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Western’s sexual assault prevention program is up for renewal — does the online training do more harm than good?

By Lauren Gallup , Makenna Marks and Payton Gift | June 14

Sitting at their laptop, a Western Washington University student goes through the first module in the program entitled, “Sexual [Assault] Prevention Ongoing: Taking Action.” They move from page to page, exploring what the course contains, with definitions of sexual misconduct, a pre-course quiz and pages titled “Recognizing the Problem,” and “Microaggressions.”

Art, swings and abandoned bongs: hidden secrets of Western’s arboretum

By Cameron Martinez | May 18

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Western housing for 2021-2022 academic year goes up in price

By Caroline Brooks | June 16

University Police prepare to adopt new accountability measures

By Jacob O'Donnell | June 2

Task Force prepares to finalize recommendations on a potential Huxley College of the Environment name change

By Kate Yeoman | May 25

AS College of the Environment calls for a revamp of Western’s Sustainability Action Plan; clubs demand a change

By Hannah VanO | June 14

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How to Survive an Earthquake at Western Washington University

By Jacob O'Donnell | June 10

Tons of information exists about earthquake preparedness, from the general cover and hold and standing under door frames to recommendations for survival gear. This is information for students, faculty and staff at Western Washington University about the risk of earthquakes and what to do when they strike.

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State Legislature funds feasibility study to research potential overhaul for campus heating system

By Jacob O'Donnell | June 8

A convening of students, faculty and staff knowledgeable about the campus heating system and potential alternatives to its current fuel source of natural gas kicked off a newly-funded feasibility study last Friday.

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Spring Commencement Ceremony remains virtual

By Crystal Tucker | June 6

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on students. Not only are they not experiencing in-person classes, but those who are finishing up their education won’t walk across the stages to receive their diplomas.

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Seventeen takeaways from Western’s forum on fall 2021

By Emily Bishop | May 20

On May 20, Western President Sabah Randhawa held a Q&A where he addressed questions about Western Washington University’s plans for fall quarter. He was joined by Provost Brent Carbajal and vice president for enrollment and student services Melynda Huskey.

Culture & Religion

A Coast Salish style longhouse to be built on Western's campus

By Nicola Wasmuth | April 28

After the Native American Student Union made demands for a Coast Salish style longhouse to be built on campus five years ago, Western Washington University confirmed a proposal in August.

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So, you’re thinking about getting a tattoo

By Cameron Martinez | June 21

Western Washington University may be known for being a statue park and having an art gallery, but tattoos are just as important to Western’s art scene. Students often use tattoos as a form of expression or artwork on their bodies.

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Pacfic Islander students celebrate heritage month over Zoom

By Brianna Poulos | June 11

Western Washington University's Oceanic Student Association celebrated Pacific Islanders and their heritage throughout the month of May and they are continuing to grow with the goal of strengthening Pacific Islander voices.

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Western’s Sustainability Action Plan: not gone but maybe forgotten

By Hannah VanO | June 10

Western Washington University’s Sustainability Action Plan was initiated by then-President Bruce Shepard in 2014 to identify goals and strategies to keep Western at the forefront of sustainable universities. It also served as a guide for the newly created Office of Sustainability.

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"Material Mind" exhibition has begun

By Crystal Tucker | June 9

After a year of hard work and conceptualization, graduating Western Washington University students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program will finally get the chance to present their thesis projects to the public from now until June 11.

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Students senators work solo

By Nicola Wasmuth | June 8

After the first ever double election for the student senate and executive board in the spring, the Associated Student Senate has now confirmed the official winners.

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Western set to sign onto Okanagan Charter in the fall, committing to wellbeing

By Zoë Parker | June 7

As part of President Sabah Randhawa’s Accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion timeline, Western Washington University is in the process of joining the Okanagan Charter, an international charter that aims to promote lifelong community health and wellbeing on college and university campuses through a wholistic, university-wide and collaborative set of goals and initiatives.

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Dating during the pandemic

By Clay Wren | June 5

“Many people, especially right now, are really eager to connect. [Talking to people] is welcome,” she said. Boyd said that the anxiety of meeting a date in person is often self imposed, and there’s an idea that every encounter is either a success or a failure. Stepping out of the right-versus-wrong mindset and focusing on having fun is key to dating success, Boyd said.

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Lawnstock is back — with a few small changes

By Crystal Tucker | June 2

Lawnstock, Western's outdoor spring festival, will bring students together on the Communications Facility lawn and listen to live music while enjoying free food, games and other activities. There won’t be live musical performers as the pandemic winds down, but KUGS 89.3 FM Radio will provide a livestream, and games like cornhole and other activities will be provided along with squared off areas for students to gather with their small group of friends on campus.

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NEWS BRIEF: Western Campus Advisory details sexual assault on campus

By Cameron Martinez | May 21

Content Warning: Sexual Assault

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