Pieces of king salmon, skewered with alder wood sticks and seasoned with salt and pepper, stood at the ready, their pink tones waiting to be darkened by an open flame. A traditional Lummi BBQ was set up at the Squalicum Harbor, surrounded by many other local seafood sellers.
Amy Salinas Westmoreland has joined the Western Washington University community as the new director of Multicultural Student Services, with her office located in the Viking Union’s Multicultural Center.
Western Washington University’s five-acre organic Outback Farm was designated an essential business throughout the pandemic, allowing continued operation of the student-led organization to provide the community with produce from their garden.
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.
By Olivia Palmer
With public libraries closed or reduced to curbside pickups, some readers have found other avenues to not only rent books, but also connect with their community.
By Madison Roper
This is the second part in a four-part investigative series about the forced resignation of an LGBTQ+ student and the role of religious institutions on Western’s campus. Parts one, three and four can be found here.
Paul Danforth, a former Western student, was reportedly forced to resign from his job at Kennedy Catholic High School because of his same-sex relationship.
Column by Emma Bjornsrud
Editorial opinion by Emily Feek
Column by Emma Bjornsrud
Solutions by The State News
