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The Devil's Advocate: Edition 11
Art by Basil Allen. Disclaimer: The Devil’s Advocate is a satirical column that does not reflect the views or opinions of The Collegian. Do you have any advice from getting over the constant rejection from summer jobs and internships? - unemployed OK, here is the gameplan. I think you should just pull a “Steven Spielberg,” simply show up to a job and act like you already work there. Start hanging in the break room and do random odd jobs around the office. If you don’t get c
Caelyn Ochs, Staff Writer
May 52 min read


Ellen Eisenberg to retire, reflects on time at Willamette
Prof. Ellen Eisenberg responding to a student's question in her HIST-399 class, A New History for WU, on April 20, 2026. Photo by Mac Childers. At the end of this semester, history professor Ellen Eisenberg will retire after 36 years at Willamette. During her time here, she published six books and 21 journal articles and book chapters. She’s received a wide array of grants and honors and maintained a rich and ongoing history of service and community involvement. She was born
William Weeks, Staff Writer
May 43 min read


Opinion: Internships are hard to acquire but represent a necessary struggle
A college student sits on the curb outside of LinkedIn HQ, looking discouraged. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. For young people in education, internships are a valuable life experience and a great way to distinguish your resume. According to the official Willamette University website, about 70% of Willamette University undergraduates finish at least one internship. Some majors, such as business and psychology, require their students to participate in an internship relevant to t
Thalia Reddall, Staff Writer
May 43 min read
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