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On April 16, the Washington State Department of Ecology issued an emergency drought declaration. Learn more about how this impacts Washington residents, and why not all droughts have to due with lack of rainfall.
Western students Aicha Tokar Falatah and Meigan Butler are researching multigenerational stress using microscopic creatures called nematodes. Learn more about how this research has formed connections between the lab partners.
The emergency buttons around campus are being phased out in favor of WesternSafe, Western's planned safety app. Learn more about what students will be able to use the app for and when it will be available.
The Western Washington University Cheer Squad is focused on promoting school spirit and encouraging students to get involved in school events and games.
If you’re strolling near the Communications Facility lawn on a Sunday afternoon and see some magic happening, fear not! That’s just the Wyverns Quidditch team practicing amongst muggles.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center pool is open again for sports and students after being closed last year due to COVID-19.
For Western Washington University students suffering from injuries, the Student Health Center athletic training services are offered through the Wade King Student Recreation Center free of charge.
The Western Washington University Vikings men’s basketball team played against Concordia University Irvine Eagles at Sam Carver Gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 19 for their first home game, winning 87-77.
The Western Washington University Vikings men's soccer team went head-to-head against the Montana State Billings Yellow Jackets on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Harrington Field, winning 3-1.
Walk-on athletes on the Western Washington University women’s rowing team have faced new challenges due to COVID-19 not allowing a tryout process to occur last year.
Solutions by The State News
