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Pride Month is a month-long celebration that occurs every year in June in honor of the Stonewall Uprising that took place in 1969, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The month is meant to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals and communities have had on local, national and global history.

What initially started as a week-long observance and march with a few thousand people in the streets of New York City soon turned into an entire month dedicated to the celebration, and is further used to educate and raise awareness of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.

Since 1970, people across the country have held events and celebrations that attract millions of participants, including pride parades, concerts, parties and symposiums.

In addition, memorials are also held for LGBTQ+ community members who have lost their lives.

In the Monmouth-Independence area, the second annual “Monmouth Has Pride Celebration” will be taking place on June 4.

Starting at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m., local residents can participate in a variety of activities for the afternoon. The Ash Creek

Arts Center will have a tent where people can grab chalk to draw on the sidewalk or have their face painted prior to the Ally Walk that will take place at 1:30 p.m. along Main Street.

Residents can visit local businesses to get a sticker for their passport, with a completed one giving them the opportunity to enter a drawing for a gift certificate for participating businesses.

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Where, when and how to celebrate Pride Month this year Rylie Horrall Managing Editor howlmanagingeditor@wou.edu @thewesternhowl

Businesses where people can get stickers are: Domino’s, Fee Mail Deposit, Fine Pickens, The Find, FireHouse Crossfit, Momiji’s, Main Street Ice Cream Parlor, Mink’s Pad Thai, Mungo’s Signs, Partnerships in Community Living, Petals & Vines, Rick’s Place, Sing Fay, Thoughts & Gifts, Tan Republic and Yeasty Beasty.

It is encouraged, though not required, that patrons RSVP for the event; if interested, RSVP at ashcreekarts.org/calendar. For more information, please contact Carol McKiel at mckielc@gmail.com.

On campus, there will be a “Pump Up For Pride” tabling event, where students can pick up a pride-themed embroidery kit in the Werner University Center. The event is from 12 – 2:30 p.m. on June 1.

Other celebrations include Portland’s “Pride Waterfront Festival” on June 18 from 12 – 6 p.m. and June 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. In addition to tabling events that take place both Saturday and Sunday, the latter’s festivities include a large Pride Parade. Proof of vaccination is required and donations are encouraged; more information can be found on their website, portlandpride.org.

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Barista of four years lays out the dos and don’ts of drive-through coffee shops

Mikayla Coleman | Managing Editor | howlmanagingeditor@wou.edu As a long-time barista, I have experienced some s--t. From this s--t, I have noticed some unfortunate trends that I think the general public could benefit from avoiding.

Baristas are not your BFFs. Sure, it is our job to be respectful, kind and make the customer feel comfortable during their short time visiting with us. But trauma-dumping, or expecting a more than surface level emotional relationship with someone who is literally being paid to be there, is not realistic or healthy. Something to remember is that this barista has to see hundreds of customers a day. If they took on all of the problems of every customer they talk to, they would be a shell of a person. I know this because I have experienced it. In the same way

it is the customers responsibility to be aware of this, it is the barista’s job to make sure they are aware about how and to what degree they should be distancing themselves.

Don’t cross a line. Giving someone your number while they are working is just as weird and off putting in the barista context as it is in any service job. Just don’t do it, especially if you are a customer that visits so regularly that the barista will essentially be forced to see you every time they work from then on. Again, the thing to remember here is that this is a workplace. No one wants to feel uncomfortable in their workplace.

If you don’t have time, don’t stop by. It is not the barista’s problem that you didn’t allow yourself enough time

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to both get a coffee and make it to work on time. We see a ton of people every day, some ordering upwards of five drinks per car. We are only human and cannot make coffee at supersonic speed. Blaming the barista for these longer orders and long lines is not the solution.

Ditch phone calls. I have experienced this a myriad of times — a customer pulls up and is currently on a phone call. The appropriate response when pulling up to the window of a coffee shop on a call is to end it as soon as possible. I have had people visit and keep their window rolled up while having a conversation on the phone for upwards of five minutes. If you are not ready to order, just wait until you are off your call before you get in line, for

Fostering respectful relationships with baristas ensures a good experience for both parties.

the sake of everyone’s sanity. It really is just a respect thing.

I love my job. Arguably, one of the best things about working at a coffee shop is the relationships that one is able to create and strengthen. I have had a select few customers that I have been close with in a way that was mutually respectful and they have touched my life dearly. Be one of those customers.

Gain experience to level up Why everyone should sign up for an internship James Fowlkes | Freelancer | jfowlkes18@wou.edu

Explore the desired field and learn from it.

Internships are a type of paid or unpaid work experience that is offered by businesses or organizations to gain real world knowledge based on a student’s preferred field of study.

Internships usually average around three to nine months, with 10 to 20 hours per week for work time. Taking an internship can prove beneficial to a student as it has many advantages.

Gain valuable job experience. The experience that’s gained within the workplace for student interns is something that typically

wouldn’t be earned in a classroom. Interns learn valuable information about the business that they’re working in such as daily job duties and practices, and they obtain transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Strengthen your resume. Having an internship on a resume will not only visually strengthen the resume but it will also increase a person’s chances of acquiring their desired job.

Employers will be extra interested when they see that the applicant is well suited for the position given the skills and experience accumulated from working an internship.

Improve networking skills. Working as an intern allows one to interact with people in their desired field, so it’s a great opportunity to make @thewesternhowl

connections, especially with professionals. By gaining new contacts, it opens doors for potential job opportunities and references that can put in a good word in the future.

Potentially transition into a job. After the internship is complete, there’s a good chance that a student could be hired for a job at that company by the end. It gives a high boost for recruitment if the intern is good enough for the position.

Build confidence. It can be fulfilling to gain much needed experience in an internship because it gives full preparation for going into the workforce. It gives the intern the opportunity to use what they’ve learned throughout their experience, and they can know what to expect when starting the job.

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Avocado appreciation Four ways to take avocado toast to the next level Jude Bokovoy Lifestyle Editor | howllifestyle@wou.edu Avocados have been a part of Generation Z’s basic food groups for quite some time. There are many variations and techniques that can be used when preparing it.

Avocado toast, being one of the more popular dishes, is perfect for breakfast, lunch or even a snack. Below are a few recipes to add variety to one’s daily slice.

