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State cybersecurity office bill introduced after breach
Importance of cybersecurity exemplified after data breach exposed information from over 1 million Washingtonians By Georgia Costa A major data breach in Washington state led to...State’s ‘Get Ready’ plan prepares vaccines for educators, school staff
Washington state announces its plan to vaccinate upwards of 80% of K-12 school employees By Silvia Leija State Education Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new partnership...Vaccination centers in Whatcom address appointment ‘no-shows’, ‘vaccine chasers’
COVID-19 vaccines must be administered in a timely manner By Adela Cruz Whatcom County vaccination centers try to avoid wasting COVID-19 vaccines by communicating guidelines with...Former auditor files wrongful termination suit
Allen is the second in her position to sue the university in recent years By Lauren Gallup At Western Washington University, the desk of the director...
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Outback Farm speaker series highlights diversity, food justice efforts
Feb. 11 webinar on decolonizing veganism prompts questions about diversity, accessibility to healthy food By Olivia Palmer For Destiny DeJesus, food is political. That was just one...Purim celebration speaks to resilience, community during COVID-19 pandemic
Hillel of Western Washington University to host outdoor Purim event Sunday, Feb. 28 By Olivia Palmer Amid the pandemic, students of Hillel of Western Washington University...Bellingham now gold-level bicycle friendly community
The city’s transportation improvements focus on all commuter types and provides safe access for everyone By Sophia Struna Laura Henkel often finds herself wary of tinted...Twitch use grows during COVID-19 pandemic
Twitch mimics much-missed social interactions with live chats, direct engagement with streamers By Cole Mumper Ethan Harris had a Twitch account for years, but it wasn’t...
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Outback Farm speaker series highlights diversity, food justice efforts
Feb. 11 webinar on decolonizing veganism prompts questions about diversity, accessibility to healthy food By Olivia Palmer For Destiny DeJesus, food is political. That was just one...Wellness Wednesdays give students outlet for de-stressing during quarter
Students looking to discuss mental well-being, coping skills, de-stressing may benefit from this weekly event By Belle Wright Western Washington University’s Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services...GNAC decision paves way for Western sports return
Players, coaches excited to get back to competitive play By Nathan Schumock The Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the athletic conference in which Western Washington University competes,...Western’s Education Abroad office hosts virtual conference event
EdAbroadCon! invites students, staff to learn more about study abroad opportunities, resources By Adriannah Roman Thinking about studying abroad? Western Washington University has expanded access to...
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NEWS BRIEF: Covid-19 variant enters Whatcom County
Officials “concerned but not alarmed” about new variant found in Whatcom County resident, as King County announces detection of different new variant first detected...BREAKING: Protesters gather to demand end to sweeps, amnesty for detained activists
Activists denounce city’s handling of housing crisis; call for no-barrier shelter, amnesty for detained protesters By Faith Owens A group of about 70 people gathered the...Historically contaminated sites set to become new waterfront park
State law mandated cleanup on two sites along Bellingham Bay in development, city turning into community space By Sophia Struna Watching a bright sunset disappear over...State’s ‘Get Ready’ plan prepares vaccines for educators, school staff
Washington state announces its plan to vaccinate upwards of 80% of K-12 school employees By Silvia Leija State Education Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new partnership...
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GNAC decision paves way for Western sports return
Players, coaches excited to get back to competitive play By Nathan Schumock The Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the athletic conference in which Western Washington University competes,...Resort-goers flood Mount Baker Ski Area
Lack of reservation system creates long lines, COVID-19 concerns UPDATE: The Mount Baker Ski Area media team did not respond to interview requests prior to...Softball returns to Viking Field for doubleheader
Players excited to get back out on the field Saturday, Feb. 20 UPDATE: This story was published before the game was postponed due to severe...Western golf’s newest recruit from New Zealand
Dani Bailey has made strong impressions on teammates and coaches alike By Nathan Schumock Dani Bailey, once the only girl on her high school golf team,...
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Wellness Wednesdays give students outlet for de-stressing during quarter
Students looking to discuss mental well-being, coping skills, de-stressing may benefit from this weekly event By Belle Wright Western Washington University’s Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services...Purim celebration speaks to resilience, community during COVID-19 pandemic
Hillel of Western Washington University to host outdoor Purim event Sunday, Feb. 28 By Olivia Palmer Amid the pandemic, students of Hillel of Western Washington University...Board of Trustees approves mandatory student fee reductions, Summer Session tuition increases
Student fees will see reduction of $47.79 for spring quarter By Sophia Pappalau On Feb. 12, Western Washington University’s Board of Trustees approved action items concerning...Twitch use grows during COVID-19 pandemic
Twitch mimics much-missed social interactions with live chats, direct engagement with streamers By Cole Mumper Ethan Harris had a Twitch account for years, but it wasn’t...
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The cost of staying closed
Is Western ready to reopen come fall — or is the university just trying to boost enrollment? By Lauren Gallup The challenges of online learning have...Multilevel marketing schemes are anti-woman
MLM companies prey on women looking for a side hustle By Natalie Vinh Ever had a friend suddenly start a business selling cosmetics? Chances are they...Robinhood was wrong, so is reckless investing
Recent controversy surrounding the Robinhood app is justified, but has also revealed wrongdoings within its users By Finn Calvert If someone told you 2021 would start...Journalism department needs faculty of color
The time is now to prioritize hiring professors of color By Lauren Gallup One of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics is to “boldly...
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Local vigil, march for George Floyd draws hundreds, shows solidarity
By Olivia Hobson, Drew Jelinek and Kyle Tubbs A circle of listeners slowly gathered around Vernon Johnson outside the Bellingham Public Library on Friday, May...Is now too early to reopen?
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By Katya McMullen Two Western alumni living in Bellingham created a podcast about the city during the COVID-19 pandemic titled The City of Subdued Podcast The...Thrifting at home becomes the new normal
By Bella Coronado As a result of the temporary closures of big donation stores like Value Village and Goodwill, people who are passionate about thrifting...
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Western maintenance request system gets a facelift
The new online platform offers more variety in requests as well as an easier log-in process. // Screenshot via Western ReADY webpage
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Western launched its new maintenance request system ReADY over the summer, creating a new, “more efficient” way for students to create and track maintenance requests, said Terence Symonds, associate director for University...
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