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The Devil's Advocate: Edition Nine
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 want to start a DND campaign, how do I get my friends on board? - Dm Accomplishing this feat will take a lot of planning, but it is possible. First, randomly ask your friends, “If you could be any fantasy character, who would you be?” After you collect their answers, turn those fantasy characters into D&D character sheets, write out the b
Caelyn Ochs, Staff Writer
Apr 82 min read


Beginner Nights, happy hours foster affordability and community at Willamette Table Tennis Club
Two Willamette Table Tennis Club members engage in an intense rally on Feb. 27, 2026. Photo by Patricia Krepel. Just a short 20-minute walk from campus, the Willamette Table Tennis Club (WTCC) has quietly built a welcoming and tight-knit space for ping-pong players of all skill levels since 2010. What distinguishes the group is not competitive intensity or flashy facilities, but a consistent emphasis on accessibility and connection within the Salem table tennis scene. For Na
Leslie Gomez, Staff Writer
Apr 83 min read


Opinion: Erika Kirk and the twisted empowerment of right-wing women
Erika Kirk portrayed as a saint. Art by Basil Allen. In September, conservative activist and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. About two weeks later, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk , took the stage at her husband’s memorial to deliver a speech . She was dressed in a white pantsuit and heels, with a gold cross around her neck and long blonde hair cascading down her back. Under the bright lights of the stage,
Maisy Clunies-Ross, Staff Writer
Apr 85 min read
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