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A separate student death in 24-hour period shocks Western campus

By Eli Voorhies | October 10

The Bellingham community was stunned by the news of a student death in the Alma Clark dorms, following a devastating announcement earlier the same morning that a student had died from a fall at the Nash dorms. Given the concern that had stemmed from two deaths within such a short period of time, the university was quick to assure that there was no perceived threat to the campus community.

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WWU student dies from apparent fall at North campus dorm

By Eli Voorhies | October 10

A Western Washington University student died from a fall off of the Nash Hall dorms on the evening of Oct. 9, according to a statement released by the university the following morning.The incident is still under investigation by law enforcement; however, there is no suspicion of foul play.

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BRIEF: University Police officer’s employment terminated following alleged assault

By Morgan Merriam | July 17

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.

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Associated Students defunds Western’s Outback Farm

By Peyton Perdue | June 5

Since 2021, Western's Associated Students have been working to end their financial support of The Outback Farm. Now, The Outback is looking to the Department Related Activities Committee (DRAC) for funding.

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WWU Divest Apartheid Coalition shares details of its memorandum with Western

By Oren Roberts | May 31

Pro-Palestine organizers held a press conference on Thursday to talk about the memorandum of understanding they reached with Western. The memorandum establishes a set of principles for the university to follow going forward.

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New community closet at WWU is focused on sustainability

By Mars Wetzbarger | May 30

After writing grant proposals in a marketing class, two Western students were able to open a closet for free, used clothing. The closet also has a basic needs department, which provides new socks and underwear.

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Rescheduling of marijuana will lead to new research at WWU

By Liam Walsh | May 30

On May 1, the Drug Enforcement Administration rescheduled marijuana from a schedule one substance to a schedule three substance. Learn more about how this will broaden access to marijuana for scientific study.

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BRIEF: WWU reaches “historic” agreement with pro-Palestine encampment

By Oren Roberts | May 29

WWU reaches a “historic” agreement with the organizers of the pro-Palestine encampment on Wednesday.

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Contract details for WAWU's agreement with Western

By Bodey Mitchell , Austin Wright and Julia Hawkins | May 24

Student union explained their contract, when it takes effect and next steps in a town hall Thursday.

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BREAKING: WAWU strike ends after two days

By Jack Glenn and Julia Hawkins | May 22

The student union signed a tentative contract agreement with Western Washington University on Wednesday night.

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One week into Western’s pro-Palestine encampment

By Peyton Perdue and Oren Roberts | May 22

Here’s what we know after a week of the pro-Palestine encampment outside Old Main.

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BREAKING: WAWU begins striking

By Bodey Mitchell , Austin Wright , Adam Rideout Redeker and Julia Hawkins | May 21

Student employees lined up at 5 a.m. on Tuesday for their first day of strikes. Learn more about their demands and how Western's administration has responded.

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Western alumni awarded $111K in lawsuit against the university

By Seddie LeBlanc and Jemma Alexander | May 20

Former journalism students awarded over $100K in penalties after Western withheld public records. 

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Pro-Palestine and student workers union march through Western's campus

By Peyton Perdue , Bodey Mitchell , Austin Wright , Adam Rideout Redeker and Julia Hawkins | May 17

With the looming strike deadline, the protest was led by Western clubs and organizations on Friday.

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Western Academic Workers United set May 21 strike deadline

By Austin Wright and Julia Hawkins | May 15

If Western fails to negotiate contract by Tuesday, a strike of educational student employees begins.

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BREAKING: Pro-Palestine encampment at Western

By Peyton Perdue | May 14

Western students from the Jewish Voice for Peace and the Arab Student Association gather in an encampment on the Old Main lawn, protesting the university's ties to Israel. Learn more about their demands here.

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BREAKING: Western Academic Workers United vote yes on strike authorization

By Austin Wright | May 10

Educational student employees vote passes by 93%; will not initiate immediate strike.

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Western Academic Workers United voting on strike authorization

By Austin Wright | May 8

Union organizer's online vote for educational student employees ends Thursday; not triggering an immediate strike.

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Western’s Campus Development Plan includes a bike path

By Bodey Mitchell | April 29

Western's Campus Development Plan will include a pathway for micro-mobility users, possibly located on East College Way, along with counters to gauge the amount of micro-mobility users there are on campus.