Katie McNabb

Katie McNabb (she/her) is a senior reporter for The Front this quarter. She’s a fourth-year double-majoring in English and journalism. Her past reporting has focused on science and the environment. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring Bellingham with friends and experimenting with plant-based cooking.

You can reach her at katiemcnabb.thefront@gmail.com

Opinion

OPINION: It’s time to educate the next generation on the world’s biggest threat – climate change

By Katie McNabb | March 18

Climate-related deaths are increasing globally at a terrifying rate. Whether it’s the result of food insecurity, extreme weather events, lack of access to clean water, rising temperatures or any of the other dangerous side effects of climate change, people are dying. Yet there are still many who have never received any formal education in environmental science.

City & County

It’s time to get to know Bellingham’s local musician, Harbor Day

By Katie McNabb | January 26

You may have heard of Bellingham’s local musician Harbor Day, but even if you follow the artist on Instagram or have seen them perform live, the musician remains a bit of a mystery. Most people don’t even know their real name is Austin Colwell. It’s time to get to know the person behind the pseudonym.

Opinion

Letter from the editor | March 7

By Katie McNabb | March 7

Here are three facts about me completely out of context that will only make sense after you finish reading this. Fact number one: I tend to be very late to every popular trend. Fact number two: I’m very committed to my morning routine, almost religiously. Fact number three: I have recently become obsessed with Wordle.

Campus

BRIEF: The Viking Union on Western’s campus is evacuated following threatening email

By Katie McNabb and Sol Vandeman | February 22

The Western Washington University alert system sent out a message at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday asking everyone to leave the Viking Union and surrounding areas immediately due to a safety threat. Since then, there have been 3 subsequent emails updating students on procedure.

Environment

Student leaders at Western create Sustainability Round Table

By Katie McNabb | December 19

Students from various different sustainability-focused clubs at Western Washington University came together to discuss how Western can become a more sustainable campus at the Sustainability Round Table on Nov. 16.

Environment

How is the return of students to campus coupled with a mask mandate contributing to pollution?

By Katie McNabb | November 26

Disposable masks are a new kind of waste found on Western Washington University’s campus now that everyone is required to wear a mask or suitable face covering in all indoor and public settings.

Campus

Western sent 16 students to the Methow and Okanogan Valleys this summer to participate in the Campus Sustainability Planning Studio

By Katie McNabb | November 24

This summer, Western Washington University sent 16 students to the Methow and Okanogan Valleys to participate in the Campus Sustainability Planning Studio, a 10-week program combining climate-focused coursework with a paid internship.

VACCINATION AND WINTER REGISTRATION (LEAD IMAGE)

Health & Wellness

Western is blocking students who haven’t complied with the vaccine mandate from registering for winter classes

By Katie McNabb | November 17

Western Washington University students who didn’t comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement were still able to register for fall classes, but this winter, the school is cracking down.

Associated Students

Brief: Western’s AS Executive Board wants to get students and people of color more involved in the Huxley College of the Environment name change discussion

By Katie McNabb | October 20

At their meeting on Oct. 15, the Associated Students Executive Board members discussed potential ways to get more students and people of color involved in the conversation about the Huxley College of the Environment name change.

Campus

Brief: Western’s Board of Trustees delay final decision on renaming Huxley College

By Katie McNabb | October 15

The Board of Trustees discussed the potential name change of Huxley College of the Environment at their meeting on Friday, Oct. 8 but decided not to make a final decision.

Katie McNabb

OPINION: It’s time to educate the next generation on the world’s biggest threat – climate change

It’s time to get to know Bellingham’s local musician, Harbor Day

Letter from the editor | March 7

BRIEF: The Viking Union on Western’s campus is evacuated following threatening email

Student leaders at Western create Sustainability Round Table

How is the return of students to campus coupled with a mask mandate contributing to pollution?

Western sent 16 students to the Methow and Okanogan Valleys this summer to participate in the Campus Sustainability Planning Studio

Western is blocking students who haven’t complied with the vaccine mandate from registering for winter classes

Brief: Western’s AS Executive Board wants to get students and people of color more involved in the Huxley College of the Environment name change discussion

Brief: Western’s Board of Trustees delay final decision on renaming Huxley College

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