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      Whatcom County officials hold first public meeting on race and equity

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      Community members share grievances and experiences with Bellingham Police Department Whatcom County officials and community...
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      Whatcom County Council postpones vote on behavioral health services

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      Motion is still expected to pass, providing crucial programs for students Council members debate postponing...
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      Bellingham poverty rate predicted to rise.

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      Unemployment, lack of housing and COVID-19 contributing to countywide struggle.  By Taylor Bayly  A...
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      Title IX federal regulations go into effect on Aug. 14

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      How will these changes impact Western’s community? By Ivy Munyon Amidst...
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      Staying healthy is essential right now, no matter the method

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      Many are turning to simple self-care practices in order to promote their own health. // Illustration by Julia Vreeman
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      First-generation graduates impacted by virtual commencement

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      By Cameron Sires Western students set to graduate in the winter and spring will experience their ceremonies virtually due...
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      Artist creates ceramic breast vases with hopes to sell online

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      Some of Keeley Antoon’s Chi Chi vases that she began creating during COVID-19.// Photo courtesy of Keeley Antoon
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      Flatstick Pub plans to introduce new Bellingham location this summer

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      Construction site of Flatstick Pub on State Street in Bellingham. // Photo By Aidan Gaffney
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      Campus wildlife during the pandemic

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      With most public spaces closed due to COVID-19, wild animals have once again filled those spaces
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      Want to change how much you pay on student loans?

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      By Kiana Doyle Student loans — the daunting subject that can strike fear in the heart of any college...
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      First-generation graduates impacted by virtual commencement

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      By Cameron Sires Western students set to graduate in the winter and spring will experience their ceremonies virtually due...
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      Study groups still happening despite remote learning

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      Illustration of people studying for finals. // Illustration by Emily Bishop By Emily Bishop
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      Flatstick Pub plans to introduce new Bellingham location this summer

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      Construction site of Flatstick Pub on State Street in Bellingham. // Photo By Aidan Gaffney
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      Thousands gather for solidarity rally in Maritime Heritage Park

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      Demonstrators hold up signs while listening to speakers at Maritime Heritage Park// Photo by Claudia Cooper By...
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      Whatcom County Council applied for Bellingham to be moved to Phase Two

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      Screenshot of virtual county council meeting held on June 1st 2020 By Courtney Gullett
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      Healthy helpers provide meals to low-income seniors

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      The Meals on Wheels logo is displayed on one of the vehicles that delivers food. // Photo by Georgia Costa
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      COVID-19 restrictions on scuba divers

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      By Jason James There is one local certified scuba shop, Gone Diving, that must...
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      4:02 mile runner transfers to Western

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      University of Washington track team hosts the Husky Classic at the Dempsey Center on Friday, February 14, 2020, in Seattle. //...
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      Viking volleyball welcomes 2020 recruiting class

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      Western welcomes four new members to the women's volleyball team. // Photo courtesy of Western Athletics By Kevin...
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      National qualifier Aliyah Dawkins reflects on breakthroughs and canceled championships

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      National qualifying track & field athlete Aliyah Dawkins was one of many student athletes to experience season cancellations due to COVID-19.//...
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      By Kiana Doyle Student loans — the daunting subject that can strike fear in the heart of any college...
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      Study groups still happening despite remote learning

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      Illustration of people studying for finals. // Illustration by Emily Bishop By Emily Bishop
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      Thousands gather for solidarity rally in Maritime Heritage Park

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      Demonstrators hold up signs while listening to speakers at Maritime Heritage Park// Photo by Claudia Cooper By...
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      Western’s Off Campus Living group hosts weekly Q&A sessions

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      Off Campus Living hosts virtual Q&A meetings with various campus groups. // Graphic by Julia Burns. By...
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      We should be supporting tattoo artists during the pandemic

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      Flash sheet by Rodney Smartlowit. // Photo courtesy of Rodney Smartlowit Opinion By Kaelin Bell
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      Stimulus check criteria forgets about young adults

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      Illustration of a stimulus check. // Illustration by Emma Toscani Opinion By Payton Gift
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      Viking Voices: How has the stay-at-home order and the transition to online classes affected your study habits?

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      By Cameron Lautenslager Esmerelda Cuevas First-year A portrait of Ezzy Cuevas //...
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      Fall quarter uncertainty affects registration decisions

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      A portrait of Raina Shaw // Courtesy of Raina Shaw By Emily Bishop How has...
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      Local vigil, march for George Floyd draws hundreds, shows solidarity

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      By Olivia Hobson, Drew Jelinek and Kyle Tubbs A circle of listeners slowly gathered...
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      Is now too early to reopen?

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      !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data)for(var e in a.data){var t=document.getElementById("datawrapper-chart-"+e)||document.querySelector("iframe");t&&(t.style.height=a.data+"px")}}))}(); By Kyle Tubbs After weeks of lockdowns all over...
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      City of Subdued Excitement gets new subdued podcast

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      Annika Fleming (left) and Maria Dalla Gasperina on a field trip with Western during their internship in 2017. // Photo courtesy...
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      The thrifting culture in Bellingham continues even in a global pandemic. Secondhand and vintage items are accessible online through various platforms...
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