Campus
BREAKING: Western Academic Workers United vote yes on strike authorization
By Austin WrightEducational student employees vote passes by 93%; will not initiate immediate strike.
City & County
Aurora borealis lights up the night sky
By Miles Vander Vennet | May 12The aurora borealis was visible on Friday night in Bellingham as locals gathered around town to see the weather phenomenon. The aurora will be potentially visible through the rest of the weekend until May 12.
Western
Western’s Club Hub provides student engagement opportunities
By Austin Wright | May 10The Club Hub offers a place for prospective clubs to get their start, and helps interested students navigate the many clubs Western has to offer.
Make your voice heard at Campus to Community
By Kristina Mendoza | May 9The Office of Civic Engagement is hosting Local Action Week on Western Washington University’s campus. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about their community and how to be more involved in local politics.
Western Academic Workers United voting on strike authorization
By Austin Wright | May 8Union organizer's online vote for educational student employees ends Thursday; not triggering an immediate strike.
What’s happening with Fisher Fountain?
By Mars Wetzbarger | May 8Continuous cracking and water leakage called for Western Washington University to address the deferred maintenance of Fisher Fountain.
Bellingham
State Route 20 reopens for the year
By Oren Roberts | May 7State Route 20’s iconic mountain views make it a popular recreation destination. Even with an early spring reopening, travelers should still be wary of inclement weather and avalanche risk.
WWU hosts Ceremony for Bellingham’s first contemporary style longhouse
By Mars Wetzbarger | May 6Bellingham will have its first contemporary style longhouse in summer of 2025.
Bellingham nonprofit organizations strive to enhance awareness of salmon preservation
By Ikumi Mashiko | May 6Why it matters and small steps everyone can take to help this iconic symbol.
Bellingham Axe: Whatcom County’s premiere indoor axe-throwing venue
By Aiden Luhr | May 3Axe marks the spot; join the fun with games, alcohol and food.
Whatcom
Monday night Senior Scratch Bowling League rolls to an end
By William Morton | May 2“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.”
Engaging minds at Museum in Mind
By Miles Vander Vennet | May 2Museum in Mind is a program that was started by NWRC and Whatcom Museum that gives individuals with early-stage memory loss and their caregivers a chance to check out current exhibits. NWRC Dementia Program Specialists explain the benefits of this program and a recent attendee gives insight into their experience.
Scrapped: ABC Recycling is leaving Bellingham
By Oren Roberts | May 1ABC’s lease with the Port was terminated in March after allegations of polluting activity earlier this year. Now, the company has withdrawn its application to build a metal shredder on Marine Drive.
How you can prepare yourself for the Big One
By Ikumi Mashiko | May 1With a small chance that a 9.0 earthquake will hit coastal Washington within the next 50 years, here's what you need to know to stay prepared.
Sports Recreation
WWU Racing unveils this year’s race car: Viking 66
By Aidan Fox-Bailey | May 9WWU Racing unveils their newest custom-built electric race car, Viking 66.
Finding a winning formula
By Aidan Fox-Bailey | May 9Melana Evans is working to create a unique battery management system for WWU Racing's electric cars. Learn more about this year's ambitious car, known as Viking 66.
Hawaiian softball talent makes waves at WWU
By Cameron Riggers | May 7WWU’s Hawaiian softball players share a bond like no other, a bond helping to fuel the team’s recent successes.
WWU softball wins GNAC championship
By Aiden Luhr | May 5The Vikings shutout Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks 4-0 to secure first conference title since 2021.
Opinion
OPINION: WWU is a safe place for gender expression
By Cordelia Longo | April 4In 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.
OPINION: Here are the two best pop albums to wallow to
By Cordelia Longo | April 2The 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.
OPINION: Become the best story you’ve ever heard
By John Oakes | March 27Stories come in many shapes and sizes. It’s difficult to discern the best way to tell one, but I think I’ve found it.
OPINION: E-books outweigh paper books
By Jordan Brotamonte | March 26When 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.
