Genesi Funston is a journalism student with a concentration in public relations at WWU. She was a sports reporter for The Front in spring 2023. In her free time, she enjoys running and reading. You can reach her at genesiblue1@gmail.com
All undergraduates of Western Washington University, Lemon Bear’s five members, Riley Thayer, Dustin Valdes, Sean Atkins, Abby Knipe and Laila White, first met through happenstance and mutual friends. They had chemistry right off the bat and making music came naturally from there, according to Thayer.
From roaring crowds in electric arenas to record-shattering moments and legends that capture the hearts of millions, sports are full of drama. With narratives of heartbreak, triumph and perseverance, stories about sports are some of the most captivating of any genre.
Every morning, starting from the summer and entering his junior year of high school, D'Angelo Minnis would wake up before the sun, pick up his basketball and shoot 1,000 shots.
The Western Washington University women's rowing team competed in the Opening Day Regatta as part of the Windermere Cup, a world-renowned event in which some of the best teams globally are invited to compete.
The Western Washington University women’s soccer team defeated Seattle University in a closely-contested match on Friday, providing an initial forecast as to what the rest of the season may have in store for the Vikings women footballers.
When Avery and Riley Dykstra won the Washington State 1A girls basketball championship with Lynden Christian High School in 2018, they didn’t know if they’d ever play together again.
Trails in Whatcom County are begging to be explored as we enter the spring season, with the sun starting to shine and blue skies finally making a return. The area has a lot to offer when it comes to hiking — but many may not be sure where to start.
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