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Student journalists have the responsibility to keep guard By Lauren Gallup Journalists are often called “watchdogs.” But what does this mean, especially in the context of student...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,...
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The era of thrifting
Local businesses, consumers find thrifting can benefit everyone By Sophia Struna Bellingham's growing care for the environment and value in giving back to the community have...Five generations of family through art
“Origins and Evolutions” opens Jan. 26 at Gallery Syre Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the artistic team as being run by Corona....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...
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Job candidate alleges bias in WWU hiring
The university claims it followed all existing equal opportunity guidelines By Mallory Biggar In November 2019, Amy Lam, a creative director and Asian American woman, applied...Research from a national perspective
This story expands on reporting about a discrimination complaint filed by Amy Lam, an Asian American woman who applied for an associate professor position...Search Advocate Program
This story expands on reporting about a discrimination complaint filed by Amy Lam, an Asian American woman who applied for an associate professor position...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...
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NEWS BRIEF: Protests and calls for action as large numbers remain without shelter
Groups of protestors block camp displacement; small number enter city hall By Silvia Leija, Faith Owens and Riley Young This is a story about an ongoing...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 Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the formation date of...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...
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Western golf returns to practice with full team
Issue of travel may keep them from NCAA tournament play By Nathan Schumock On paper, golf is one of the sports that could play through a...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...
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Watchdogging Western
Student journalists have the responsibility to keep guard By Lauren Gallup Journalists are often called “watchdogs.” But what does this mean, especially in the context of student...NEWS BRIEF: Protests and calls for action as large numbers remain without shelter
Groups of protestors block camp displacement; small number enter city hall By Silvia Leija, Faith Owens and Riley Young This is a story about an ongoing...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 Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the formation date of...
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The influence of influencers
Millions of followers come with a new level of responsibility By Natalie Vinh Move over A-listers, social media influencers are the new kids on the block. With...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...
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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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AS board discusses improving campus safety
By Julia Berkman
The Associated Students Board met on May 4 and discussed a poll Western residents took about safety on campus, presented by VP for Student Life Annie Gordon.
The poll, created by AS Productions Assistant Director for Marketing and Assessment Micah Rubart and compiled by Resident Hall Association, got 779 responses out of 4,000 on-campus residents.
On a scale...
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