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Zero tolerance for insurrectionists in Bellingham
With inauguration less than a week away, city and county officials aim to keep community safe By Lauren Gallup On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the nation and...NEWS BRIEF: Spring, summer 2021 quarters to continue online modality
Western will adopt the same approach as fall 2020 and winter 2021 quarters, with only research and experiential classes held on-site By Sophia Pappalau In response...NEWS BRIEF: Whatcom County COVID-19 cases higher than ever
Health Department reiterates need to take precautions seriously By Lauren Gallup Whatcom County’s COVID-19 cases are higher now than at any other point during the pandemic,...It’s time to ditch the Electoral College
This dated model is counter to democracy, creates lopsided representation By Izzie Lund PUBLISHED VERSION: https://bellinghammatters.com/opinion-editorial/its-time-to-ditch-the-electoral-college/This article was produced for Journalism 497B. It may appear...
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Western students recall best parts of campus
Wilson Library and Red Square are sorely missed By Sophia Pappalau Many Western Washington University students are experiencing another quarter away from campus after an announcement...COVID-19 impacts students’ outfit choices
Students say that online classes have influenced their style By Sienna Boucher Fashion is how one can express themself to the world — everyday sidewalks become...Staying healthy is essential right now, no matter the method
By Phoenix Skye With the fear of contracting any sickness looming over the heads of Western students, one student is using alternative methods to improve...First-generation graduates impacted by virtual commencement
By Cameron Sires Western students set to graduate in the winter and spring will experience their ceremonies virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Paul...
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Western students recall best parts of campus
Wilson Library and Red Square are sorely missed By Sophia Pappalau Many Western Washington University students are experiencing another quarter away from campus after an announcement...NEWS BRIEF: Spring, summer 2021 quarters to continue online modality
Western will adopt the same approach as fall 2020 and winter 2021 quarters, with only research and experiential classes held on-site By Sophia Pappalau In response...NEWS BRIEF: High winds cause trees to fall on Fairhaven Complex
Fairhaven residents evacuate residence hall due to fallen tree damage By Alison Ward Several trees fell on stack 3 of Fairhaven Complex at about 8:40 p.m....COVID-19 impacts students’ outfit choices
Students say that online classes have influenced their style By Sienna Boucher Fashion is how one can express themself to the world — everyday sidewalks become...
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Why on, off-campus students need to know about the Family definition
The City of Bellingham Planning and Community Development members share news on how definition change will affect Western Washington University students By Alison Ward The City...‘We Will’ resists lockdown restrictions
The nonprofit group ‘We Will’ met to discuss strategies to reopen small businesses By Georgia Costa As COVID-19 infections break records in Whatcom County and restrictions...Zero tolerance for insurrectionists in Bellingham
With inauguration less than a week away, city and county officials aim to keep community safe By Lauren Gallup On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the nation and...NEWS BRIEF: Whatcom County COVID-19 cases higher than ever
Health Department reiterates need to take precautions seriously By Lauren Gallup Whatcom County’s COVID-19 cases are higher now than at any other point during the pandemic,...
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Great Northwest Athletic Conference grants Western autonomy in scheduling a spring season
Potential season for postponed fall sports, athletic department grapples with rising COVID-19 cases By Nathan Schumock The Great Northwest Athletic Conference announced Jan. 8 they were...2019 Hall of Fame inductee Ben Dragavon’s life after Western
Former men’s soccer player’s hard work leads to experiences sports fanatics can only dream of By Aidan Gaffney In the 15 years since Ben Dragavon last...Catch up with former Western men’s basketball players turned pro
Professional Vikings talk friendship and transition to a new country By Aidan Gaffney It’s not every day you see a Division II school produce six professional...Storied history drive Whatcom county’s biggest rivalries
Lynden-Lynden Christian, Western-Central highlight biggest rivalries in Whatcom County By Jordan Stone Fans putting cow manure under the opposing team’s bench; fish guts under the bench...
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Why on, off-campus students need to know about the Family definition
The City of Bellingham Planning and Community Development members share news on how definition change will affect Western Washington University students By Alison Ward The City...‘We Will’ resists lockdown restrictions
The nonprofit group ‘We Will’ met to discuss strategies to reopen small businesses By Georgia Costa As COVID-19 infections break records in Whatcom County and restrictions...How to deal with stress during times of political uncertainty
Hint: it starts with giving yourself a break By The Western Front Editorial Board Let’s face it: the current political climate is exhausting. When social media is...NEWS BRIEF: High winds cause trees to fall on Fairhaven Complex
Fairhaven residents evacuate residence hall due to fallen tree damage By Alison Ward Several trees fell on stack 3 of Fairhaven Complex at about 8:40 p.m....
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The overwhelming whiteness of young adult fiction
Popular young adult series are riddled with harmful stereotypes By Natalie Vinh Authors have built empires through young adult fiction. Popular series like J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter,”...How to deal with stress during times of political uncertainty
Hint: it starts with giving yourself a break By The Western Front Editorial Board Let’s face it: the current political climate is exhausting. When social media is...Amazon not only safe option for holiday shopping
Support local businesses to preserve richness of Bellingham community By Sadie Fick Last December, shoppers entering a store were greeted by decorated evergreens, holiday music and...Polar plunge: The best way to start 2021
Plunging into natural icy waters provides a cathartic and healthy start to the new year. By Kaleigh Carroll This New Year’s, people are likely to be...
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Local vigil, march for George Floyd draws hundreds, shows solidarity
By Olivia Hobson, Drew Jelinek and Kyle Tubbs A circle of listeners slowly gathered around Vernon Johnson outside the Bellingham Public Library on Friday, May...Is now too early to reopen?
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By Katya McMullen Two Western alumni living in Bellingham created a podcast about the city during the COVID-19 pandemic titled The City of Subdued Podcast The...Thrifting at home becomes the new normal
By Bella Coronado As a result of the temporary closures of big donation stores like Value Village and Goodwill, people who are passionate about thrifting...
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Western assistant professor speaks about future of Curiosity Mars Rover
Western assistant professor of geology Melissa Rice discussed NASA’s Mars Rover Missions and new discoveries found on Mars at City Council on Tuesday, April 7.
The audience was given a pair of 3-D glasses when the presentation began; Rice shared new 3-D images of Mars that were accentuated with the glasses.
Rice began by talking about the history of Mars and...
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