A duck in a Willamette jersey about to score a goal on the soccer field while the crowd cheers behind them. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Hello, Bearcat Fan! I hope all my PNW readers aren’t too hungover during this uncharacteristically sunny early week following the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win, but who am I to chastise anyone for the way they celebrate? Our Bearcats also had a successful weekend as most spring sports kicked off to some wins on their respective season openers, and

Cascadia dorm's kitchen area during the afternoon of Jan. 22, 2026. Photo by Patricia Krepel. Housing applications are currently open for the 2026-27 academic year for returning students, including a new housing option for incoming third- and fourth-years: the Cascadia Project. Cascadia, currently a first-year dorm, will be transformed into a residential space for the 2026-27 academic year for upper-division students who wish to live in a traditional residence hall with the a