DID SOMEBODY SAY HOT HONEY? Start to finish: 3 minutes Yields: 1 serving 1 slice of bread, toasted ½ small avocado, mashed ¾ tablespoon Everything but The Bagel seasoning 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon hot honey Toast bread to one’s liking. While avocado is still in its peel, slice three times vertically and once horizontally.

Then squeeze onto toast and mash with the back of a fork. Shake seasoning onto avocado. Sprinkle feta on top, then drizzle with hot honey.

Start to finish: 4 minutes Yields: 1 serving 1 slice of bread, toasted ½ small avocado, mashed 1 tablespoon of pesto 2 villagio marzano tomatoes, sliced 1 tablespoon of feta, crumbled 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze Toast bread to one’s liking. While avocado is still in its peel, slice three times vertically and once horizontally.

Then squeeze onto toast and mash with the back of a fork. Spread pesto on top of the avocado mash. Place tomato slices, sprinkle feta then drizzle with balsamic glaze.

GREEK GODDESS

GREEN AVOCADOS AND HAM Start to finish: 7 minutes

Yields: 1 serving 1 slice of bread, toasted ½ small avocado, mashed 1 egg, sunny side up 2 slices of thick oven roasted ham 1 tablespoon Sriracha 1 tablespoon chipotle Bitchin’ sauce, optional Toast bread to one’s liking.

Simultaneously, cook egg in a pan on a stove top. When the egg is almost done, place sliced ham into a pan to heat up. While avocado is still in its peel, slice three times vertically and once horizontally. Then squeeze onto toast and mash with the back of a fork. Spread Bitchin’ sauce on avocado mash. Place ham then egg on top of the spread. Finish the slice with a swirl of Sriracha.

SWEET STRAWBERRY Start to finish: 3 minutes Yields: 1 serving 1 slice of bread, toasted ½ small avocado, mashed 1 large strawberry, sliced 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Toast bread to one’s liking. While avocado is still in its peel, slice three times vertically and once horizontally.

Then squeeze onto toast and mash with the back of a fork. Place sliced strawberry on avocado spread. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

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There are so many delicious ways to dress avocado toast.

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Senior suggestions Add these 10 activities to your post-graduation plans Jude Bokovoy | Lifestyle Editor | howllifestyle@wou.edu There are many aftergraduation opportunities for seniors looking to start a career, travel or partake in personal growth. To help narrow down the abundance, below is a list of recommendations to spend the time after graduation and before entering the career field of choice.

Having a list of goals during times of uncertainty can help keep up the productivity.

1. Apply for an interesting job while one

waits to get into their dream career field. It may take some time to find the perfect match, so spend time doing something that has always been intriguing while waiting to hear back from the high stake jobs.

This also helps gain the experience that lots of high paying jobs require.

2. Check out all that you missed from the beautiful town of Monmouth. Go into small businesses

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such as The Find, Yeasty Beasty, Craft Bar West and so many more.

3. Plan a vacation with one’s closest friends before everyone goes their separate ways. Any place can be considered a vacation, even Pacific City which is only 45 minutes away.

4. Research dream cities to live in and apply for jobs in those locations.

One may be lucky enough

to watch their dreams unfold into reality if given a job offer.

5. Take a trip to Portland. The Alberta Art District is filled with amazing restaurants and boutiques. Attend the Saturday Market in downtown Portland. Check out the Waterfront Park and all of its surroundings on an electric scooter.

6. Explore Hood River, one of the most appealing Continued on back

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Moving in with Mom and Dad

Why moving back home is a smart decision for college grads Graphic by Julianna Tinker

Mollie Herron | News Editor | howlnews@wou.edu Many people think that once they have graduated from college, they immediately need to start their career and live on their own. But sometimes this isn’t the best option and it’s actually a smarter choice to move back home with their parents.

The need to move back home might be caused by many reasons such as financial status, struggling job searches or just general uncertainty about the future. Whether it be these reasons or something else, moving back home after college is totally okay and completely normal.

If money is an issue, moving back home is the best option. It gives new graduates a chance to save up money by being in a place where they, hopefully, don’t have to pay rent or buy all their own food. Working even a minimum wage job while not spending a lot of money is a quick and easy way to save enough money in the bank to eventually move out.

Finding a job as a new graduate can also be difficult. There are millions of people who are graduating across the country in the span of a few months, so there is extreme competition for those

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looking to enter the workforce. Finding any job, especially one that allows graduates to both use their new degree and enjoy the work, can take time, and moving home allows them to take their time to find the perfect fit.

Many people who attend college do so because it is expected of them, not because they know what they want to do in the future. Sure, having the degree makes it easier to apply for jobs, but it only opens the door to more opportunity and possible career paths.

Because of this, the job market can be overwhelming and therefore difficult to

determine what one’s future career will be. If a person goes through college in four years right after high school, that means they are probably 21 or 22 years old which could easily be argued as being too young to know what they want to do for the rest of their life. So, it’s perfectly reasonable for them to not know what they want to do and take that time at home to figure it out.

Don’t be embarrassed to move back home. Living there for a few years does not mean the rest of the future will be spent there as well. It’s a smart decision.

Learning, unlimited

Western has many opportunities for furthering your education after earning your degree Mollie Herron | News Editor | howlnews@wou.edu

Grad school does not have to connect to your current degree, so follow what interests you.

Learning is enjoyable for many people and they often want to be a student for as long as they can. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, many new graduates think they have reached the end of the road as a student, but this doesn’t have to be true. They have now opened the door for even more opportunities in higher education.

Even here at Western there is a wide variety of education pathways for post-baccalaureate students.

For those looking for a future career in education, Western offers many master’s programs to assist students following their goals to become teachers. Students can

choose to specialize in any age range and with different specific disciplines. Western offers master’s programs for those interested in special education, educational technology, elementary mathematics, bilingual education and so much more. Western can meet most future educator needs and works with other universities for programs they do not yet offer.

For those who like learning but don’t want to become an educator themselves, Western offers other graduate and master’s programs in topics such as criminal justice, rehabilitation counseling, interpretation studies and organizational leadership.

If higher education is not something of interest, there are also programs to get official licenses and certificates in areas like education and interpreting.

Most programs offered at Western can be taken online or as a hybrid option to be more accessible to @thewesternhowl

students who cannot come to campus. To find more information on graduate and master’s programs visit wou.edu/academics/ where details and requirements of each program are listed.

Graduate school can be intimidating, so if learning is a passion, but a higher degree is not the ideal path, another option is earning another bachelor’s degree.

