Recreation
From Bellingham to Biel: Western alumna rises to the top of cyclocross
By The Front and Tyler Urke | January 12Two quarter-inch scars sit on Courtenay McFadden’s right hip, reminding her every time she sees them that she’ll be getting matching ones on her left hip in the coming weeks.
Healthy fitness habits for college
By The Front | July 20Student life gets busy, and throwing exercise in the mix can be a challenge. A study published in the International Journal of Sport Exercise and Psychology estimates 50 percent of people who begin an exercise program will drop out within six months. However, many Western students and Wade King Student Recreation Center fitness trainers know techniques you can use to stay fit with a packed college schedule.
Shredding during the summertime
By The Front | July 19In the Pacific Northwest, winter sports go year-round. A decrease in the amount of snow at Mount Baker isn’t slowing down students who still want to ski or snowboard.
Lakewood's got what floats your boat
By The Front | July 8Lakewood Boathouse provides a location along the shores of Lake Whatcom for students and the community to partake in watersports, but they do more than just rentals. From June to August, Lakewood runs college courses and programs for children that teaches participants how to operate the equipment at its facility.