Opinion

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Opinion

OPINION: Whatcom County leaders urge ‘yes’ vote on EMS levy

October 20

A levy request in November is a matter of life or death. For decades, Whatcom County has enjoyed exceptional emergency services, but the Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) primary funding source is up for renewal in Whatcom County. We encourage everyone to support the continued funding of this program. When you call 911 with a medical emergency you expect the ambulance to come as quickly as possible. To maintain the county’s rapid, effective service, we must vote YES for the EMS levy on the ballot. Our EMS program saves lives.   

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Opinion

OPINION: Biden’s foreign policy is an embarrassing mess – the fist bump isn’t helping

By Finn Kurtz | October 5

In July, President Joe Biden visited the Middle East, in what appeared to be an attempt at soothing relations with petrol power-brokers during a time of global economic crisis. What attracted most attention – and most criticism – was his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and his bizarre decision to fist bump him.

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Opinion

The mystery of dating while asexual

By Milo Openshaw | September 30

Asexual people are starting to be recognized on the official queer spectrum and with more visibility comes more questions from the rest of the queer community. I tend not to share the fact that I’m asexual; more often than not, a dozen clarifying questions are attached to it. “That means you … don’t like sex, right?” “Wait, what does that mean again?” “So you, like, don’t ever want to date? EVER?”

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Arts & Music

Review of new Lizzo album, 'Special'

By Rowan Westwood | July 31

“In case nobody told you today… you’re special,” said Melissa Viviane Jefferson, or as most people know her, Lizzo.  She’s the queen of spreading self-love and positivity through her music.  Lizzo released her fourth studio album, “Special,” on July 15, 2022, and it’s her most empowering one yet. 

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Opinion

Letter from the editor | July 24

By Jenelle Baumbach | July 24

Have you ever wished that you were born in a different generation? Ever wished that you could escape the phone addicted era that we reside in?

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Opinion

Letter from the editor: 6/15

By Milo Openshaw | July 19

I’ve been self-conscious about my art ever since I was a kid. My parents sent me to art classes when I was really little, but I fell out of the art scene after that, around the time when I became too shy to share what I created. I wondered if I was “good enough.” And what happens if I’m not good enough? Will people laugh at me? Could my ego take a hit like that? The answer is that nobody is “good enough.” An artist who paints in the classical style and an artist who arranges junk into an abstract sculpture have the same chance of success, because there is no good or bad art. There is subjectivity and open-mindedness, but no set standards.

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Opinion

Existence in a forbidden body after Roe v. Wade

By Milo Openshaw | July 11

The female biological body is a vessel, the Republican party declared, which the male biological body may open and close and store and steal at will.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor | July 11

By Aria Nguyen | July 11

Being an editor means that I am allowed to share my personal experiences with my reporters and that I can be vulnerable in every way which may help guide them in a more diverse direction. 

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Opinion

Letter from the Editor | June 1

By Emily Bassett | June 1

I have a dilemma. A moral quandary, if you will. I’m an English major, so you’d think I would be good with words, right?  Wrong. 

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Opinion

Letter from the Editor | May 31

By Elaina Johnson | May 31

I recently just spent the quarter abroad in Ireland, and in that short time, I became aware of how much my own personal anxieties surrounding violence are an effect of growing up in the U.S.

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Opinion

Mxmtoon’s album Rising releases just in time for summer

By Milo Openshaw | May 31

Mxmtoon’s newest album, “rising”, is all about growing up and the pain that comes with it. She tackles nostalgia, “growing pains” and even dancing around your room singing along to your favorite song. The album is a great juxtaposition of childhood whimsy and bittersweet thoughtfulness. 

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Opinion

Letter from the editor | May 24

By Milo Openshaw | May 24

For those of you who are more familiar with buying makeup and skincare, you’ll have heard the terms “clean” and “nontoxic” beauty thrown around a lot. 

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Opinion

Review of Kilo Kish’s newest album, American Gurl

By Milo Openshaw | May 24

American Gurl may be Kilo Kish’s third album and the first time I heard of her, but she has been in the music scene for years, collaborating with artists like Gorillaz and Childish Gambino. Actually, I might not have recognized her solo work at all if Spotify’s algorithm hadn’t recommended her album to me, and I took a listen on a whim.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor | May 20

By Hannah Cross | May 20

“Great work on your projects everyone! Let’s share your work with the class.” You spend the next few minutes pretending to be a good sport as the critiques come in, but all you want to do is run out of the room. You finally get to sit back down in your seat, but the overwhelming anxiety lingers. You now have to watch your peers present work that is bound to be better, bound to put yours to shame. Anyone that could relate, congrats! You might be suffering from Imposter Syndrome.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor | May 19

By Sol Vandeman | May 19

If you’ve stumbled upon my Instagram stories, you’ve probably noticed I excessively post about Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. Okay, “excessively” is somewhat of an exaggeration, but what isn’t an exaggeration is my love for this century’s queen of pop.

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Opinion

Barefoot is better

By Hanna Rhody | May 14

What dogs, you ask? Yes. I’m talking about feet. Oh, I’ve heard it all before. “You gonna charge for that?” “Put those dogs back where they belong!” And still, despite the backlash, I’d choose to roam barefoot over wearing a pair of sad old Converse any day.

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Opinion

Opinion | Ukraine versus Russia: Slavic athletes’ perspectives on the continuous war

By Taras McCurdie | May 14

As a Ukrainian-American who was born in Kyiv and came to the United States when I was 1 year old, I have felt helpless. These last few months, I’ve seen the country I was born in and still want to revisit being demolished.  And there’s nothing I can do except write this article. 

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Opinion

Vandalism or art?

By Jemma Alexander | May 14

A short, low tunnel surrounded by greenery welcomes you to Fairhaven College and its dorms. Its walls painted with layers and layers of gray paint from years of battling graffiti.  Visitors often see spray-painted or sharpied images and words on the walls. The graffiti is usually covered up the next day, but artist retaliation is consistent. 

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Opinion

Shadow Academy’s first album was released this year to great success

By Milo Openshaw | May 11

Shadow Academy is a near-perfect album.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor | May 8th

By Liz McLane | May 8

Have you ever seen a child sabotage a game of cornhole?