Sports Recreation

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An outside competitor’s perspective of Western

By Travis Zumwalt | May 9

Many things come to mind when thinking of Western Washington University. The cold weather, the unique art on campus, or the endless amount of Breweries and tattoo shops you can find around every corner of downtown. Seth Keeney, a senior track & field athlete at Evergreen State College was able to get a taste of what life in Bellingham is like while competing at a track event.

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As competition heats up, the WWU Judo Club seeks new judoka

By Jack Glenn | May 6

Western Washington University’s Judo Club isn’t like other sports clubs. It has a no experience required policy and they welcome newcomers with open arms.

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Vikings on wheels: Western’s wheelchair basketball team

By Taras McCurdie and Drew McFall | May 6

Vikings on Wheels is a club wheelchair basketball team that competes in the Wade King Student Recreation Center every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.

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Highlighted by memorable senior goodbyes, Viking’s softball closeout regular season against SMU

By Joe Kramer | May 5

Highlighted by a few memorable moments, Vikings Softball split their final regular season series against Saint Martin’s University at Viking Field in Bellingham, Wash. They finished the regular season with a 29-22 overall record.

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Return to the rec?

By Drew McFall | April 28

The Wade King Recreation Center is one of the newest buildings Western Washington University has to offer. The rec center community has worked hard dealing with COVID-19 over the past two years.

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Viking soccer players competing for local semi-pro soccer teams

By Taras McCurdie | April 26

There are three local semi-pro soccer opportunities for players: one just began its inaugural season in 2021 and only has an indoor team with hopes of expanding outdoors in the near future; the other two both have indoor and outdoor teams. These opportunities allow current players to join in the summer and winter to prepare themselves for their upcoming fall and spring seasons. And, they give former players the chance to continue playing the game they love after college.   

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Q&A: Former Viking Iakov Shmelev signs to play professionally

By Taras McCurdie | April 26

Iakov Shmelev, a former defender for Western Washington University’s men's soccer team and semi-pro team Bellingham United FC Hammers, now plays professionally for the Michigan Stars FC. 

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Men’s Golf locks down tenth GNAC championship

By Joe Kramer | April 26

Led by the exceptional performances of Aidan Thain and Jordan Lee, Western Washington University’s men’s golf team locked down the tenth GNAC championship in school history on Tuesday in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

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Western Women triumph despite poor conditions

By Travis Zumwalt | April 26

The Vikings bested Simon Fraser University by 10-strokes on their way to their second straight first place finish at the GNAC championships. All of Western Washington University’s golfers were on their game finishing in the top 15.

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Fiery pitching performances of Sydney Brown lead to wins for WWU softball

By Jack Glenn | April 22

Sydney Brown is a sophomore pitcher on Western Washington University’s softball team. Her terrific pitching has pushed the Vikings to victories after a difficult start to the season.

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WWU men’s rugby lose West Coast Regional Championship match

By Jack Glenn | April 21

Western Washington University’s 15-man rugby team fell short of a national title-game appearance with a season-ending loss to Fresno State on Sunday, April 17 at the Division IAA West Coast Regional Championship match. 

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Western’s water ski team hopes to return to championship form this season

By Travis Zumwalt | April 15

Water skiing is a surface water sport where an individual is pulled behind a boat, kissing the edge of the water with water skis attached to their feet. There is only one word necessary to describe what it takes to be on the water ski team at Western Washington University and that is stoke.

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Spring finally arrives: outdoor club sports return

By Taras McCurdie | April 13

For many Washingtonians, once spring arrives in April and May, it is time to pull out the water skis, golf clubs and other equipment and head outside. Western offers 25 sport clubs with 20 active this spring. The activities range from outdoor land sports such as baseball, tennis, golf and ultimate frisbee to outdoor water sports such as water skiing, wakeboarding, rowing and sailing. 

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Emma Duff finishes collegiate career an all-time great Western basketball player

By Drew McFall | April 11

Western Washington University senior basketball player Emma Duff finished her collegiate career by etching her name in the record books during a national championship game run. 

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SPORTS BRIEF: Western’s historic season ends at national championship

By Finn Wendt | March 26

Western Washington University’s women’s basketball team added another accolade to its legacy by reaching the NCAA Division II championship for the first time in program history. Despite a spectacular season, Glenville State University bettered the Vikings 85-72.

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Being a Camp Counselor

By Chloe Mae Garland | March 22

As the weather warms and thoughts of summer break begin, students are starting to also look for jobs to fill extra time in the summer.

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More trails added in Lake Whatcom Park

By Jonathan Salazar | March 22

For the past five years, the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department has been hard at work developing approximately 8,800 acres of land near Lake Whatcom. 

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Western women in the gym

By Chloe Mae Garland | March 21

Starting at the gym can be intimidating, but a few women at Western Washington University are creating a community that is open to anyone who wants to begin.

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WWU softball sweeps WOU in home opener

By Drew McFall | March 18

Western Washington University’s softball team won both games in its home opening series against Western Oregon University on Friday, March 5 at Viking Field.

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No. 3 Vikings advance to the West Regional

By Jonathan Salazar and Drew McFall | March 14

It’s been a long season full of game postponements and uncertainty for the Western Washington University women’s basketball team, but that didn’t deter head coach Carmen Dolfo.