Western Washington University's Old Main and Wilson Library lawn are inviting a new sculpture to the area. The Bigger Big Chair, created by David Ireland, will make the move from the woods of the Fairhaven dorms to its originally intended location near the heart of campus.
Latinx students in Washington face unique challenges in their journey through higher education, but organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs are fighting those challenges.
University Police terminated the employment of officer Robert Anderson on Thursday, July 11, over allegations that he assaulted a suspect unaffiliated with Western Washington University trying to break into one of the arresting officer’s personal vehicles on Jan. 20.
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Malachi Phillips won the AS President election out of the three candidates for the role. In his campaign, he discussed the issues of food insecurity, mental health and disability access at Western Washington University.
The other side of WAWU is looking for voluntary recognition from Western to begin bargaining.
Western Washington University’s Outdoor Center emphasizes community, fun and safety while promoting environmental responsibility on trip excursions.
Due to extensive wear and tear on the bridge adjacent to Samish Park, the construction equipment and materials needed for the job will be stored at the nearby Samish Park, closing one of Bellingham’s more popular warm weather hangouts for two summers.
Bellingham is home to a lot of popular sunset spots. Where do people like to go to view the sunset, and how is Bellingham maintaining these spots?
Washington's Department of Ecology filed a lawsuit to reassess water rights in nearby water sources, such as the Nooksack River and Lake Whatcom. Their efforts could result in less use and higher water levels, which would benefit recovering salmon populations, but harm Whatcom farmers drawing from these public water sources.
The new bike lane makes downtown Bellingham more accessible to cyclists; feedback on the project has raised concerns about safety.
The landscape of collegiate sports has seen many changes in recent history. Allowing student athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness might be the biggest change. It’s a policy that was written in 2021, but pushed through legislation in January.
The Vikings fought their way through the College Rugby Association of America D1AA 7s national championship, winning all six games over the weekend while outscoring opponents 200-34. Learn more about this season's triumphs for the players, and what comes next for the team.
After years of competing herself, Madison Durkee is ready to dive into a new role.
Vikings made program history, shattering the record book in multiple categories.
Breaking free from caffeine's grip: A story about my brave three-day break from caffeine and the lesson I learned about moderation. Tasty drinks bring us temporary happiness, but we’ll value our cognitive functioning forever. Learn more about why you should try minimizing your caffeine intake.
It’s time the industry, including journalism students and professors on campus, recognize that the search for non-biased reporting is a fruitless one.
Revitalize your summer playlist with this warm, feel-good five song selection.
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.
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