Recreation
Rec center pool reopened
By Margaret Baumgartner | December 13The Wade King Student Recreation Center pool is open again for sports and students after being closed last year due to COVID-19.
Sports Recreation
Campus
Lights, camera, 'Cabaret!'
By Crystal Tucker | December 2Western Washington University’s College of Fine and Performing Arts is putting together the famous musical stylings of “Cabaret,” a musical that takes place in the 1930s in a Berlin nightclub. Musical numbers include "Willkommen," "Cabaret," "Don't Tell Mama" and "Two Ladies."
Sports
Western volleyball finishes strong, caps 16-game win streak with win against SFU
By Finn Wendt and Finlay Morrison | November 30Western Washington University women’s volleyball team ended their season with a decisive win against Simon Fraser University at home on Saturday, Nov. 20, moving the team up to the No. 13 spot heading into regionals.
Sports
Athletic Training offered to WWU students
By Henry Burns and Margaret Baumgartner | November 27For Western Washington University students suffering from injuries, the Student Health Center athletic training services are offered through the Wade King Student Recreation Center free of charge.
Sports
Western men’s basketball team notches the first victory of the season
By Henry Burns and Margaret Baumgartner | November 27The Western Washington University Vikings men’s basketball team played against Concordia University Irvine Eagles at Sam Carver Gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 19 for their first home game, winning 87-77.
Sports
Sailing back to normal
By Finlay Morrison | November 26After taking last season off because of COVID-19, Western Washington University’s sailing team sets sail again on Lake Whatcom in a fleet of small boats, sharpening their skills for regattas to come.
Arts & Music
Noise Complaint on Hallopalooza
By Julia Kohut | November 22Doors opened with a buzz of chaos and conversation at the Karate Church for the first ever Hallopalooza, a Halloween-themed concert starring bands such as Roland Olayvar, Laamb, Iggy Poop, Jade Matcha and Analog Brass. Analog Brass was also joined by singers Ebony Harris and Martii MC-Fly.
Sports
Western women’s soccer makes GNAC history with performance against Northwest Nazarene
By Henry Burns | November 18With a win over Northwest Nazarene University, Western Washington University women’s soccer team advanced to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championship in Bellingham on Nov. 11.
Business & Economy
Port of Bellingham looks ahead following election and Southwest Airlines’ arrival
By Bella Neff | November 17The Port of Bellingham has big plans for 2022 following the re-election of two commissioners and new development at the Bellingham International Airport.
Sports
A day in the life of a student-athlete at Western
By Finn Wendt and Finlay Morrison | November 17Student-athletes do more than just go to practice after attending classes. Western Washington University’s men’s basketball player RJ Secrest has lived the true life of a student-athlete heading into his fifth year at Western.
Sports
WWU volleyball can’t stop winning, look forward to postseason
By Finn Wendt | November 15The No.16 Western Washington University volleyball team is in the final stretch of the regular season and is looking hot heading into the postseason.
Recreation
A new sport is soaring into Bellingham waters
By Finlay Morrison | November 10Bellingham residents associate Locust Beach with excellent low tides and warm campfires. However, when the tide returns, it becomes the perfect playground for kiteboarders.
Business & Economy
Point Roberts border breaking point
By Bella Neff | November 3Point Roberts has had to face the mounting challenge of navigating its community’s survival over 18 months of border closure. But the U.S. land border reopening for vaccinated Canadians on Nov. 8 still has residents skeptical of the change it will bring.
Sports
Western never let the foot off the gas, defeating Northwest Nazarene with a 3-0 game in Bellingham, on Oct. 21
By Henry Burns | November 3Western Washington University’s women's volleyball team kept the heat on, defeating Northwest Nazarene University with a 3-0 game inside Sam Carver Gymnasium, Oct. 21.
Recreation
How to get hiking this fall
By Finn Wendt | October 27Hiking is the most abundant and accessible activity in Bellingham. Even though the days are getting shorter and colder, there are still plenty of ways to get outside throughout the fall and winter.
Campus
Bassoon Apocalypse concert returns to Western
By Sam Pearce | October 22The Western Washington University Bassoon Ensemble will be reviving the Bassoon Apocalypse concert this fall after a year off due to COVID-19. The concert will take place on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center room 155, the Concert Hall. The event is free for all Western students.
Recreation
Local artist studio tours offered a peek behind the curtain
By Madison Roper | October 22As life attempts to make a new normal, some Whatcom County artists have once again opened their studio doors to the public for the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour during the first two weekends of October.
Sports
The WWU men’s soccer team came together after a loss earlier in the week to defeat the Montana State Billings, 3-1 in a home match at Harrington field
By Margaret Baumgartner | October 21The Western Washington University Vikings men's soccer team went head-to-head against the Montana State Billings Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Harrington Field, winning 3-1.
Sports
Western grad chosen as Kraken’s backup goalie
By Finlay Morrison | October 20A former Western Washington University hockey player recently received an opportunity to play with or against the Seattle Kraken.
Sports
Western volleyball scores in clutch, sweep SPU 3-0
By Finn Wendt | October 20The nationally-ranked No. 20 Vikings took on the Seattle Pacific University Thursday, Oct. 15, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference bout inside Sam Carver Gymnasium.
