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Washingtonians over the age of 16 are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine
State supply continues to increase; County Health Department plans weekend vaccine clinics By Cameron Baird All Whatcom County residents ages 16 and older are now eligible...How COVID-19 has affected local nonprofits
Nonprofits have faced decreased donations during the pandemic By Luisa Loi Nicole Berman, the executive director at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, has difficult choices...Bellingham announces the new SeeClickFix app and Public Works updates
Bellingham modernizes how the public can track and report city infrastructure. By Adela Cruz The City of Bellingham announced a new, modernized option for residents to...College budgets are a balancing act, COVID-19 has added more weight
An unknown return to campus for many students at Western led to the budget of the school taking a big hit By Lauryn Haywood Sounds of...
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Local artist finds passion in cremation creations
Carrie Berg creates resin crafts using the ashes of customer’s loved ones Content Warning: This article contains language that may be triggering or traumatizing to...BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham
The need for BIPOC within mental health services is greater now more than ever! With a diverse population in these fields, Western students can...Western Washington University professor takes collaborative approach to research in Nicaragua
Proyecto Buen Vivir explores what makes a healthy city with residents of Ciudad Sandino By Elisa Espinoza and Olivia Palmer In Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, community members...No to “No Exit” — WWU students petition against play
Students say presenting the play could contradict the department’s recent diversity and inclusion efforts By Emily Feek Amid conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion, Western Washington...
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What will Western’s proposed Honors College look like?
Western’s recent proposal to rename Honors Program passed, proposal expected to go into effect in fall 2022 By Henrik Butz A recent vote by the Honors...College budgets are a balancing act, COVID-19 has added more weight
An unknown return to campus for many students at Western led to the budget of the school taking a big hit By Lauryn Haywood Sounds of...Dr. Tesla Monson receives grant from the Leakey Foundation for research
Assistant Professor Dr. Tesla Monson received $23,265 from the Leakey Foundation to help with her investigation on cranial variation in colobine primates By Alison Ward A...BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham
The need for BIPOC within mental health services is greater now more than ever! With a diverse population in these fields, Western students can...
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Washingtonians over the age of 16 are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine
State supply continues to increase; County Health Department plans weekend vaccine clinics By Cameron Baird All Whatcom County residents ages 16 and older are now eligible...How COVID-19 has affected local nonprofits
Nonprofits have faced decreased donations during the pandemic By Luisa Loi Nicole Berman, the executive director at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, has difficult choices...Bellingham announces the new SeeClickFix app and Public Works updates
Bellingham modernizes how the public can track and report city infrastructure. By Adela Cruz The City of Bellingham announced a new, modernized option for residents to...Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized
Helmet criminalization found to be inequitable, Bellingham sees advantages to no law By Sophia Struna Twenty-six cities and counties in Washington state have a helmet law...
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Keeping athletic spirits alive
Western Athletics gets creative to engage fans virtually as sports resume By Hayley McGee Western Washington University athletics is back in action, but fans aren’t in...Western remains undefeated
Dani Iwami provides spark to push Western ahead By Nathan Schumock The Western Washington University women’s basketball team defeated the Seattle Pacific University Falcons 58-50 Friday,...Western comes out on top in home opener
Kelsey Rogers, Mollie Olson propelled team to victory By Nathan Schumock The Western Washington University women’s basketball team defeated the Saint Martin’s University Saints 83-74 Saturday,...Local soccer officials ready to get back on field
Bellingham game officials long awaited word about the possibility of officiating another sports game By Daniel Hornbuckle With the return of high school sports, the wait...
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How COVID-19 has affected local nonprofits
Nonprofits have faced decreased donations during the pandemic By Luisa Loi Nicole Berman, the executive director at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, has difficult choices...What will Western’s proposed Honors College look like?
Western’s recent proposal to rename Honors Program passed, proposal expected to go into effect in fall 2022 By Henrik Butz A recent vote by the Honors...Dr. Tesla Monson receives grant from the Leakey Foundation for research
Assistant Professor Dr. Tesla Monson received $23,265 from the Leakey Foundation to help with her investigation on cranial variation in colobine primates By Alison Ward A...Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized
Helmet criminalization found to be inequitable, Bellingham sees advantages to no law By Sophia Struna Twenty-six cities and counties in Washington state have a helmet law...
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Birchwood food desert: another policy failure
Since 2016, the Birchwood neighborhood has been without a viable supermarket. The community has stepped up, the city has not. By Finn Calvert Vegetables: Vegans love...Introducing ourselves
A note to readers Hello, all, First, we want to introduce ourselves. We are Nate Sanford and Lauren Gallup, respectively the editor-in-chief and the managing editor...Viking Voices: What books are students reading throughout the pandemic — besides textbooks?
Students share their favorite reads that have helped entertain them throughout quarantine By Dia Wondimu Lindsay Bell (she/her/hers) Fourth-year Special Education and Elementary Education “I just started ‘A Darker...A year of Zoom University
Western students, faculty and staff answer how this remote year has been for them By Lauren Gallup It’s been a year since Western Washington University announced...
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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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Neon lights strobe, dancing on the vehicles passing by while bass from the karaoke gently rumbled the window panes of 300 West Champion St.
On Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. the Black Drop Coffee House’s doors opened, signups for karaoke began, drinks started being mixed and the hors d’oeuvre table, depleting.
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