Category: Features

On June 9, 2021, Union County declared a drought for Oregon’s Grande Ronde Valley. Six days later, on June 15, fire regulations began two weeks ahead of the normally scheduled date. As farmers started to worry about the lack of rain and the scorching heat, snowpack levels were measured and found to be nonexistent in…

Some people believe that older adults have fewer challenges when pursuing higher education. Usually, this belief stems from the view of increased maturity and polished time-management skills that often comes with age. However, with work and family demands on top of classes and coursework, non-traditional-aged college students may be the ones who face an uphill…

This year’s fall term has brought a wave of emotions for EOU students, ranging from the bubbling excitement of starting a new school year—to having anxieties about attending class on campus amidst a global pandemic.  The pandemic turned the world upside down and changed what college learning looks like for students. This new way of…

With the new presidential administration taking office in January, promises were made for a multitude of student loans to be forgiven. Student loans are a burden that many college students bear, with repayments starting as soon as six months after a student leaves school for any reason, or nine months for those with Perkins Loans. …