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According to sources at Western Washington University, President Karen Morse will announce her retirement this afternoon.
Attendance fees fund student programsEach quarter students are charged tuition and fees for attendance at Western. As implied by the description of the charges, tuition costs are paying for the classes students take. But, the 'fees' item on the invoice is more vague and often not fully understood. |
Waterfront property redevelopment may include WesternThe Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham are pushing toward the completion of a long-term redevelopment project that may involve expanding Western's campus to the waterfront. The redevelopment plans include a proposal to relocate Western's Huxley College of the Environment. |
Western continues expansion
As classes resume, many students new to Western may notice the construction occurring on south campus. The Academic Instructional Center is slated to become the latest addition to Western's campus once it is complete. Construction on the facility began February 2007 and continue until fall 2008. |
Red Square MythsThe question of the history behind the name "Red Square" seems too obvious to ask. "I always thought it was because of the red bricks," Special Collections Manager Tamara Belts said. In reality, the tale of Red Square's name goes back more than 80 years and involves communists, white supremacists, free-love and, of course, red bricks. |
Dorm Daze: On-campus living
Choosing where to attend college is a daunting task, but that decision is finished and now there is nothing left to do but wait out the summer and get ready for school to start, right? Wrong. Deciding where to live on campus is another important choice that can make or break every student's first year at Western. |
Recreation center offers benefits to students
The Wade King Student Recreation Center has offered students a place to hangout and get into shape since it opened in 2003, with an aquatic center, cardio area, weight room, climbing wall and indoor track. The Student Recreation Center's (SRC) Membership Manager Bob Hofstetter said students should try and make the SRC a part of their daily schedule. |