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Art by Basil Allen. Disclaimer: The Devil’s Advocate is a satirical column that does not reflect the views or opinions of The Collegian. The Collegian and columnist do not recommend the advice and are not responsible for its consequences if acted on. I have a good friend who’s had my back, and she’s really sweet. But she’s been looking like an absolute baddie these days, and lowkey I feel nervous to still approach her these days. I still wanna stay good friends though. Help a

White-crowned sparrow on Willamette University grounds on March 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Riley Teske. Think about all the times you’ve been outside on campus. The noise of birds chirping and ducks splashing in the Mill Stream is a constant soundtrack to Willamette life, but many factors work under the radar to make this place a haven for avian life. Leading the student charge for birds are the WU Bird Nerds. Under the group’s umbrella, they lead birdwatching trips, raise aw

Ken Wytsma, Willamette’s new chaplain, speaks with The Collegian in his office in the Dean’s Suite in Smullin Hall on Sept. 30, 2025. Photo by Keenan Yoshizawa. This fall, Willamette welcomed Pastor Ken Wytsma as the newest university chaplain, marking the return of the chaplaincy role to Willamette since the  closure of the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life  (OSRL) in June 2024.  Wytsma is a scholar of justice, theology, history, and religion and an author. One of his b