By Samuel Fletcher The brisk morning air filters through the trees of Sehome Hill Arboretum into a group of huddled rappers freestyling narratives about anything from encounters with the police to what they ate for dinner the night before. It feels very old-school. Just buddies coming together, passing […]
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By Hannah Blank The glow of the SPARK Museum sign in downtown Bellingham illuminated the growing line of people waiting for New York Times bestselling author Ransom Riggs’ book signing held by Village Books on Saturday, Oct. 13. When the doors opened, the hum of electrical currents and 1920s […]
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By Grace Westermann With an average of 15,000 students attending Western each year, Bellingham is full of young adults encountering new experiences, including renting a home for the first time. The Bellingham Tenants Union, a local nonprofit, seeks to help students and the greater Bellingham community understand their […]
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By Emma Kivlin In a candlelit theater nestled in the heart of downtown Bellingham, an anxious audience chats amongst themselves as they wait for the show to begin. Black and white photos cover the walls leading to a red backlit stage, making the theater feel almost like an […]
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By Rachel Carruth On a gloomy morning in Bellingham’s historic Fairhaven neighborhood customers shuffle into the Shirlee Bird Cafe to warm up and start their days. Upon opening the door, the smell of freshly baked pastries captivates those passing by as nostalgic music plays softly over an antique […]
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By Cole Sandhofer Sunny skies and 80s glam metal set the scene for cyclists of all ages and abilities, as spectators rang cowbells and shouted encouragement to riders during the Cascade Cross at Bellingham BMX on Saturday, Oct. 13. The premier cyclocross series in Bellingham kicked off its […]
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By Hannah Blank In stacks of six, copies of “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” covered the table as author Hank Green signed his name with a light blue sharpie. Like a machine, Green breezed through the stacks only for Village Books’ employees to replace them with more. Hundreds […]
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By Lili McMurtrey The event sold out in the first few hours, but it wasn’t what you’d expect. There were no rock stars, flashing lights or dramatic performances, but when Jane Goodall took the stage on Oct. 8, she received a roaring standing ovation. As she stood at […]
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An inside look at KUGS, Western’s primary radio station, exploring how it operates and what it takes to become a DJ. // Video created by Jaden Moon in conjunction with the WWU DMC
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By Anelyse Morris On a sunny afternoon, Terry Brooks sat on a street in downtown Bellingham, observing the world around him. As he started to paint, he paid special attention to the people buzzing around him and the glimmer that the bright sun made on the sidewalk. After […]
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