Taking this route gives students the opportunity to explore other areas of study without having to retake general education required courses.

For people who love learning, or are just looking for more career options, graduate school or a second bachelor’s degree is a great option. Anyone can apply and it does not have to be related to past studies. Learning and furthering one’s education can be rewarding and is not limited to those who need the degree for a career path.

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Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language/English Interpreting Jason Baziotis Madi Birkenfeld Lynzi Burt Terricka Cabrera Rose Chism Margaret Kassebaum Sophia Moratti Trani Morton II Bayly Stevens Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language/English Interpreting Rheana Aguilar Shayla Barnes Kay Bruley Cheyanne Bumgardner Kyle Cottrell Grace Eckert Robin Hadaller Jennifer Kitchen Shea Kuligowski Makenzie Johnson Lindsey Makin Makenzie Smith

Margaret Millmaker Emily Prall Nikko Robledo Erin Ross Naomi Smith Jenaya Stevenson Marina Williams Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design Nicholas Hamilton Connor McCannell Sarah Placido Bachelor of Science in Art and Design Hannah Jones Helen-Marie Cockett Kara Dowaliby Treasure Roark Master of Science Education in Bilingual/ESOL Marlenne Banerjee Bachelor of Science in Biology

Haliegh Nagle Gabriel Sonnen

Sonia Ahkivgak Kayley Arpaia Hannah Aultz Jorge Bautista Blayde Biacan Prakriti Budhathoki Jessica Cannon Gracie Carona Sydney Carpenter Lucas Caruana Peter Cesany Eric Cortes Ramirez Joshua DeMartino Rebekah Develter Cassidy Flammang Sandra Garibay-Mendez Nichole Hernandez Galvan Jeremy Huff Michelle Kieling Brooke Kline Destiny Maller Matthew Manus Krislyn Martinez Leina Mohamed Hannah Moshinsky Zoe Notenboom Connor Park Carlee Richard Treasure Roark Anastasia Robertson Sarha Russ Yasmin Schulberg Claire Stevens Stephani Symanowicz Madison Trussell Holly Wright

Bachelor of Arts in Art

Bachelor of Arts in Business

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Kimberly Bobadilla-Cruz Raynie Ehret

Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language Studies McKenna Baker Ray Barton Madison Bodenhamer Allison Brink Amy Burggraaf Kat Burghout Caitlin Calhoun Elizabeth Cornforth Mandy Grauerholz Albina Kokhanevich Natalie Lauhoff Bailey Merodio Trani Morton II Logan Nicco Claudia Reyes Emma Schuhmann Alex Stewart Laura Thorgrimson Tiffany Toda Jenner Warren Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Allyson Chancellor Sarah Meyr Kristina Mokalla Hope Volante Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

Bachelor of Science in Art Katrina Kildea Ethan Lampe Trampus Peterson Kathryn Pierce Wendy Seymore McKenna Suarez Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design Jessica Bailey Benjamin Batridge Adrianna Cichoski Joshua Gray Alison Harry Amanda Kuenzi Josephine Lim

Bachelor of Science in Business Luis Acosta-Vega Blake Anderson Dwayne Angebrandt II Michael Anisimov Laci Austin Sara Austin Nicholas Baggett Shaniko Beier Max Braziel Steven Broncheau Annabelle Calub Noah Carrillo Arshdeep Cheema Keanu Chung Yosani Clay Emily Davis

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Sofie Davis Lauren Dempsey Simran Dhote Elizabeth Do Emily Doddroe Cassidy Dorigan Carlie Dossman Kelly Dowell Jeffrey Enderle Blanca Escobar-Romero Jesus Escorcia Staci Fait Logan Fink Jarren Ford Casey French Jordan Fullerton Clarisa Garcia Cortez Jessica Garcia Duran Guadalupe Garibay David Gibons Logan Graber Katelyne Guillermo Anthony Gutierrez Ashley Hancock Devin Hasher Reese Hauber Trask Hodgson Michael Hormann Alina Ignatovich Kaleb Jones Jennifer Kannier Abigale Koch Seth Kuykendall Jessica Lewandowski Michael Lewis Xingyu Liang Mackyle Little Ivonne Lopez Audelo Char Mae Lubay Thalia Lyons Keith Macadangdang Alexandra May Twister McComas Wryland McKnight Anthony Mendez Nathan Nañez Lindsey Murray Brandon Newstrom Morgan Olofson Anthony Orlando Jose Ortega Marilyn Pentecost Dakota Perkins William Prescott III Tyreek Price Melissa Puente Ryan Rapp Jordan Riley Alana Rodriguez Danielle Sally Alexandria Samples Donna Samuelu Kamahoi Sanchez America Sepulveda Valenzuela Karen Serrato Guzman Alex Shmilenko Allie Spear Hannah Stobie Jensyn Stanger Aubrey Stanton Grace Ann Tadlock Gavin Thiele Ryan Troyer Jacob Turner Saidy Valle Uc Luis Vargas Gonzalez Joseph Weldon Joseph White Gannon Winker Amber Winkler Sophia Woodall Jaymen Yadao Zixuan Zhang Alexander Zochert Anthony Zellner

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Joseph Blansett Delaney Bishop Jupiter Ceilidh Kayla Davis Jocelyne Hernandez Violet Hill Kian Horton Austriauna Howse Adams Jeweline King Matthew Larsen Kai Miller Cheyenne Shepherd Cody Webb Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Ricardo Acevedo-Solis Wendi Ayala-Molina Jennifer Bronson Lindsey Colligan Grace Ekimoto Kyle Emroe Alondra Garcia-Arellano Charles Graham Jonathan Green Ashley Hauger Jackson Holstad Daisone Hughes Annika Igarta Laura Johnson Marian Llontop Tricia Anne Manzano Felicia Martínez Riley Milton Leighton Moniz Geneva Ortega Hannah Pecot Daisy Pratt Conner Price Ruben Ramirez Alvarez Julia Ranum Nolan Scott Alexis Simpson Jodylynn Tavares Andrew Valladares Michael Vance McKenzie Wolfe-Webb Titus Yang Jordan Zade Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Nicholas Skelton Alvin Wilson Jr Bachelor of Science in Community Health Mohammed Albther Basil Aljafar Sydney Bowers Lizeth Cortes Andrea Crane Suleima Gonzalez Jordan Johnson Hannah McCallister Zoie Recolan Emily Synegal Katherine Tidwell Bachelor of Arts in Community Health Education William Paige Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education Hawra Alobaidi Zainab Alsadah Salma Alsalman Jumanah Alshaikh Abdulaziz Alshohail Esperanza Carmona Jacey Char

