Opinion
OPINION: Reflecting on Fall Quarter
By The Front | December 4This is it; we’ve reached the final days of fall 2015, and the final issue of The Western Front for this quarter.
OPINION: Prepping for the End of Fall
By The Front | December 1Here we are: counting down the days until our last final, finally in the same month as Christmas and so, so ready to throw our backpacks in the closet, sit by the fire and turn off our brains until Jan. 4.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to Bellingham Plans New Festive Lights
By The Front | November 24This letter to the editor was written by Annie Vohs, a Western senior and international business and music major.
OPINION: Giving Thanks for more than Turkey
By The Front | November 24Over the years, new meanings and new memories attach to holidays like Thanksgiving. But whatever opinions you have of the day, appreciating what you have is a concept worth keeping in mind.
OPINION: Finding the Digital Balance
By The Front | November 20We are students of a digital age; we have Canvas, ebooks and online courses all in addition to our recreational technologies.
Viking Voices 11/20
By The Front | November 20"Do you feel that students spend too much time online? Why or why not?"
Viking Voices 11/17
By The Front | November 17Viking Voices showcases student opinions on different issues by asking them different questions.
Viking Voices 11/10
By The Front | November 10What does it mean to you to have a day set aside to recognize veterans?
OPINION: Learning About Veterans Day
By The Front | November 10Every year, students get to take a day off in honor of Veterans Day. However, it’s hard to say how many take the time to learn about why the day is celebrated.
OPINION: Challenge Yourself to Know More
By The Front | November 6It seems like there’s always some kind of fad challenge or dare circulating around social media, especially for college students. But how often are the true meanings of those challenges actually known?
Viking Voices 11/6
By The Front | November 6Have you ever participated in a month-long challenge like No-Shave November or NaNoWriMo? Why or why not?
OPINION: Get involved, find our president
By The Front | November 3For this story, The Western Front Editorial Board is comprised of Heidi DeHart, Stephanie Bishop and photographer Caleb Galbreath.
OPINION: Changing Majors isn't Major
By The Front | November 3Monday, Nov. 2, marked the start of week six for fall quarter 2015. At this point, there’s no need to remind anyone about finals steadily creeping up.
A new online option for buying textbooks
By The Front | November 3A vote next week will determine how Western promotes a new choice for buying and selling textbooks for students. Texts.com is a site that allows students to post books for sale and compare prices in order to get the best value possible.