Varsity Sports
WWU softball wins GNAC championship
By Aiden LuhrThe Vikings shutout Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks 4-0 to secure first conference title since 2021.
City & County
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.
Western
Black Student Union hosts first heritage night since COVID-19 pandemic
By Ronan Lynch | May 2The 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.
Latine affinity housing confirmed for Western's 2024-25 school year
By Anijah Polo | May 1The housing will aid in presenting many opportunities for community building among Latine students.
Q&A: Art Wolfe discusses his new book
By Julia Hawkins | May 1Wildlife photographer Art Wolfe came to Western Washington University on Friday to talk and display photos from his new book, “Wild Lives.”
Western’s Campus Development Plan includes a bike path
By Bodey Mitchell | April 29Western's Campus Development Plan will include a pathway for micro-mobility users, possibly located on East College Way, along with counters to gauge the amount of micro-mobility users there are on campus.
Bellingham
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.
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 Now, the company has withdrawn its application to build a metal shredder on Marine Drive.
Whatcom
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.
A guide to public comment periods
By Oren Roberts | April 27Public 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.
An inside look into a Bellingham house show venue
By Ross Osborne | April 27House 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.
Northwest Skate Collective advocates for DIY skatepark renovation
By Nathan Barber | April 25Community leaders look to give back to the next generation of skaters with a new park and continued support for local skate shops.
Sports Recreation
The man behind the mask
By Meladie Young | April 30Since joining Western men's ice hockey in 2020, Edvin Sanders has been a dedicated goalie, captain, teammate and friend.
WWU track and field gearing up for strong finish
By Aidan Fox-Bailey | April 24Vikings outdoor track and field aiming for their seventh and eighth consecutive Great Northwest Athletic Conference titles.
WWU’s Give Day: Why it matters for club sports
By Cameron Riggers | April 24Western's clubs and sports teams, will ask their alumni, family and friends for donations during the 9th annual Give Day.
Spring is here and the Lakewood Boathouse is waiting for you
By Meladie Young | April 23Western'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.
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.
