Western is all about the alternative, and that includes transportation. However, is that transportation worth it when college students who already have thin wallets need to pay $69 if they want to rent a Zipcar?
Have you ever used Zipcar? If so, why? If not, would you ever consider using it and why?
As we find ourselves immersed in trips to pumpkin patches and pretending not to steal early pieces of Halloween candy, we are also greeted by another autumn tradition — Humans vs. Zombies.
Why did you choose to participate in HvZ? What are your impressions so far?
Has your physical self esteem changed since you’ve been in college? How or how not?
For any new students not from Western Washington, the full extent of Western’s commitment to sustainability should be becoming abundantly clear at this point in the quarter.
Since renovation began on the Sam Carver Gymnasium last July, there have been numerous complaints regarding the now shambling building. The noise pollution from debris falling from Carver has disrupted classes in nearby buildings like Miller Hall and the Fine Arts Building. Pedestrians walking in front of Carver have had to scrunch together from the lack of room on the walkway since a large portion of the sidewalk has been fenced off for safety purposes. Bikers and skateboarders have had to dismount their transportation to prevent further discomfort in the walkway area. These circumstances are all inconvenient, but the larger issue is that many students and faculty were unaware of this project’s existence until it was already happening. This is a classic case of poor communication from those in charge of the project. As an institution of education, Western’s first responsibility when disrupting the educational process is to their students and they have, for the most part, failed them in this situation. If students knew that some of the structural components of Carver dated back to its original construction in 1936, then they’d probably overlook a crowded walkway. If skateboarders were told the renovation will add space for more classrooms, then maybe they wouldn’t mind climbing off of their skateboards for a few seconds to help accommodate the transition. Sophomores Evan McCarthy and Stephen Baddeley are both skateboarders and said the signs and precautions have not been enough of an incentive for them to remove their boards. In all fairness, there is a large sign along the northeastern side of the fence near Bond Hall, however the description is brief and inconveniently placed for anyone who doesn’t wish to go out of their way to find the information. Western’s biggest eyesore right now is the Carver which is a major staple of Western’s Community: graduations are held there, sports events are held there, concerts are held there, Nirvana even performed there back in 1992. With the building’s importance and the amount of disruption it's $70 million renovation is causing, Carver deserves more than a few signs hung on a chain link fence.
Since the emergence of social media outlets like Tumblr, Twitter and Instagram, the digital world has been bursting with trends that make people hate the way they look.
Has your physical self esteem changed since you’ve been in college? How or how not?
What do you think of the slogan 'grow a pair' for Western's athletics department? Do you think something else
Western Front reporter Evan Elliott writes his thoughts on this past and upcoming season.
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