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Rally-goers gather along Center Street and Summer Street for the “No Kings” Rally on Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Keenan Yoshizawa. Thousands gathered on Oct. 18 at the Oregon State Capitol State Park with signs, and some with inflatable costumes, to join the “No Kings” rally and march through downtown Salem. Across the capitol mall, a smaller crowd of approximately 150 people gathered in a rally to promote a petition to recall Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. This “No Kings” event in

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