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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued an emergency closure of commercial and recreational shellfishing in Drayton Harbor on Jan. 7. The closure applied to all species of molluscan shellfish and lasted until Jan. 27.
In Bellingham, it rains almost 169 days out of the year. With the long, dark winters and frequent rain, the impact of the weather on mental health is significant.
LGBTQ+ Western, Bellingham Queer Collective and PFLAG Whatcom will host an intergenerational drag show at the Mount Baker Theatre on January 29 from 5-8 p.m. in celebration of the first anniversary of their Generations of Pride event.
The needle drops and a subtle crackle emanates from the speakers, picking up speed and sound as a symphony comes to life. An earthy smell permeates the room and sunlight bounces off shelves upon shelves stocked with music. This is a record store, where the sensory delight of vinyl is as much a part of the allure as the albums themselves. Corey Wolden is a long-time Bellingham collector with 1,200 vinyl records in his collection. He likened the experience of owning unique copies of his favorite albums to owning a copy of a well-loved book with markings in the margins and dog-eared pages.“There are memories attached and especially with those records that I’ve owned for a long time and listened to a good amount, the experience is usually a combination of nostalgia and biographical reflection,” Wolden said. “Perfect digital audio can trigger this as well, but the vinyl brings it out in a more tangible way.”
Western Washington University is hosting celebrations of Lunar New Year starting on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Festivities include a gala hosted by the Chinese Language and Culture program along with themed meals by Dining at WWU.
Western Washington University students and faculty are raising concerns over overcrowded classrooms, particularly in the university’s older buildings, such as the Humanities building.
Western Washington University Associate Professor of Ceramics and Foundations Ryan Wilson Kelly was raised in a house of creatives — his mother is a painter, his father a writer and his older brother a ceramicist. He recalls interacting with the potter’s wheel for the first time one Christmas break in high school.
Shortly after the holidays, New Year’s resolutions of fitness are turning into action. According to Statista, a global data platform, resolutions of eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight are among the most popular resolutions this year after saving money.
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7 approved the addition of a new $10 fee category for vendors with sales under $300 at the Bellingham Dockside Market.
Editors Note: This article was modified to more accurately reflect the differences between what the OSEs and ESEs were outlining in their letters, as well as to more directly and accurately specify the demands of both groups.
Since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Western Washington University’s campus has undergone many expansions and renovations in the name of ADA compliance. However, students today find that much of campus has yet to offer adequate mobility access in their day-to-day lives.
Stepping into the Viking Union Gallery at Western Washington University, the white walls display a collection of headlines from past issues published by the Seattle Gay News (SGN).
Bellingham’s Folk Festival starts Jan. 23, with events happening daily through Jan. 26 in downtown Bellingham.
Editors Note: This article has been updated since publication to correct and include accurate information regarding a source's position title.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center at Western Washington University offers 11 group fitness classes this quarter for students looking to work out alongside others in the campus community.
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As of writing this, I’m about to graduate from Western Washington University, and as I look back on the last four years of learning — and beyond — I’m recognizing ways I’ve grown as a person both personally and academically. I set out to write this piece as an amendment of sorts to a guest opinion I wrote for this publication back in August of 2022. I’ve come to appreciate the bigger ways I’ve evolved, learned to appreciate this evolution by holding myself accountable, but also accepted my own limitations.
The Pickford Film Center is changing the way it does fundraising. Funded by The M.J. Murdoch Foundation and Washington taxpayers, The Pickford is now asking for donations through its website for a new theater, Pickford on Grand. What’s more, the general public can buy their own programming for $2,300 through the Film Programmer for a Day Fund.
During the school year, Western Washington University operates a bit like a clock. From the teachers to the facilities to the technology, everything works together to bring students the best education possible. One cog in the WWU clock that often goes unappreciated, however, is the teaching assistants who ensure that classes go smoothly campus-wide.
Every Wednesday, Western Washington University students and staff flock downtown to celebrate Western Wednesday, a day when over 60 local businesses offer student discounts. From restaurants and gyms to salons and boutiques, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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