Janessa Bates
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A protester plays an instrument during the “No Kings” protest in Bellingham, Wash., on Oct. 18, 2025. The demonstration was part of the second nationwide “No Kings” movement. //
Janessa Bates
Janessa Bates (she/her) is a city news writer for The Front this fall quarter. She is currently studying visual journalism and political science at Western. Outside of the newsroom, she co-leads a club called WWU Photo Video Club, enjoys reading and loves to picnic with her dachshund. You can reach her at janessa.thefront@gmail.com.
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April 28Freshman guard Dennis Johnson takes the ball back down the court for the Vikings at the Native American Heritage Night game against Northwest Indian College on Oct. 26. 2025. Johnson has committed to transfer to Portland State University as of April 16, 2026. // Photo by Craig Collier
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April 28Western Washington University senior center Janko Drammeh rushes the court surrounded by his teammates at a home game against Seattle Pacific University in Bellingham, Wash., on Jan. 8, 2026. In this game, Western secured a 71-66 victory. // Photo by Craig Collier
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April 28WWU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Dominguez pulls together the team during a game against Saint Martin’s University on Feb. 14, 2026. Dominguez is entering his 32nd season with Western’s basketball team. // Photo by Craig Collier
