Sports Recreation
Viking Volleyball advances to Final Four after defeating Rockhurst University
By The Front | December 10The Western volleyball team advanced to the Division II Final Four after handling Rockhurst University in the Elite Eight in four sets on Thursday, Dec. 10. After defeating Cal State- San Bernardino in the Elite Eight at the Division II tournament at Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage Sunday, Dec. 6, the Vikings faced the Rockhurst University Hawks in Tampa, Florida. The Vikings got off to a tough start of their match and lost the first set 25-20. The Vikings then rallied to win the second set 25-17, the third set 25-15 and the fourth set 25-22. Freshman Kayleigh Harper led the team in kills with 16, and was followed by senior Jennica McPherson with 14. Defensively, sophomore Joellee Buckner provided 22 digs along with another 22 digs from GNAC Freshman of the Year Abby Phelps. The Vikings will face the Wheeling Jesuit University Cardinals 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 for a chance to play for the National Championship. The two teams met in their season opener with Western losing in three sets.
Bringing Japanese Culture to Bellingham: Shoga-yaki recipe
By The Front | December 4Sauce
Men's basketball wins opener
By The Front | December 4The Vikings’ men’s basketball team began Great Northwest Athletic Conference play on Thursday night, Dec. 3, and what unfolded was an electric home opener.
From player to coach: The Anye Turner Story
By The Front | December 4Anye Turner may have finished his career as a Western basketball player last winter, but he cannot seem to stay off the court. This year, he can still be found on the bench amongst the players, but now he goes by "coach."
Player Q & A: Maia Barnett
By The Front | December 4The sophomore and Los Angeles native sat down with the Western Front to talk about her career as a varsity athlete.
Vikings dominate season opener
By The Front | December 4Western’s women’s basketball team beat the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks 90-59 in the team’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference opener on Thursday, Dec. 3.
Seven athletes break record
By The Front | December 4This season, the Vikings’ women’s cross-country team made university history finishing sixth at the NCAA Division II Women’s Cross-Country Championships.
Bringing Japanese Culture to Bellingham: Karaage Recipe
By The Front | December 2Instructions:
Man and the Mascara: Drag Makeover video
By The Front | December 2Drag Makeover Featuring Brinna Ammons Song: Turn Me On by David Guetta Feat. Nicki Minaj
Western's journey to the Final Four
By The Front | November 30For most students, Thanksgiving break means food and relaxation.
From the Sidelines: Seattle Seahawks
By The Front | November 30What are your initial reactions to the game against the Steelers?
Get to know Ricardo Maxwell
By The Front | November 30Ricardo Maxwell is a senior guard for the Western men’s basketball team and will be playing for his second varsity letter this year. The Cincinnati native sat down with The Western Front to talk about his passion for basketball, his path to Western and the current season.
The Front Book Club: Light Years
By The Front | November 28Have you read Light Years? Let us know what you thought of it!










