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Western Volleyball signs new recruits
During the early signing period, the Western Volleyball Team signed three new recruits for the 2021-22 season.Zoom bombing halts Shred the Contract meeting
Tougher security will help stop future zoom bombings Generic zoom photo By Nathan SchumockReal or fake: The great Christmas tree debate settled
Real trees can’t be beaten when it comes to their beauty and environmental impact A pine tree...Holiday shopping could make or break small business during the pandemic
A gift guide to popular Bellingham businesses Local ingredients at Clara’s Canning Co. Photo by Ona Lee;
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Staying healthy is essential right now, no matter the method
Many are turning to simple self-care practices in order to promote their own health. // Illustration by Julia VreemanFirst-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 Gaffney
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Western students save $44.79 on student fees
Board of Trustees pass 7.5% reduction for winter 2021, less than fall 2020 11.4% reduction Students will...Zoom bombing halts Shred the Contract meeting
Tougher security will help stop future zoom bombings Generic zoom photo By Nathan SchumockThe ups and downs of Zoom’s comment section
Filled with intense arguments or helpful questions, class comments can trend in either direction Zoom’s chat feature...Cross country caps off training with time trial
The Western cross country team held an in-person time trial with a group of athletes to end their season
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COVID-19 cases surge across Whatcom County as holidays grow closer
Cases nearly tripled since last month This graph shows the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Whatcom...Whatcom County organizations continue their food drive and Thanksgiving meal services with new COVID-19 procedures
Thanksgiving meal services and food drives change their protocols to ensure that volunteers and guests are as safe as possibleWhatcom County Council reviews plans to regulate Cherry Point Refineries
Environmental activists, union workers, industry representatives collaborate on the plan. A train carrying oil passes through Ferndale,...New mural brightens Bellingham’s downtown
Chelsea Graham began painting on Oct. 3, only stopping to eat and sleep Up-and-coming local artist...
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Storied history drive Whatcom county’s biggest rivalries
Lynden-Lynden Christian, Western-Central highlight biggest rivalries in Whatcom County The crowd was packed before last year’s Lynden-Lynden...One heck of a crew
Western women’s crew has won eight national titles since 2005, including 7 straight from 2005-2011 Western women's...Inseparable sisters bring family atmosphere to Western volleyball
Calley and Camden Heilborn look to continue Diane Flick-Williams’ championship tradition Sisters Calley and Camden Heilborn (from...The last dance of Western football
Chronicling the last days of the Western football program Members of the WWU football team celebrate their...
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Want 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...Study groups still happening despite remote learning
Illustration of people studying for finals. // Illustration by Emily Bishop By Emily BishopThousands 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...Western’s Off Campus Living group hosts weekly Q&A sessions
Off Campus Living hosts virtual Q&A meetings with various campus groups. // Graphic by Julia Burns. By...
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Work on changing systems instead of yourself
Clothes dryers in WWU’s Birnam Wood main laundry room. // Photo by Sadie Fick By Sadie FickReal or fake: The great Christmas tree debate settled
Real trees can’t be beaten when it comes to their beauty and environmental impact A pine tree...Save money and the planet by air-drying clothes
Options for indoor drying systems include drying racks, pre-bought clotheslines or more DIY options Sadie Fick’s laundry...Leave no trace: More than just “pack it in, pack it out”
Being responsible outdoors requires more than picking up your litter A group unpacks their backpacks near a...
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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...Is now too early to reopen?
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Annika Fleming (left) and Maria Dalla Gasperina on a field trip with Western during their internship in 2017. // Photo courtesy...Thrifting at home becomes the new normal
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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For the record, The Western Front Editorial Board is composed of three very white people: Dante Koplowitz-Fleming, Monique Merrill and Laura Place.
It’s a Friday afternoon and the sun is shining. There’s a group of white students applying henna on each other in the grass. Beside them, a group of white dreadlocked folks play hacky...
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