Myah Christensen Abigail Cisneros-Loera Kelli Conopa Aryahna Converse Megan Gunn Ashley Hecker Cindy Machuca-Ceja Jesus Maciel Abarca Taylor Mann Erin Marks Alyssa Cherese Nieta Navasquez Meagan Miller Kailha O’Dell Fabiana Palma Vasquez Alejandro Pena Casas Toby Prescott Mishelle Quevedo-Leon Karmann Roche Mickaila Saxton Jaden Stoker Kennedy Suhr Alyssa Tomasini Christina VanLeuven Brianne Yap Rionna Zeller Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Adnan Almarzooq Faihan Alotaibi Tyler Bartlett Edward Borello Nathan Camuso Korbin Cardoza Christopher Edwards Kaitlin Haley Jimmy Larios Ivan Lua-Diaz Christian Morris Vincent Nowell, Jr. Hayden Orn Ankit Shrestha Ethan Sutton Samuel Torris Abraham Vela Jonathan Williams Xinyan Yang Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Mathematics Daniel Holmberg Ryan Pelky Stanley Santiago Robinson Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music Cole Johnston Benjamin Kroeker Kathryn Powers Elijah Thompson Keagan Wall Nikita Williams Ruijiaming Yang Master of Music in Contemporary Music Samuel Duell Brandon Franko Andrew Savage Liam Vance Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Rylan Blair Micah Burke AnnaMarie Davis Garrett Dethlefs Karina Duarte-Ruiz Jeronimo Flores Palafox Luke Lenahan Nicole Mitchell Sophie Olson

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wou.edu/westernhowl Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Abdullah Alotaibi Katie Ash James Atkins Tehya Barawis Brittany Bennett Halen Bishop Aaron Boehland Shawn Branson John Breza Jade Burnett Stefano Caponi James Ceciliani Araceli Ceras Estrada Owen Collins Easton Crist Myah Dalby Camalia Daquioag Aminadab Diaz-Chacon Leanna Dunbar Caston Elliott Samantha Escorcia Cassie Flores-McNeill Christian Frasieur Andrew Freeman Presley Garza Moana Gianotti Zakary Girtman Reed Gjonnes Richard Goe Kaitlyn Hammond Maxwell Hayes Grant Henke Bree Hernandez Emilee Hessel Dylan Hilger Robyn Hohnstein Mykal Holmes Marco Howland Malissa Jaimez Emily Jensen Hayden Keep Cole Kinman Christopher Koehnke Dustin Kuhn Delaney Leikem Luke Linenberger Daniel Lopez Solis Blanca Lozada Katherine Madaris-Willis Mason Meredith Riley Milton Shelby Moody Sydney Morris Haidee Munoz Garrett Netter Nicole Nicholas Johnathan Niles Nathan Olson Felipe Ortega Ramos Bradley Patenaude Devin Proudfit Maria Ramirez Tapia Mariah Reed Nicholas Rogers John Rowe Elizabeth Salazar-Cervantes Gabriel Salazar-Young Jorge Salgado Kristina Schmidt Yaritza Segundo-Mendoza Alexis Sikes Cooger Smith Tyler Sorenson William Soto Jr Benjamin Springs Clinton Steen Jacob Stevens Renxin Sun Miguel Thomas Karissa Torres Stephanie Verdin

Madilyn Watkins Alec Williams Mariah Williams Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Shae-Lee Arbogast Morgan Perkey Matthew Phillips Jakob Pruitt Esmeralda Sanchez Ramirez Mark Waites Master of Science Education in Curriculum and Instruction Monica Cerda Ortiz Kayla Fleshman Emalee Hauck Elizabeth Mape Heidrich Sarah Ruzicka Ashley Stickles Bachelor of Arts in Dance Rebecca Pearson Bachelor of Science in Dance Keith Macadangdang Charley Millard Jenna Perin Madelynne Thomas Master of Science Education in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education Gerardo Di Pietro Ryan Lentz Lindsey Mroz Lucas Wenberg Cara O’Brien Rachel Rosenbaum Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies Diane Wilkinson Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies Brie Dunn Yu Fu Ziyun Gao Yuqi Guo Yimeng Huang Emma Hill Yena Lee Baoyi Li Zilu Li Daisy Macias Arellano Kate Maxwell Eryn Murphy Natalie Plasker Youran Shen Yijia Shi Charlene Sullivan Xuying Wang Yunqin Xin Xinyi Zhao Bachelor of Science in Earth & Environmental Science Elle Knopp Hannah Moshinsky Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Grace Comer Alexandra Evernden Ivy Hodgkinson Melina Mullin Nicole Niskanen Bachelor of Science in Economics Moayad Alahmadi Abdulelah Albaqami

Kyle Cornett Michael Hormann Kaleb Jones Caleb Klapprott Elizabeth Warriner Ryan Worthley Bachelor of Arts in Education Jordan Bott Rosibel Cruz Sanchez Karen Gonzalez-Sixtos McKenzie Kirsch Lendy Oropeza-Sixtos César Torres Ibarra Danyielle Wagner Julia Webster Maricela Xuncax Lazo Bachelor of Science in Education Carissa Albin Joselyn Alfaro Heather Allen Daniela Anguiano Jordyn Applegate Kaylin Arrington Riley Bangert Benjamin Barker Eric Basilio Alba Jennifer Bemiller Monday Bennette Kristin Bewersdorff Ryan Bibler Danielle Bolkan Sydney Bradley Kaitlin Brookman Alia Buresh Luisa Burri Reba Bolles Jacqueline Cach Briceno Janette Calderon Escutia Hailey Carter Madeline Casey David Cervantes-Romero Julissa Chacon-Lopez AnnaMae Chilcote Samuel Connor Christian Cook Emily Cuno Cassandra Davis Amy Dooley Kyia Duvall Madison Ekholm Cecilie Ellsworth Tera Ericksen Madison Feldman Lauren Ferrell Leslie Flores-Mendoza Abigail Freimark Madelyn George Loran Goninan Ana Sally Gonzalez Barragan Devry Grace Jordan Gray Annalise Greif Josephine Guenther-York Chaylen Hakikawa Sophia Hanefeld Colyn Halbert Alex Hansen Delaney Heitman Diana Herrera Gonzalez Kale Heth Jayana Hinkle Makayla Howe Bailey Howell Samantha Hutchins Ashley Hutton Valeria Jacome Jessica James Robert Jeffries Alexandria Jenks Emma Jimenez Alyssa Johnson

