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Fast Break: Basketball, swim face tough week of competition
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! Happy Thanksgiving Break to all who celebrate (me) and to all of you who remain in Salem not shirking your responsibilities (not me …). I wish you the best. But Bearcat sports have continued even as I, Willamette’s resident sports fan, am away, so I am putting myself back into the mindset of the poor Wudent trapped in Sale
Catie Mohr, Sports & Rec Editor
17 minutes ago2 min read
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[Updated] ASWU senate votes unanimously against the affiliation of Turning Point USA chapter
ASWU senate meeting on Nov. 13, 2025 in the Montag Den. Photo by Keenan Yoshizawa. On Nov. 20, the Associated Students of Willamette University (ASWU) senate voted unanimously against club affiliation of a Willamette student chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). This decision came after weeks of debate amongst senators and following ongoing pushback against the chapter from the Willamette student body. In September, prospective president of the TPUSA chapter Lexi Thorsett (ʼ2
Aubrey Lee, Staff Writer, and Bjorn Domst, Managing Editor
1 day ago3 min read
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The Devil's Advocate: Edition Four
Art by Basil Allen. Disclaimer: The Devil’s Advocate is a satirical column that does not reflect the views or opinions of The Collegian. I can’t tell if my roommate is mad at me or not. HELP! - Chronically Conflict Adverse In this circumstance, I would just assume that they are mad at you, just to be safe. To rectify this situation, what you have to do is give them a reason to love you. Give them a wardrobe improvement. Put those scissors to good use and bless their wardrobe
Caelyn Ochs, Staff Writer
4 days ago2 min read
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