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Pronouns are for everyone

By The Front | September 19

As someone who uses gender neutral pronouns, I encounter many well-meaning people who don’t understand the concept and value of personal pronouns. You know: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, and the variety of other pronouns that people may choose to be referred to by. It may have never crossed these well-meaning folks’ minds that they, too, have pronouns that they depend on in social, academic, familial, occupational and other realms of life. The secret is this: pronouns are important for everyone.

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Pronouns - holding space for self-determination

By The Front | September 19

In my role at Western, I have the privilege of participating in conversations with students, faculty and student services professionals about ways we can shift our language to be inclusive of people with diverse gender identities. Though sometimes subtle, these shifts are powerful in their recognition that transgender people — and particularly people with non-binary gender identities — are possible, and present.

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The Western Front style guide is evolving like us

By The Front | September 19

Communities change and so do news organizations. People come and go, as well as their traditions.

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President Randhawa welcomes new students

By The Front | September 19

Welcome to the 2016-17 school year at Western! Like many of you I also am new to this wonderful university and to Bellingham, having just started my official duties as president on Aug. 1. My wife Uzma and I have enjoyed learning our way around campus and our new hometown, meeting new people, and learning firsthand what makes Western and Bellingham such a special place to live and learn.

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Viking Voices: Incoming president Sabah Randhawa starts on August 1. Are there any changes you hope to see at Western while he is president?

By The Front | July 29

“With all the stuff about harassment from social media and stuff last year, that obviously has to be addressed. Making people feel safe on campus is probably one of the most important things he could do.”

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The importance of November

By The Front | July 27

Alright readers, it is time for my final opinion piece. And even though you may be sick of talking politics, I want to end my time with a final message before November — a message that I have said in previous pieces, and one that I will continue to spread. GO OUT AND VOTE.

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WOMEN OF WESTERN: #WhatIReallyReallyWant

By The Front | July 23

Yesterday the video went viral... today the movement begins

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Viking Voices: What does Black Lives Matter mean to you?

By The Front | July 20

“That black people have been discriminated against and they don’t have all the privileges compared to white people in this country, so the Black Lives Matter movement is trying to raise awareness about that fact and help that situation.”

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THE POLITICAL FRONT: Three Amigos Summit

By The Front | July 17

“Three Amigos” Summit can spur North American #climate action https://t.co/Y6vheFj0fR #actonclimate #nals #nals2016 pic.twitter.com/a3dyA1IqzI

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WOMEN OF WESTERN: Miss Teen USA

By The Front | July 16

Miss Teen USA wants to change the swimsuit portion of the competition to athletic wear, and I couldn't be more supportive! 😊

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WESTERN WELLNESS: the benefits of standing desks

By The Front | July 15

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WOMEN OF WESTERN: #NoWomanEver

By The Front | July 10

"He blocked me from walking to the register when I was ignoring him in CVS and we been together since that day!" -NO WOMAN EVER

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WESTERN WELLNESS: London's ban on unhealthy images

By The Front | July 6

really loving those "are you beach body ready" proteinworld ads in the subway. it had been a while since id been reminded to hate my body

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Viking Voices: What do you think about Western's new parking app?

By The Front | June 28

“I think it would be really useful because the parking lot can get crazy sometimes.”

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Viking Voices: Do you think the country should change its gun laws? Why or why not?

By The Front | June 24

“[The country] can do things about [gun laws] without removing the privilege of owning a weapon. I don’t think anyone should have weapons, but that’s not feasible in today’s society. Long story short, I believe we should do [a] lot of things about [gun laws].”

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Letter to the readers

By The Front | June 23

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Letter to the Editor: anti-Semitism revealed on campus

By The Front | June 11

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Guest column: Western Front reports unbelievably high drug use

By The Front | June 8

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NIGHT IN WITH NETFLIX: BOB'S BURGERS

By The Front | June 3

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WHAT'S WWU LISTENING TO: 6/3/2016

By The Front | June 3