Campus
The beans are back in town
By Kenna PetersonStudents found more than just beans at the Food Insecurity Network's second quarterly Beans Bash.
Opinion
OPINION: This is your sign to take that nap you've been wanting
By Sophie Bechkowiak | November 28Do you have a hard time allowing yourself to unwind or relax? You certainly aren’t alone. It can feel impossible to step away from an assignment or to take a break after work before you start your next project.
Western
Need something to do this winter? Visit the Western Gallery
By Neisha Gaskins | November 25The Western Gallery on Western Washington University’s campus is giving students a lot to look forward to this winter. With live performances, concerts and discussions surrounding various art forms, the gallery has endless opportunities for students to experience.
WWU campaigns for change
By Hannah Quinton | November 25October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to shed light on resources and support for survivors. Western Washington University made efforts toward advocacy by pushing for awareness around domestic violence and ensuring students can get the help they need on campus.
Bellingham renters have had enough
By Jemma Alexander | November 211210 Ellis St. may be known to those in the neighborhood for the front yard sign proclaiming “23 code violations.”
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week at WWU
By Seddie LeBlanc | November 19Western Washington University’s Western Success Scholars organized three events for national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to advertise and encourage students to use campus resources.
Bellingham
Pushing music to its limits
By Maria Kallerson | November 25A wave of genre-bending sound swept over the Wild Buffalo House of Music on Oct. 29, 2023 as five bands composed of 25 Bellingham musicians took the stage under colorful lights for the eighth Bellingham Band Lottery.
BRIEF: Bellingham parks cleanup program struggles to keep up
By Hayden Knoedler | November 25After discovering many stewards did not have completed background checks, Bellingham Parks and Recreation Director Nicole Oliver shut down Bellingham’s Park Stewardship program on Oct. 18, 2023.
How to have fun without the pressure to drink
By Logan Schreiber | November 25Socializing in college can be tough – the pressure to go out to bars can sometimes leave those who do not or legally cannot drink alcohol feeling isolated from their friends.
Jazz nights are back at The Blue Room
By Evan Riley | November 25The Blue Room collaborates with the jazz department at Western Washington University each month to bring live jazz music to downtown Bellingham.
Whatcom
One person's donation is another's favorite book
By Aubrey Black | November 20Do you have an insatiable appetite for reading? Are the rising book prices just too much to keep up with? Have you ever wanted to rob a library? Have you ever felt bad for wanting to rob a library?
Rite Aid closes two Bellingham stores amid nationwide bankruptcy
By Jenna Millikan | November 19Rite Aid closed its downtown and Telegraph Road locations in September 2023. Three Bellingham locations on Northwest Avenue, Sunset Drive and Sehome Village remain open.
Bellingham mountain bikers chase adrenaline at nightfall
By Evan Riley | November 19Wednesday Night Lights defies the norms of mountain biking by embarking on rides in complete darkness. Every Wednesday night during winter, weather permitting, members of Bellingham’s mountain biking community gather on Galbraith Mountain for a ride they’ll never forget.
Turkey Trot returns for its 13th year
By Evan Riley | November 18Bellingham’s annual 5k Turkey Trot kicks off this Saturday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. in Squalicum Creek Park, with all net proceeds directly benefiting the Bellingham Food Bank. The cost to sign up is $15 per runner, with an option to make an additional donation to the Bellingham Food Bank.
Sports Recreation
The sky's the limit for Anacortes star basketball player Davis Fogle
By Mathew Callaghan | November 21According to their head coach of almost 20 years, Anacortes High School has never had a basketball player as good as Davis Fogle.
The legendary career of Coach Brian Roper
By Mathew Callaghan | November 21Head Coach Brian Roper led Lynden High School to win four of the last five 2A state championships. Thirty years ago at North Mason High School, Roper coached his first season without winning a single game.
WWU women's soccer takes second in GNAC finals
By Madi Tessem | November 13Western Washington University’s women’s soccer team placed second in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships in Ellensburg. The team has appeared in the GNAC final game for the last 11 years.
Western women's basketball open the season with back-to-back home wins
By Nate Landi | November 12Western Washington University women’s basketball started the season 2-0 after a dominating defensive performance in the Veteran’s Day Classic tournament held at Sam Carver Gymnasium.
Opinion
OPINION: "Bell Tones": Scrap metal controversy, our other market
By Finn Kurtz | November 10I live a bit far off campus, as it happens. It’s often inconvenient to go home in between classes or work, giving me some time to kill on a weekday afternoon.
OPINION: Instant ramen: A blank canvas
By Sophie Bechkowiak | October 31Instant ramen noodles are known for their easy three step instructions, low price and status as a college student dietary staple. But it isn’t exactly the most bold or exciting of the instant foods, or the healthiest.
OPINION: "Bell Tones": Legacies of the waterfront
By Finn Kurtz | October 21When I became the opinions editor for The Front this quarter, I was lucky enough to have a good idea of what I hoped to write about. My idea isn’t exactly “original,” per se, but thankfully, I learned from the best.
OPINION: Dating during the digital age
By Tallie Johnson | August 9Since Tinder hit app stores in late 2013, dating apps have completely revolutionized how younger generations find love — but are they enjoying the technology-dominant dating landscape?