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Kristen Johnston Breanna Joslin-Schweer Rachel Joya Hailey Knakal Gwenonwyn Knoop Madison Knox Madison Kramer Micah Kruzic Logan LaVaque Lindsey Lavelle Levi Laws Lindy Lehr Kaylie Leonard Madison Little Casey Lonergan Katie Losier Dominick Marshall Guadalupe Noemi Martinez Carlos Martinez Rangel McKenzie McHuron-Guss Miranda McKay Madison McKenna Megan McKinley Brianna McKinney Alison Means Orlando Medina Jaylene Montano Maria Montejano Paulina Montejano Andrew Monterroso Kyla Moore Nalani Muranaka Olivia Musso Sarah Naughton Kristine Nightengale Nicole Nixon Brianne Noonan Victor Ochoa Madison Persons Samantha Pestner Lauren Peterson Jhonary Pimienta Bernal Zachary Price Serra Ragsdale Nathan Rediger Chelsea Reeves Merica Ribali Hailey Roberson Denise Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Sofia Rodriguez-Walmisley Nicole Ross Juan Ruiz-Ceja Cayla Russell Natasha Sachdeva Samantha Sanchez Rios Adam Santos Bailey Schafer Maya Schlosser-Hall Lauren Schuh MacKenzie Shea Reagan Shelley Rhyan Shultis Chad Seevers Rebecca Slough Aubrey Smith Maria Solis Azcorra Angela Spohn Allison Swearingen Kaitlyn Tengan Ashley Texley Rachel Thompson-Tannery Jennyfer Trejo Ellena Turner Xochiquetzal Turner Kailee Tuttle Chelsey Urquiza Allie Van Slochteren Ashlyn Velasco Paige Welch Caitlin Willnow Jonathan Woldeit Colby Wooten Elizabeth Zegzula

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Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies Kaitlynn Byerley Sophia Igarta-Johnston Gladis Lopez Mendoza Bachelor of Science in Education Studies Isaac Acosta Mitchell Bradner Prudencio Cabrera Heidy Castillo Maria De Leõn Courtney Finch Korina Gaarsland Daisy Garcia Herrera Imogen Geier Marissa Green Larissa James Katy Johnson Lilly Koktekin Josephine McGee Hannah Metcalf Jacob Mitchell Lucy Morales Alyssa Murrhee Joanna Nava Lara Logan Phillips Brenda Plata-Hurtado Erika Ramirez Elida Ramsey Nicholas Randleman Marisol Rodriguez Eliza Sanchez Elizabeth Searle Samuel Shott Jilian Sloan Andrea Stone Persephone Tierney Diana Valdivia-Rodriguez Master of Science Education in Educational Technology Valerie Cowan Erica Donaldson Sherie Guess Ebony Hall Megan Kittel KC Perley Melissa Stark Master of Science Education in Elementary Math Instructional Leader Rachel Holt Jennifer McDaniel Katie Mitchell Stephanie So Bachelor of Arts in English Emilia Carrillo Suzyn Vorachek Master of Science Education in English for Speakers of Other Languages Gabriela Acevedo-Solis David Holmes Melissa Hughes Lauri Walker Bachelor of Arts in English Studies Olivia Acker Matthew Christian Alex Cramer Natalie Dean Kit Evans Alisha Jordan Brianna Lelieur April Massoni

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Joshua Pautler Miykayah Risseeuw Jonathan Siefer Schuyler Stewart Gracie Tabor Cassidy Thompson William Valleau Allison Vanderzanden Payton Wagner Master of Science Education in ESOL Jakcelyn Renzema Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Adrienne Angerinos Gabriel Arce-Torres Hollie Arklander Samuel Bauder Jupiter Ceilidh Samuel Cole Olivia Denton Samuel Dupuis Carolina Garcia Chavez Hannah Goltiao Brooke Hall Aaron Hanible Jake Hanson Macee Harrington Gene Henderson Nicole Henderson Phoebe Hendry Nicholas Jaeger Heidi Johnson Lyle Lee Sierra MacMillan Jaden Mandal Kamryn Manley Tresai McCarver Aidee Mendoza Cortes Jacob Nation Nini Nguyen Montana Olson Nicolas Ramon James Reed Austin Roark Charles Rodriguez Carter Rudisill Andrew Sayles Alexandra Stemm Charles Swann Jr. Madelynne Thomas Beatriz Trujillo-Martinez Christian Velasco Brent Walsh Tasha Will Zianna Wolfgramm Bachelor of Science in Gerontology Joseph Castor Kathleen Davidson Nikayla Doane Sara Frank Maya Herb Kaylee Isom My’chaela Maine Herica Mejia Ruby Van Dyke Bachelor of Arts in History Ryan Duffy Theodore Fennimore Jesus Hernandez Samuel Speckman Matthew Worthy Bachelor of Science in History Jackson Beeler Cort Wildfang Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Terann Anderson

Regan Garrett Laurie Muench Applied Baccalaureate in Information Systems Erin Cotrone Alex Decknadel Timothy Ferrell Dennis Long Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Alaina Hatfield Michael Volkmann Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Mohammed Alhakami Faisal Al-Shawkani Kaylee Bennett Michael Berryman Jordan Cornwell Dylan Hilger Charles Johnston Courtney Kaplan Abdullah Luay Marko Ludlow Ashish Maharjan Kyle Markey Ryan Miller Justin Shields Noah Tangalin Joshua Weber Rakan Zughbi Master of Science Education in Information Technology Taylor Berg Tracie Bristol Patrick Chung Katie Hensley Ashlie Pence Kat Socorro Costa Lauren Tennyson Master of Science Education in Integrated Science David Solvedt Master of Science Education in Interdisciplinary Professional Tyler Nebeker Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Justin Anderson Mariah Anderson Addie Bagwell Emily Beaver Marina Bednarowski Macen Bittner Robert Bojorquez Nathan Bonck Kaytlynn Brockway Shelby Brooks Casey Butler Sadie Chipley Tayhlia-Lee Chong Ana Cortes Escobar Jennifer Da Silva Avery De Cloedt Kimberly DeWitt Megan Dews Joshua Diaz Madeline Rose Annie Aiko Dohrer Alexis Eastwood Julian Elizalde Mary Fay Cassandra Field Ivy Fields McKya Filley William Forrest IV Kevin Gallegos Madison Gaylin Kailey Glodt

