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Western Washington University's Old Main and Wilson Library lawn are inviting a new sculpture to the area. The Bigger Big Chair, created by David Ireland, will make the move from the woods of the Fairhaven dorms to its originally intended location near the heart of campus.
Latine students in Washington face unique challenges in their journey through higher education, but organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs are fighting those challenges.
Editors note: This article has been edited since publication to include accurate information regarding the date of creation of the jazz band, The Problem Collective.
Mark MacDonald and Hunter Warren are ready to come back to their alma mater. Across the board, there is one thing they are seeking: more wins.
Trivia, bingo, board games and other game nights have become increasingly popular in Bellingham as people are looking for weeknight activities. Restaurants have begun to offer them as a way to bring in customers during the week.
Kat Chawkins positions the butt of the gun on her shoulder and takes a stern and stable stance. Lining up the cross-site, she stares down the barrel of the plastic gun. “Vegan hunting,” as she calls it. After about 30 seconds, she’s shot three bucks and a couple of critters.
Zach Bender-Kokx, a senior at Western Washington University and lead Jiu Jitsu Instructor at the Wade King Student Recreation Center, has trained in martial arts since his senior year of high school.
On a warm evening at the Bellingham waterfront, a crowd gathered on the grass in buzzing anticipation. It was the second day of West Sound Fest, a local music festival, and Floodlights and Fools had just finished their opening set. Now it was go-time. Stepping up to the stage was Lemon Bear.
University Police terminated the employment of officer Robert Anderson on Thursday, July 11, over allegations that he assaulted a suspect unaffiliated with Western Washington University trying to break into one of the arresting officer’s personal vehicles on Jan. 20.
In 2021, 2,180 Division II student athletes transferred to another school. In 2023, that number was 3,453. That’s a 63% increase in two years. For Division I student athletes in 2021 there were 9,806 portal transfers. In 2023 that number was 13,025. That’s a 75% increase in two years.
Due to much-needed construction on North Lake Samish’s Bridge No. 107, nearby Samish Park will be closed as it is being used as a staging area. Construction contractor Cascade Bridge LLC, the project lead of the $9.67 million bridge replacement, will use the park for storing all necessary construction equipment and materials.
Western Washington University’s men’s rugby 7s team polished off a perfect 10-0 season with a national championship to crown their run on May 19.
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t talk to me until I have my coffee.” Is it overused by Disney adults and ex-Tumblr users? Sure. Does it still apply to me? Unfortunately, yes, it does.
Malachi Phillips, a third-year political science major, will be the 2024-2025 president of the Associated Students of Western Washington University. Phillips was president of the International Affairs Association and Political Science Association. The AS president acts as a liaison between students and university administration.
It’s been three weeks since the Western Academic Workers United’s educational student employees made a tentative agreement with Western Washington University, in which they won bereavement leave, increased job security and wages; up to $19 an hour by January 2025. But where does that leave the other side of WAWU: operational student employees?
Western Washington University has a new leader in the house. Madison Durkee, a fourth-year majoring in communication sciences and disorders and minoring in psychology, was recently announced as the new assistant Viking cheer coach.
As the weather warms up and the days become longer, people are gathering around Bellingham to watch the summer sunsets. With a variety of parks around Bellingham, people have the opportunity to watch the sunset from the beaches to the mountains.
Western Washington University softball had a historical season reaching the NCAA DII softball National Championship finals in Longwood, Florida. This was the first time Western softball made an appearance in the title game.
Close to 300 student-athletes, coaches, staff and faculty at Western Washington University attended the WWBlue awards ceremony between the Robert S. Harrington and Viking Fields on Wednesday afternoon. The event rewarded all of the work put in throughout the year with a party featuring pizza, drinks and a plethora of awards that were handed out to athletes.
The leaders at the AS Outdoor Center do more than just get students to enjoy the outdoors, they strive to emphasize environmental safety and responsibility while building lasting communities for students all across Western’s campus.
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