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The last event of the competition is the slalom event, which is the most natural form of water skiing for most Western Washington University athletes.
The second day of Nationals is perhaps the toughest event for most skiers. Using a smaller ski with less support than a slalom or a jump ski makes for a slippery challenge that can take a long time for skiers to master.
The National Collegiate Water Ski Association Nationals is an extravagant event for everyone involved, except for Western Washington University.
On Oct. 25, 2023 the Western Washington University water ski team flew to Louisiana for the 44th Syndicate Collegiate Water Ski National Championships.
The Western Washington University Water Ski club relies on recruiting students who came to Western so they could snow ski at Mount Baker and converting them into water skiers.
A new generation of skiers has taken the team back to Nationals at the DII level for the 2023 season.
The 2023 season was one of the best in recent memory for Vikings baseball, making it to regionals for the first time since 2018.
For many years, Wednesdays have been an informal holiday on Western Washington University's campus, permitting students to let off some steam by partying in the middle of the week.
Coming off a positive year in 2021, the Bellingham Bells’ 2022 season kicks off May 31 at historic Joe Martin Field with an opener against the Springfield Drifters.
Many things come to mind when thinking of Western Washington University. The cold weather, the unique art on campus, or the endless amount of Breweries and tattoo shops you can find around every corner of downtown. Seth Keeney, a senior track & field athlete at Evergreen State College was able to get a taste of what life in Bellingham is like while competing at a track event.
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