The Black Student Union of Western Washington University is hosting their first heritage night since the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will celebrate Western’s Black community through performances and food.
“I have really had a love for this sport, which I believe is god-given,” Barb Demorest, Washington State Bowling Hall of Famer, begins. “It’s unexplainable. Just the moment I picked up a bowling ball, I loved it.”
This year's Bellingham Open brought in over 70 participants from Western and beyond. Learn more about what Western's chess club is doing to grow the chess scene in Bellingham.
To recognize the international holiday, students and staff came together in solidarity with sexual assault survivors.
Through clubs and services, Western works alongside students to provide a more inclusive environment.
In November, fetid smells emanated from a sewage leak that was later discovered to have originated from the Fairhaven Complex.
Public comment periods offer an opportunity to share opinions and engage with the community. Here’s how to make the most out of your three minutes before the City Council.
House shows are a way for artists and musicians to perform in an intimate and personal space. Learn more about a local house show venue called the Bingus Beyond, and how house shows are significant to musicians, audiences and those hosting the venues.
Community leaders look to give back to the next generation of skaters with a new park and continued support for local skate shops.
The annual women-led film festival returns with 27 films from 10 countries, again at the Pickford Film Center.
Take the time to understand how the law could give you a leg up on your rent-hiking landlord.
Figure drawing gives artists a chance to practice drawing the poses of a live model. Life Drawing Bellingham is every Tuesday.
“OLY [was] formed by high school friends. They started from humble beginnings and have continued to push their dreams forward.”
The Good Time Girls are a group of women who offer engaging and entertaining historical walking tours in Bellingham, suitable for both locals and tourists. Focusing on diverse individuals, their tours provide a unique perspective on the city's past.
Since joining Western men's ice hockey in 2020, Edvin Sanders has been a dedicated goalie, captain, teammate and friend.
Vikings outdoor track and field aiming for their seventh and eighth consecutive Great Northwest Athletic Conference titles.
Western's clubs and sports teams, will ask their alumni, family and friends for donations during the 9th annual Give Day.
Western's Lakewood Boathouse is open once again for the spring quarter. Students can rent equipment, take classes or even just enjoy time next to Lake Whatcom.
In December, the Supreme Court declined to rule on a case in which a therapist claimed that a Washington state law banning gay conversion therapy violated his First Amendment right to free speech. This was a victory for LGBTQ+ rights.
The other day, I found myself crying in the C parking lot of Western Washington University to “Everything” by MUNA after discovering my ex had a new girlfriend. I realized other people might be mourning relationships and that music could help them too.
Stories come in many shapes and sizes. It’s difficult to discern the best way to tell one, but I think I’ve found it.
When I was younger, I read books as often as I could. I used to love going to Barnes and Noble and bargaining with my mom on how many books I could buy – completely ignoring her comments on the dozens of books in my room that I hadn’t read yet.
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