Recreation
Northwest Washington Fair returns this summer
By Juan Baldovinos Jr. | August 9The Northwest Washington Fair will be back Aug. 12 after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Sports Recreation
Club Sports
Western dance club SINI-HHA to release series of virtual performances called “Perspectives”
By Rowan Westwood | July 19No ticket? No problem! The SINI-HHA dance club at Western Washington University is releasing an online showcase titled “Perspectives” that will be available for anyone to view.
City & County
Local martial arts gym hosts first event since start of pandemic
By Juan Baldovinos Jr. | July 19On June 26, Pure Fitness Martial Arts hosted its first fight event since February 2020.
Recreation
Famous dock and lifeguards return to Bloedel Donovan Park
By Aria Nguyen | July 16Growing up in Bellingham, Washington, Eddie Hansen said he remembers going to Bloedel Donovan Park as a child.
Travel
Discussion of Canada-US Border to reopen, foreigners will have to wait
By Aria Nguyen | July 2Imagine getting the news that a family member is passing and the only way to be with them while they take their last breath is over FaceTime.
Recreation
Washington park agencies offer top tips on beating crowds
By Rowan Forsythe | June 25Time outdoors can provide opportunities for socialization and exercise, boosting moods and leading to positive changes in mental health. With COVID-19 sending record numbers to parks and trails, here are some expert tips and less trafficked spots for those who want to skip the crowds.
Arts & Music
Can papier-mâché heal trauma?
By Sophia Heit | June 23Crayola crayons and papier-mâché. When we were young we created our own art galleries that were stuck with magnets to the fridge. Now, we eat, sleep and work. We feel stressed all the time and we call it being an adult.
Recreation
Responsible recreation takes precedent as trail use booms
By Rowan Forsythe | June 22As COVID-19 drives scores of people to outdoor spaces, responsible recreation has risen to the forefront of many's attention. With individuals looking for a place to be free of pandemic restrictions, concern for the environment has grown as the likelihood of overuse and damage increase.
Arts & Music
It’s time to listen to a podcast
By Torie Wold | June 21Bored while cleaning? Stuck in traffic? Can’t find any new music?
Campus
"Material Mind" exhibition has begun
By Crystal Tucker | June 9After a year of hard work and conceptualization, graduating Western Washington University students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program will finally get the chance to present their thesis projects to the public from now until June 11.
Sports
Cole Reynolds joins Western men’s golf for 2021-22 season
By Hayley McGee | June 9The Western Washington University men’s golf team is gaining three new recruits for the 2021-22 golf season.
Varsity Sports
Western Men’s Golf competes at Division II Regionals
By Lucas Bohannon | June 6The Western Washington University men’s golf team just completed their season with a nail-biting performance at the NCAA Division II regional tournament, where the team took eighth overall.
Recreation
Seeking solace in nature
By Rowan Forsythe | June 2Perhaps it was primal instinct, or maybe it was cabin fever. Whatever the reason, COVID-19 has driven a record number of Washington residents to seek solace in nature — and the benefits people are feeling are backed by science.
Sports
Softball postseason ends at West Regionals
By Hayley McGee | June 2The Western Washington University softball team concluded their postseason on May 19, in Irvine, California at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II West Regional.
Sports
Western women’s soccer falls to Seattle Pacific in first loss of the season
By Ethan Henry | May 22After starting the season undefeated through their first five games, Western Washington University women’s soccer rematched against fierce rival Seattle Pacific University on the road in the rainy city.
Varsity Sports
Senior night victory for women’s volleyball
By Hayley McGee | May 20The Western Washington University women’s volleyball team had a successful day on Saturday, May 15, defeating the Seattle Pacific University Falcons two times, winning the first match 3-1 and the second match 3-1.
Recreation
May is bike month, WWU encourages you to get out and ride
By Talus Lantz | May 20Whatcom Smart Trips and Western Washington University are incentivizing people to get out and ride this May during bike month, with scavenger hunts, raffles and events.
Varsity Sports
Vikings track & field compete to earn spots at Division II National Championship
By Lucas Bohannon | May 18The Western Washington University Vikings track & field team just finished competing at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Multi-Championships and the Ken Shannon Invitational at the University of Washington.
Recreation
Art, swings and abandoned bongs: hidden secrets of Western’s arboretum
By Cameron Martinez | May 18Nestled in the backdrop of Western Washington University’s main campus, the Sehome Hill Arboretum provides students and the Bellingham community with a forest that is as mysterious as it is green. The Arboretum is filled with everything from secret art pieces to a watch tower that views the Bellingham Bay.
Sports
Anna Kasner lifts Western softball to win
By Ethan Henry | May 17After qualifying for the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference championships with a win in the final game of the season over rival Central Washington, Western Washington University softball entered the tournament with a chip on their shoulder.
