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Equity blooms at WWU Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund showcase

By Jaimee Wacker | May 29

Staff, faculty and students gathered in the Miller Hall Collaborative Space at Western Washington University on May 7 to celebrate and present projects that centered around environmental efforts and making the campus a more equitable place through the Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund (SEJF). The space was filled with colorful decorations, good-smelling food, and warm laughter. 

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Western fourth-year student places second for a national theater scholarship

By Hailey LeRoy | May 29

A Western theater student placed second nationally while competing for an acting scholarship at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C.

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BREAKING: WAWU operational student employees go on strike

By Hailey LeRoy , Jae Ranney and George Cox | May 28

Editor's note: This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts students explore their identity through The Western Gallery

By Adah Bassok | May 25

The Western Gallery presents its annual art showcase after a year-long process spearheaded by graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program. 

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WWU students petition against planned Viking Union Gallery closure

By Josh Hernandez | May 25

In 2018, a collective of students and faculty in Western Washington University’s Department of Art & Art History petitioned against the planned closure of the Viking Union Gallery, the only professional student-run gallery on campus. Over a thousand petition signatures later, they succeeded.

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Fall 2025 to see launch of electrical and computer engineering department at WWU

By Josh Hernandez | May 25

The idea for an electrical and computer engineering department began to take shape two years ago during discussions between the engineering and design department program directors.

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Western students know how to take hammocking to extreme levels

By Cameron Riggers | May 23

When it comes to sunny days, students at Western Washington University know how to seize the opportunity.

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Fast fashions cost: A better option at Western

By George Cox | May 21

The fashion industry is contributing to climate destroying global warming. According to The Center For Biological Diversity the fashion industry contributes around 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions.  

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Five Minute Film Competition set to return at Underground Coffeehouse

By Hailey Brown | May 21

On May 22 at 7 p.m., the Underground Coffeehouse will transform into a student-run cinema as Western Washington University students gather for the return of the Five Minute Film Competition, hosted by Associated Students Arts and Music Productions Films. 

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WWU student union sets strike deadline for May 28

By Hailey LeRoy | May 20

Western Academic Workers United has set a strike deadline of Wednesday, May 28. If Western Washington University administration does not meet the union’s demands, including bargaining rights, the student union’s operational student employees will begin picketing that morning. 

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WWU chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America begins organizing

By Josh Hernandez | May 15

It was less than five years ago that Western Washington University had an active chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), which boasts over 92,000 members in chapters throughout all 50 states, according to the Democratic Socialists of America website. At the beginning of 2021 though, the campus chapter abruptly ceased activity.

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WWU Japanese Student Association to host first heritage dinner in nearly a decade

By Adah Bassok | May 14

Western Washington University’s Japanese Student Association (JSA) will host its first heritage dinner in nearly a decade on May 18. The event will include food, live performances and a mochi-pounding demonstration. 

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A world of sound: Percussionist Iván Manzanilla returns to WWU for free concert May 18

By Hailey Brown | May 13

Western Washington University students and community members can experience world-class music on Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m., when internationally acclaimed percussionist Iván Manzanilla will perform a free concert in the Performing Arts Center 016 (choir room). 

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Intramural sports spring into action at Western

By Lynn Piefer | May 12

With the spring quarter well underway, student clubs, events and activities are in full bloom. Among them is spring intramural sports, a prized facilitator of student involvement at Western Washington University. 

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Western Libraries cuts staff hours, now closed Saturdays

By Hailey LeRoy | May 12

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Western Libraries. Since university President Sabah Randhawa shared updates on Western’s financial deficit, Western Libraries’ administration has reallocated staffing resources, decreasing its offered services and shutting its doors every Saturday.

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Scholars Week celebrates 25 years of student achievements

By Hailey Brown | May 11

Scholars Week at Western Washington University is almost here,  bringing three-minute thesis talks, creative writing readings,  poster presentations and the opportunity for students’ hard work to be acknowledged. 

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College in the High School: Top of its class in benefits

By Jaimee Wacker | May 9

Increasing amounts of U.S. high school students are taking college courses in high school, according to the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships. Western Washington University hopes to be a part of this continued trend by becoming more active in the College in the High School program.

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WWU anthropology professors link evolutionary change to dental pain

By George Cox | May 9

Why are wisdom teeth problematic and painful, oftentimes needing oral surgery to have them removed? Western Washington University professors may have found evidence that could support a piece of the puzzle. 

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Seven months into Western Safe app and other safety changes

By Hailey LeRoy | May 7

Western Washington University’s new campus safety app, Western Safe, has reached over 850 downloads.

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WWU’s Merriman Financial Literacy Program aims to educate students in money management

By Jaimee Wacker | May 6

Many college students struggle with managing budgets and understanding financial literacy. According to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), only 40% of college students have taken a personal finance course at four-year institutions.