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Amy Gozelski Annika Green Robin Hadaller Rylee Hanshew Kenzie Harding Daisy Hernandez Daniel Hirsch Cheyanne Jackman Bartolo Hailey Johnson Jessica Johnson Brianna Jones Eliana Kaufman Matthew Luquin Kiley Lynn Hunter Martin Enrique Martinez Kaitlin McBride Marissa McCue Jared McGowan Leslee Moore Mariela Mota Cerda Paige Murphy Darby Olsen Andrew Owens Adrienne Parks Morgan Rech Jennifer Reed Hannah Reep Shanna Richard Anna Rose Skyler Scott Jissel Smith Zachary Spink Alexander Taylor Kathyryn Tripp Jennifer Trupe Marisa Varay Vanessa Vargas Gema Ventura Alfonso Kimberly Wells Anna West Spencer Weston Caitlin Will Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Katelyn Beard Monty Bielby Ashley Dawes Jacob DeCamp Holly Espinoza Dulce Garcia-Lewis Emmalee Girod Rylie Horrall Joshua Householder Scott Isaak Ryan Johnson Brian Jones Leila Jones Jordyn Krake Shawn Lake Jordan Miller Spencer Mullins Maria Nambo Gaona G’ovanni Quezada Eduardo Rojas Cornejo Cindy Rosales Paredes Justin Shields Roblynn Silva Marranda Thilberg Tiarra Thompson LaVon Van Sydney Van Noy Marilla Walter Dylan Whitmore David Winkler Krista Wolfe Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Cristian Amador Hernandez Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Rencia Gravesande

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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies: Advanced Keyanda Hall Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies: Teaching Marquette Laquey Ashley Lilón Heather Moore Leslie McCuan Crystal Rojas Marilyn Sterner Jodi Upton Jazmin Vollmar Jordan Ward Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies: Theory & Practice Anna Jacobs-Cowdin Jenny Litvinchuk Kerrie Lovercheck Valerie Manseau Bachelor of Science in Interpreting Studies: Theory McKenna Bouma Libby Byrne Alma-Leah Caballero Mancera Alexis Ferdig Marc Gonzalez-Martin Mara Isaacson Grace Meacham Brynnlee Merriott Emmerson Preuss Ashlynne Setness Jenna Vascimini Malia Wong Master of Science Education in Literacy Education Rachael Jones Master of Science in Management/Information Systems Alaa Almutawa Charles Alverson Cameron Nowack Christian Ochoa Tolento Alexander Yang Ting Yi Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Angel Cruz Nicholas McClain Brandilan Moring Trevor Rabosky Haley Willmott

Dominic Giordano Marcos Goodman Whitney Higginbotham Widny Joseph Joanne Moss Jenifer Pardy Jamie Rogers Rodas Tava’e Sina Sofa Stephanie Swertfeger Susanne Traudt Cody Warner Joshua Wetzler Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Nicholas Denning Suzyn Vorachek Bachelor of Science in Philosophy Mahthel Almahthel Mitchell Martin Zachary Zappe Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Isaac Copeland Aubrey DeVore Samuel Evans Gustavo Guerrero Camille Lenning Austin Olin Conner Price Christopher Smith Bachelor of Science in Political Science Brooke Mattison Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Studies of the Deaf Community Melina Rivera Applied Baccalaureate in Psychology Michael Addington Chrystal Grimes Julia Kraft Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Mekayla Christensen Leslie Fernandez Claire Graves Stephanie Miramontes Claudia Perez Correa Julia Rebolledo Escobar June Soderquist Verónica Téllez Saldaña Tatiana-Marie Whitlow

Master of Arts Teaching in Middle Level/High School Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Rachel Allen Rachel Fletcher Edward Klem

Rachel Alarcon Aaron Allen Delia Alvarez Dioselin Alvarez Carmona Elizabeth Anderson Bryanna Anhalt Keiko Aotaki Jennifer Arellano-Franco Juan Arias-Garcia Aidan Avey Emily Balck Phoenix Baptiste Chelsey Mei Barayuga Gabriella Bauman Grace Bell Timothy Blair Isis Breazile Alessia Brogoitti Katelyn Brooks Fatimah Buali Alexandra Campbell Angelica Campos Lidia Chavez

Bachelor of Arts in Music Karen Canan Bachelor of Music in Music Maria Kramer Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Lesley Cox Justin Crosswhite Sean Ettinger Gabriela Eyster Wilmer Fuentes Serena Kaytlin Gaines Tammy Gardner

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wou.edu/westernhowl Hannah Childress Ashley Collier Caitlyn Corrigan Christina Cullins Savannah Current Grace Daiker Darian DeMarce Courtney DesJarlais Grace Dooley-Gonzales Matthew Dunaway Destiny Edwards Adelaide Emerson Marina Farrell Jesse Flack Summer Fox Patrick Freeman Andrew Freeman Lily Gallagher Cesar Garcia Lorena Garcia Alvarez Sandra García Torres Brooklyn Giles Bailey Goodman Madeleine (Hosh) Haas Hillary Hammond Madelyn Hanes Melissa Haney Shelby Helmig Grant Hess Ashley Hibbeler Kali Higgins Austin Hunsaker Darrick Husband Tin (Avery) Huynh Shyanne Hysell Alan Jefferson Alexis Kackley April Kingry Brooke Kline Madelyn Larkin Madison Laufer Nicole Layman Maria Leon Jacob Lichty Cecilia Lopez Georgia Lusby Devonne Lyon Rosy Madrigal Rodriguez Joseph Maduena Isaiah Manning Maria Marquez Diaz Nataly Martinez Pantoja Makenna Mattison Sara McCoy Natalie McMahan Anthony Menk Melissa Moore Raquel Morales Colin Mosgrove Karissa Nigg Samantha Norton Melinda Ortega Jenna Perin Kamalei Perry Anabel Phillis Natalie Pihulak Bailey Powell Whitley Prater Elliot Purl Brittany Rainey Zachary Richardson Sarah Rief McKenzie Robinson Elyse Rodriguez Kendall Rooney Kalvin Rosales-Uballe J’Leyne Rubbert Kacie Ryden Maikalani Sallee Ruby San Miguel Morales Jocelyn Santos Maria Sarmiento Shaelyn Schmidt Hailie Scholbrock Corrine Schultz Mikaela Scovel

