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Climate task force begins climate measure filtering process, funding considerations
The Bellingham Climate Task Force (bottom row) and the Bellingham City Council (upper row) at Bellingham City Hall. // Photo Courtesy...Bellingham coffee shops struggle with COVID-19
Interactive map of coffee shops in Whatcom County and their adjusted hours due to COVID-19// Graphic by Kyle...Three things you should know that happened in Bellingham City Government this month
An illustration of Bellingham City council. // Illustration by Rachel Alexander By Seth Stevens City...Whatcom County mutual aid groups try a little kindness
During uncertain times, community members are coming together to offer mutual aid and support. // Photo illustration by Victoria Corkum
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Bellingham local shops bring business home
A stand in front of Jeremy Noet’s House displays Blue Water Pottery for sale. // Photo courtesy of Jeremy NoetBehind the systems: Former members frustrated over student’s resignation, double standards for dealing with sexual activity
Former members say rules regarding moral conduct were not applied equally This is the second article in a...Bellingham artist creates Washington-themed board game printed on bandanna
Bradley James Lockhart’s Evergreen Bandana Game surpasses its Kickstarter goal by over $9,000 The Evergreen...Spring student art exhibit postponed
Bachelors of Fine Art student exhibit postponed until Sept. 23 The Bachelors of Fine...
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Behind the systems: For LGBTQ+ employees at religious organizations, a murky legal landscape on campus and in the courts
St. James Cathedral in Seattle is the main church of the Seattle Archdiocese, and the seat of Archbishop Paul Etienne. //...COVID-19 impacts students’ search for off-campus housing
Students are facing difficult decisions about off-campus housing due to COVID-19. // Illustration by Rachel Alexander By Sienna...Behind the systems: Former members frustrated over student’s resignation, double standards for dealing with sexual activity
Former members say rules regarding moral conduct were not applied equally This is the second article in a...Student fundraiser event to be held on May 28
24-hour donation event at Western is focusing on helping students who were affected by the pandemic
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Climate task force begins climate measure filtering process, funding considerations
The Bellingham Climate Task Force (bottom row) and the Bellingham City Council (upper row) at Bellingham City Hall. // Photo Courtesy...Bellingham artist creates Washington-themed board game printed on bandanna
Bradley James Lockhart’s Evergreen Bandana Game surpasses its Kickstarter goal by over $9,000 The Evergreen...City of Bellingham forecasts a $9.6 million deficit for 2020’s budget
Bellingham City Councilmember Pinky Vargas stated that these forecasts “seem a little optimistic.” An illustration...Makeworth Market makes it work
Bellingham business celebrates one-year anniversary amidst COVID-19 restrictions The exterior of Makeworth Market dressed with balloons...
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Viking volleyball welcomes 2020 recruiting class
Western welcomes four new members to the women's volleyball team. // Photo courtesy of Western Athletics By Kevin...National qualifier Aliyah Dawkins reflects on breakthroughs and canceled championships
National qualifying track & field athlete Aliyah Dawkins was one of many student athletes to experience season cancellations due to COVID-19.//...Western students are getting innovative when finding ways to stay active during quarantine
Due to the temporary closures of gyms and studios, people are finding new ways to workout at home. // Illustration by...Rise in esports community due to quarantine
E-sports are unaffected by the cancellations that other sports are seeing due to COVID-19. // Western Front Archive
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COVID-19 impacts students’ search for off-campus housing
Students are facing difficult decisions about off-campus housing due to COVID-19. // Illustration by Rachel Alexander By Sienna...LGBTQ+ Western events provide support for students
Campus organization brings their events to students online LGBTQ+ Western is holding virtual workshops featuring...Behind the systems: WWU Newman Center forced resignation of student employee after learning of same-sex partner
Student says she was told to break up with her girlfriend or quit her job This is the...City of Bellingham forecasts a $9.6 million deficit for 2020’s budget
Bellingham City Councilmember Pinky Vargas stated that these forecasts “seem a little optimistic.” An illustration...
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Viking Voices: What’s the first thing you want to do after the stay-at-home order is lifted and why?
By Makenna Marks Graciella Gomez A portrait of Graciela Gomez // Courtesy of Graciela...Dear Mike Pence, please don’t mask the issue
An illustration a "masked" superhero. // Illustration Courtesy of Impulse Souvenirs / Cory M Dean, LLC OpinionAvert your eyes in the name of ocular health
Students spend many hours a day using screens and may risk eye strain. // Illustration by Rachel AlexanderHow are we treating our “heroes?”
A pandemic superhero. // Illustration by Emma Toscani Opinion By Payton Gift
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Bellingham coffee shops struggle with COVID-19
Interactive map of coffee shops in Whatcom County and their adjusted hours due to COVID-19// Graphic by Kyle...Donation sites close — the internet is open
By Macy Adkinson As spring cleaning hits, the Bellingham Buy/Sell/Trade page has been...Local retailers deliver stay-at-home merchandise
By Bella Coronado As businesses across Bellingham have temporarily closed their doors, many local...Community Minecraft server calls for more developers
The official logo for the WWU DormCraft server, created by server co-founder and owner Cole Levy. // Photo courtesy of Cole...
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