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After a one-year hiatus, the Willamette Event Board’s Black Tie Affair returned last Saturday. Encouraged to dress to the theme of a royal ball, many students spun about throughout the night in fancy dresses, only stopping for the occasional bite from the appetizers on offer, which ranged from ahi on cucumber to buffalo cauliflower wings, among other charcuterie options. The dance floor’s inhabitants ebbed and flowed depending on the song, with Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With

On Feb. 12, Willamette University’s Art Department showcased their multimedia art with a fashion show. “CARRY ON” demonstrated the fierce attitudes and commitments of Willamette University’s students, giving way to boisterous designs and character imbued by the artists. Each student struck a pose, showing their work to the world. As each artwork was exquisite, the judges were all ready with their 10/10 scorecards. Lacie Wheeler ('26) struts on the runway on Feb. 12, 2026. Pho

As someone who is from Salem, it took me a long time to see the beauty and wonder in what is here. The more I discover, the more desire I have to share my findings with those around me. I feel better about where I am and what I can do knowing what is here, tucked away in elusive locations around Salem. Out of the locations I found most interesting to a Gen Z demographic, only two of them need to be driven to. Everything else is within an approximately 20-minute walk from camp