Delaney Smith Josefine Smith Sierra Smith Steven Smith Jacqueline Soto Hailey Spears Michael Stevenson Katie Taylor-Weiler Devin Thongdy Rick Tingle Raquel Toby Madison Topaum Ana Varillas Sean Vile Elisa Villegas Taylor Warren Lecy Warren Whitney Warren Alyssa White Sydney Wilbur Alec Williams Kaelin Williams-Kennedy Taryn Wilson Robin Winn Sara Wolfe Rachel Zoerner Kelsey Zwicker Bachelor of Science in Public Health Esmirna Tencos Mendoza McKenzie Fisher Tess Loewen Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Administration Renad Alrehaili Teresa Chavez Shannon Hiland Cole Horning Hannah Young Bachelor of Science in Public Policy & Administration Houston Winslow Master of Science Education in Reading Crista Adovnik Natalia Ames Kristyn Bennett Wendy Cortright Kelley Dixon Mackenzie Hall Valerie Mansour Jenna Rank Taylor Wakeland Hailey Worden Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling for the Deaf Cara Di Giovanni Michelle Herbold Casey Lyons Sally Major Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Taylor Clark Rebekah Degner Devin Fenton Jennifer Flores Renata Kerwood Diane Long Somen Maiti Nicole Marr Erin McGanty Debra Rice Ayana Stinson-Richardson Dixie Torsak Matthew Whitaker

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Rafael Arrezola Daniel Avendano Lucia Breeden Clarissa Cisneros Ana Cruz Rosales Mckenzie English Aliyah Favela Rosa Gomez Reyes Alexander Harris Alexa Ligon Kristin Machic-France Teresa Mitchell Mackenzie Newland Ashley Patton Sophia Paz Alexander Ped Hailey Silberfarb Erika Vargas-Flores Kiara Wehrenberg Amy Westman Bachelor of Science in Social Science Ricardo Armadillo Emma Lucas Klint Mallery Conner Weidner Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Elizabeth Buchanan Jenny Burris Alexa Gunter Derrick Jaramillo Lily Mills Lizzett Piza-Galan Bachelor of Science in Sociology Mikaela Scovel Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Sandra García Torres Armando Ruiz-Arroyo Ruby San Miguel Morales Verónica Téllez Saldaña Joshua Thaxton María Ugalde Rojo Jennifer Urena Bachelor of Science in Spanish Maya Herb Master of Science Education in Special Education Jennifer Baccus Laurie Beitzel Janna Beranek Geoffrey Burnett Melissa Carpenter Shawna Clowser Mark Colachico Caleb Conley Dezarey Deerwester Ericka Dishion Christopher Frost Carrie Hare Kathrine Heeter Luisa Hernandez Jessica Kendall Emmalee Keys Karen Macedo Jeffrey McGrath Amanda Perrigo Kyle Purdy Dwaine Richards Christina Robinson Adrienne Schmidt Jacob Sutherby Kristin Thomas Elise Unterseher Lora Villa

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Robert Wallace Haley Wells

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts

Master of Science Education in STEM

Emily Balck Tawnie McAlister Brandilan Moring

Jahnie Hellickson Samantha Salvitelli Master of Science Education in STEM Education Jessica Cornett Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability John Wells Master of Arts in Teaching Interpreting Studies Shelby Champlin Kelsey McKibbin Chevon Ramey Master of Arts in Teaching: Initial Secondary Liscensure Kenneth Armstrong Holly Blakely Shawn Bookey Luke Campbell Tyler Currie Carmen Deol John Donnelly Celine Farrimond Christopher Feskens Jr. Benjamin Finnegan Rachel Graham Justine Grassman Darcie Gutierrez Rebekah Halstead Genevieve Hardin Sarah Keefauver Nicholas Kolta Kelsie Leach Provancha Johnston James Leach V Juan Lopez Aimee Love AnnaMae McClain Andrea Morgan Cylinda Neidenbach Emily Pennington Mark Pipes Joseph Reed Aubrey Rogers III Lauren Row Valerie Schockelt Evan Tait Baylor Turnbow Arilla Utley Miranda Warren Andrew Weber Jeneveve Winchell-Buren Jay Wylie Bachelor of Arts in The Arts Juliette Jessop Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts Kristina Barnes William Evans Kenzie Moore Sarah Pitz Carina Ramirez Tessa Rosenau Benjamin Ruggles Zachary Warner Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts Rebecca Blain Allyson Chancellor Max Groshong Savanna Smiens Sara Wright

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design Bryan Rubio

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THIS WEEK

IN COMPLETELY MADE UP

HOROSCOPES Compiled by The Western Howl staff

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

It’s nearing that time where I cry every 10 minutes

my ripped jeans have ripped further, i have become the ripped jean

The voices in my head are telling me that running away is the best thing to do after graduation

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5/21–6/20

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

can someone take my finals for me pls <3

finals? no ma’am no thank you.

I keep looking forward to freedom after the stress of finals, then I remember that I am taking summer classes

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

You can get calories from soda right?

Maybe eating an entire block of tofu is not the best meal before a full day of classes.

Barreling towards unemployment after graduation and honestly, idc

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9/23–10/22

7/23–8/22

10/23–11/21

8/23–9/22

11/22–12/21

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Now find a damn job

I’ll take your finals cancer welcome <3

For the love of god can a job just fall into my lap

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

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Mikayla Coleman Managing Editor | howlmanagingeditor@wou.edu Rylie Horrall Managing Editor | howlmanagingeditor@wou.edu

Hey Western, Mikayla: Wow, it’s been one hell of a year. “The Western Howl” has changed and shifted in so many ways that it is hard to keep all of it straight. The most notable thing about this is: we survived!!! Hooray!

We would not have made it without help from our wonderful adviser, William McDonald-Newman. William has helped us navigate some of the most difficult situations that “The Western Howl” has faced in recent years. William has gone above and beyond in Terry House, cultivating a community that is nurturing instead of fearful in all three branches of student media. The communication and support he has provided has really made a difference in the lives of those who work with him.

Our original remaining staff have been through tremendous changes as the year has progressed. Despite some harrowing challenges and changes, Staff Writer Mirella Barrera-Betancourt and Entertainment Editor Camille Lenning persisted, and they continued generating wonderful work.

