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Remembering Eric Bachman

Nothing can prepare you for a sudden loss. You can hope and pray for the safety of all those around you, but sometimes, we lose the people we care about and there’s nothing we can do. I lost my best friend on Oct. 31, 2024. 


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Western student collaborates with the Seattle Opera’s Creation Lab

On a hot day in August 2024, music student and singer Nehemiah Jones drudges his way home, exhausted from his job as a desk attendant in the Fairhaven dorms at Western Washington University. As he chats to his partner on the phone, the device buzzes. He sees that it’s a notification from his professional email and realizes that it may be important. 


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Did someone say coffee ... break?

Breaking free from caffeine's grip: A story about my brave three-day break from caffeine and the lesson I learned about moderation. Tasty drinks bring us temporary happiness, but we’ll value our cognitive functioning forever. Learn more about why you should try minimizing your caffeine intake.


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OPINION: E-books outweigh paper books

When I was younger, I read books as often as I could. I used to love going to Barnes and Noble and bargaining with my mom on how many books I could buy – completely ignoring her comments on the dozens of books in my room that I hadn’t read yet.  


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OPINION: A coxswain’s guide on how to correctly use a rowing machine

On the second floor of Western Washington University’s Wade King Recreation Center, tucked away in a corner surrounded by large windows, sit three Concept 2 Rowing Machines. Maybe you’ve tried using them or maybe they’ve appeared intimidating until now, but after reading this article I hope you’ll be inspired to give them a go. 


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OPINION: Your biggest fears hide in valuable stories

For some, horror comes once a year, arriving in October alongside yellowing leaves and a sharp breeze. Others keep the macabre close all year long, watching scary movies in their free time and flipping through the pages of a horror novel while drinking their morning coffee.  

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