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ASWU Senate members at the ASWU Senate Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Photo by Mac Childers. On Thursday, Oct. 9, the associated students of Willamette University’s (ASWU) senate gathered for one of its usual weekly meetings — which was met with higher than usual attendance.  About 20 audience members were present, and several clubs and individuals provided public comments expressing concerns over the outcomes of the first fall funding round and how funds are allocated b

Students at a college party. One is ordering an Uber on their phone, while the other is holding a solo cup in their right hand and a water bottle in their left. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. College students are injured seriously  during festive events every year — in some cases, mortally. A visit to the emergency room from alcohol poisoning, cannabis intoxication or polysubstance use is no one’s ideal way to spend a holiday. With Halloween right around the corner, Willamette h

Construction continues on the new career center on the first floor of Putnam University Center on Oct. 7, 2025. Photo by Jack Godsil. The newly remodeled Career Center is now formally open and available to students following months-long construction on the first floor of the Putnam University Center (UC).  The center is offering three new interview rooms, which are small rooms that students can book for virtual or in-person interviews or if they need to film something for a c