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An animated gif of the deadly hornet spotted in Bellingham // Illustration by Katya McMullen By Bailey...Thousands gather for solidarity rally in Maritime Heritage Park
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A parade of vehicles boasting American flags, honking horns arrive at the Lynden Freedom Parade to peacefully protest Gov. Inslee’s stay...Local vigil, march for George Floyd draws hundreds, shows solidarity
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First-generation graduates impacted by virtual commencement
By Cameron Sires Western students set to graduate in the winter and spring will experience their ceremonies virtually due...Artist creates ceramic breast vases with hopes to sell online
Some of Keeley Antoon’s Chi Chi vases that she began creating during COVID-19.// Photo courtesy of Keeley AntoonFlatstick Pub plans to introduce new Bellingham location this summer
Construction site of Flatstick Pub on State Street in Bellingham. // Photo By Aidan GaffneyEntertainment benefits during isolation
By Mazey Servin COVID-19 has made it hard to find activities that can ease...
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Campus Wildlife During the Pandemic
With most public spaces closed due to COVID-19, wild animals have once again filled those spacesWant to change how much you pay on student loans?
By Kiana Doyle Student loans — the daunting subject that can strike fear in the heart of any college...First-generation graduates impacted by virtual commencement
By Cameron Sires Western students set to graduate in the winter and spring will experience their ceremonies virtually due...Study groups still happening despite remote learning
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Flatstick Pub plans to introduce new Bellingham location this summer
Construction site of Flatstick Pub on State Street in Bellingham. // Photo By Aidan GaffneyThousands gather for solidarity rally in Maritime Heritage Park
Demonstrators hold up signs while listening to speakers at Maritime Heritage Park// Photo by Claudia Cooper By...Whatcom County Council applied for Bellingham to be moved to Phase Two
Screenshot of virtual county council meeting held on June 1st 2020 By Courtney GullettHealthy helpers provide meals to low-income seniors
The Meals on Wheels logo is displayed on one of the vehicles that delivers food. // Photo by Georgia Costa
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COVID-19 restrictions on scuba divers
By Jason James There is one local certified scuba shop, Gone Diving, that must...4:02 mile runner transfers to Western
University of Washington track team hosts the Husky Classic at the Dempsey Center on Friday, February 14, 2020, in Seattle. //...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.//...
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Illustration of people studying for finals. // Illustration by Emily Bishop By Emily BishopThousands gather for solidarity rally in Maritime Heritage Park
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Off Campus Living hosts virtual Q&A meetings with various campus groups. // Graphic by Julia Burns. By...
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We should be supporting tattoo artists during the pandemic
Flash sheet by Rodney Smartlowit. // Photo courtesy of Rodney Smartlowit Opinion By Kaelin BellStimulus check criteria forgets about young adults
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The thrifting culture in Bellingham continues even in a global pandemic. Secondhand and vintage items are accessible online through various platforms...
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Marriage and weight study garners national attention
Cohabitation may go hand-in-hand with weight gain, according to a study conducted by Western sociology professor Jay Teachman.
The study, published in the January 2016 issue of the Journal of Family Issues, analyzes the connection between marital status and weight by examining 20 years of data from multiple couples. It concludes married people tend to weigh more than divorced...
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