Recently appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee as Western’s student trustee, Trista Truemper, who is pursuing a Master of Business Administration, will serve on the Board of Trustees for the 2017-18 academic year.
Karley Kearney, 22, said she knew she wanted to audition for the Sea Gals after she attended her first Seahawks game with her dad and found herself watching the cheerleaders more than the game. She graduated from Western in spring 2017 with a degree in communication studies and is now an active member of the Sea Gals while working part time.
The Whatcom Museum is bringing the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest to life with the opening of its new exhibit "People of the Sea and Cedar." The exhibit opened on July 15 and is located in the Lightcatcher Building of the Whatcom Museum.
Student life gets busy, and throwing exercise in the mix can be a challenge. A study published in the International Journal of Sport Exercise and Psychology estimates 50 percent of people who begin an exercise program will drop out within six months. However, many Western students and Wade King Student Recreation Center fitness trainers know techniques you can use to stay fit with a packed college schedule.
Tucked away in a corner, wedged between recycling bins on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building, sits the Art Drop, a seemingly forgotten old-fashioned vending machine that dispenses art for a small fee.
Bellingham’s 18th Pride Parade and Festival drew a crowd organizers estimated at 9,300 people to the Depot Market Square Sunday, July 9. The Pride Parade and Festival celebrated members of the Bellingham LGBTQ+ community.
Through the Veteran Services Office, VSO, veterans at Western have built their own community. The connections they create with their fellow veterans can provide them with a valuable support system as they pursue their education at Western.
The festival was open to all ages and promoted DIY music, which has the bands doing everything themselves or working with an independent collaborator.
On Friday, June 23, roughly 100 people, including musicians, artists and other members of the Bellingham community, gathered at Mosh Eisley on Ellis Street for a benefit show. The event was put together to raise money for a family struggling through the crisis in Venezuela, where many people are without basic necessities like food, power and medicine.
With the temperature heating up and the school year coming to an end, it’s time to shed your rain boots and heavy jacket and break out your summer wardrobe.
With spring quarter coming to an end, many students eagerly await backpacking trips across Europe or exciting internships. However, a select few are sacrificing their much-needed breaks to spend more time on campus taking courses to get ahead.
Nothing hits the spot on a scorching summer day quite like a refreshing scoop of ice cream. From frozen yogurt to gelato, Bellingham has enough variety to keep any ice cream enthusiast busy all summer long.
The Associated Students Productions team is gearing up for their fifth annual end-of-the-year concert event; Lawnstock.
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