A major “thank you” is due to my Co-Managing Editor Rylie Horrall and Northwest Passage Editor-in-Chief Allison Vanderzanden for stepping in when our staff dwindled to just three editors. They were responsible for our designing and copy editing as volunteers until we could get new people hired and trained. Our additional newer staff have been excellent at adapting and making Terry House a welcoming, kind place to work.

We are so excited for what the future holds for “The Western Howl” and proud of what we have been able to accomplish together as a team and with the campus and Monmouth-Independence communities.

Rylie: There isn’t much that I can say that my lovely Co-Managing Editor Mikayla Coleman didn’t perfectly cover — to say this year has been wild would be an understatement, but we did it! Winter term, we started with five staff members, and now we’re ending the year with 16. That’s crazy to think about, I wasn’t sure we’d be able to grow so quickly so fast.

It’s bittersweet to think that this is my last year and my last issue, but as stressful as this year has been, I’m happy to end it with the wonderful people that make up our Western Howl staff. You guys rock, and thank you, Western, for your continuous patience as we’ve navigated the various ups and downs. You’re awesome.

We’ll catch you next year. Have a wonderful summer.

Photo by William McDonad-Newman

From left to right: Gretchen Sims, Mirella Barrera-Betancourt, Addie Floyd, Mikayla Coleman, Julianna Tinker, Cole Boeck, Caitlin Quirk, Camille Lenning, Mollie Herron, Rylie Horrall, James Fowlkes, Sean Sullivan, Jude Bokovoy.

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Asorey Brey, Consulate of Spain in San Francisco; Eduardo González Viaña; Consulate of Peru in Spain; and Eliza Canty-Jones, Representative from Oregon Historical Society.

During his speech, President DiazHorna shared his hopes and pride in being part of such a monumental publication, stating, “We are hopeful that the book will motivate, stimulate and inspire our youth to learn and take pride in the Hispanic Oregonian history. We believe that our identity will be strengthened by knowing our reality with our history, which is also the history of Oregon.”

A group of panelists were also present, including Sue Kunda,

scholarly communications librarian and co-editor of the book, Dr. Lars Söderlund, professor and chair of the department of English Studies at Western and David Lewis, professor at Oregon State University and reviewer of the book.

Allison Vanderzanden, an English major and senior at Western, was one of the students in Söderlund’s editing course in the winter of the 2021–22 academic year.

According to Vanderzanden, students were given freedom in deciding their own method to edit the more than 200-page text. Students chose to edit small sections of the text — about 30 pages each — and rotate

the sections among themselves each week. By the end of the term, all 10 students had edited multiple sections and the book had been looked over several times.

“We focused on keeping the author’s voice. I know there wasn’t an English author, but we assumed that the English translation was pretty close,” said Vanderzanden.

Although the complete English version of the book is not yet out, Vanderzanden sees satisfaction in the collaborative work she and her classmates produced, adding, “I do think that everybody put in a great amount of effort. It turned out great.

And seeing my name in print, seeing

my name in the book, that’s really cool.”

Although Gutíerrez Rodriguez could not attend the book launch in person due to unforeseen circumstances, the historian was able to share some author’s remarks via a Zoom call before the event wrapped.

The book launch of “Los Orígenes Hispanos de Oregón” was the fifth event of Western’s library event series, “Centering BIPOC Voices and Histories” held in May. To learn more about the series, read this issue’s article on Western’s sidewalk commemoration for George Floyd.

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mophobia. According to the Human Rights Campaign, the colors come from the pink triangle gay men had to wear in Nazi concentration camps, and the black triangle lesbians wore as political prisoners during that period. The reclamation of these colors for a celebration of joy is a testament to the strength of these communities.

Western’s version of Lavender Graduation, much like Black Graduation, will feature a keynote speaker and an honoring of each individual. All Lavender graduates will receive a rainbow cord, tassel and certificate for participating in the ceremony.

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on June 9 at 6 p.m. in the Pacific Room of the Werner University Center. The capacity for this event rests at 250, including the maximum two guests per graduate. There will be an asynchronous option for this event as well.

Registration is still open for both Black and Lavender Graduations. If one wishes to sign up, simply look up the events on Presence or follow the links below: https://wou.presence.io/form/ black-graduation-participation-registration https://wou.presence.io/form/lavender-graduation-participation-registration

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front row in the middle of a scene.

Actors like junior elementary education major Sammy Gentry have had a blast working on this unique project.

“It’s interactive, it’s very funny but it can also be serious. For a lot of the scenes you get to see them multiple times and that will change your perspective. It’s been really interesting to navigate,” Gentry said of her experience in the show. “It’s put me out

towns this state has to offer. The constant view of Mount Hood, beautiful scenery, recreational activities and dining options make this town a bucket list contender.

7. Take up a new hobby that one has been putting off due to lack of time. It could finally be time to get into painting, dancing, or writing.

8. Work abroad. This is the time where most don’t have too many obligations. Spend this precious time working abroad. A common way to do this with little experience is by teaching English in locations such as Japan, the Dominican Republic and European countries. Another option is by joining the World Wide Opportunities in Organic

Farming program, commonly called WOOFing. Many of these places offer free room and board in exchange for farming labor.

9. Work on oneself. Once leaving the halls of Western and moving into a new city or town, there is a chance to reinvent oneself. Why not do this in a positive and healthy manner by spending time on mental health, hobbies and self-reflection?

10. Become at peace with uncertainty. During this period of life, many things may seem out of control and the amount of options can be overwhelming. At the end of the day everything will work out for the best. Just trust the process and proceed with passion.

Photo by Camille Lenning Cole Boeck and Sammy Gentry act out a scene in “Fucking B!”

of my comfort zone which I think is a good thing.”

Everyone involved in the show has the opportunity to perform onstage, even stage managers like junior technical theatre major Grace Porter, who has a role in one of the scenes.

The inclusion of stage managers in the performance is yet another aspect of the play that makes it so unique. “Fucking B!” is the perfect show for anyone with a hunger for the unorthodox.

“It started out with a desire to make weird, unconventional art that resonated with us, and that accumulated into this show,” King said of the production.

“Fucking B!” will debut on Wednesday June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Math and Nursing Building, room 108.

It will play again on Thursday June 2 at 5 p.m. in the same location. Admission is free for all, but donations are always welcome.

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Cover photo by Caitlin Quirk