Campus
Bellingham renters have had enough
By Jemma Alexander | November 211210 Ellis St. may be known to those in the neighborhood for the front yard sign proclaiming “23 code violations.”
Jemma Alexander
Jemma Alexander (she/her) is a campus life reporter for The Front. She is a senior majoring in journalism new/ed and minoring in Arab American studies. When she's not doing homework, Jemma is likely working, talking loudly over movies with her roommates or dancing ’till she drops. You can reach her at jemmaalexander.thefront@gmail.com.
Campus
How to drop out of school and pursue your dreams
By Jemma Alexander | November 14One year ago, Eric Krings sat in the crowd at the Mt. Baker Film Fest, watching Jim Bob's Powder Production win the people's choice award for their film “Visual Appetite.”
City & County
City council encourages a “yes” for new jail
By Jemma Alexander | November 6Following a narrow path behind the glass-shrouded Whatcom County courthouse, one can find the entrance to the county jail. Officers wait in front of doors while the sole control room operator watches the cameras, giving them the loud, buzzing go-ahead.
City & County
Celebrate the sea
By Jemma Alexander | October 26Pieces of king salmon, skewered with alder wood sticks and seasoned with salt and pepper, stood at the ready, their pink tones waiting to be darkened by an open flame. A traditional Lummi BBQ was set up at the Squalicum Harbor, surrounded by many other local seafood sellers.
Campus
Should you become an RA?
By Jemma Alexander | May 24Resident Advisors at Western Washington University receive room, board and the privacy of a single dorm, but is the job worth it? Tasked with overseeing dozens of residents, RAs build community and show support for the students.
Opinion
Vandalism or art?
By Jemma Alexander | May 14A short, low tunnel surrounded by greenery welcomes you to Fairhaven College and its dorms. Its walls painted with layers and layers of gray paint from years of battling graffiti. Visitors often see spray-painted or sharpied images and words on the walls. The graffiti is usually covered up the next day, but artist retaliation is consistent.
Campus
Every day is Earth Day!
By Jemma Alexander | May 1During Earth Week, Western Washington University and members of the community celebrated the efforts of BIPOC and youth climate activism with a week of events that began Saturday, April 16. The events included outdoor activities, film screenings, panel discussions and two celebrations.
Campus
Questions about sex? “Ask the Sexperts”
By Jemma Alexander | April 21“Ask the Sexperts” was hosted by Western Washington University’s Counseling and Wellness Center on April 14. At the event, audience members could submit any questions they had about sex online with no identification and get an answer from sexual health experts.
Campus
The Great Puzzle Hunt Returns to Red Square
By Jemma Alexander | April 14On Saturday April 9, 750 people joined in on the sixth annual Great Puzzle Hunt, a timed competition between teams of up to six involving complex logic puzzles.
