September sees many students migrating to Bellingham for the school year, setting up their new apartments, houses and dorms. For some students, making ends meet while on a budget can be tricky. Buy Nothing, however, presents a unique and free opportunity for students to get what they need.
The Bellingham community was stunned by the news of a student death in the Alma Clark dorms, following a devastating announcement earlier the same morning that a student had died from a fall at the Nash dorms. Given the concern that had stemmed from two deaths within such a short period of time, the university was quick to assure that there was no perceived threat to the campus community.
A Western Washington University student died from a fall off of the Nash Hall dorms on the evening of Oct. 9, according to a statement released by the university the following morning.The incident is still under investigation by law enforcement; however, there is no suspicion of foul play.
Students gathered in Red Square for a protest held by WWU Divest Apartheid on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., Many embraced each other, as they listened to speakers recite speeches, poems and information regarding the movement’s actions and calls for financial clarity against the Western Washington University administration.
Dense crowds of students shuffled from table to table, meeting new faces and collecting goodies at the Fall Info Fair, hosted by Associated Students on Sept. 23 and 24. The annual event provides an opportunity for students to discover and engage with hundreds of organizations, on-and-off campus.
People want to get from point A to B in the quickest way but sometimes that path isn’t the one engineered by cities, or in this case, a university. Instead of taking the paved routes designed for foot traffic, we find shortcuts, cutting across lawns or hills to reach the destination quicker.
Western Washington University's Old Main and Wilson Library lawn are inviting a new sculpture to the area. The Bigger Big Chair, created by David Ireland, will make the move from the woods of the Fairhaven dorms to its originally intended location near the heart of campus.
Latinx students in Washington face unique challenges in their journey through higher education, but organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs are fighting those challenges.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center offers students guided fitness based classes through the X-Pass including martial arts. There is a $5 drop-in fee for one-time attendance to any X-pass class. For an 11-week pass, it’s $45 for unlimited access to classes.
University Police terminated the employment of officer Robert Anderson on Thursday, July 11, over allegations that he assaulted a suspect unaffiliated with Western Washington University trying to break into one of the arresting officer’s personal vehicles on Jan. 20.
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Malachi Phillips won the AS President election out of the three candidates for the role. In his campaign, he discussed the issues of food insecurity, mental health and disability access at Western Washington University.
The other side of WAWU is looking for voluntary recognition from Western to begin bargaining.
Western Washington University’s Outdoor Center emphasizes community, fun and safety while promoting environmental responsibility on trip excursions.
Western's new dining service provider, Chartwells, looks to remodel the coffeehouse. Learn more about what is in store for the Underground, and what the Viking Union is doing to create new social spaces.
Since 2021, Western's Associated Students have been working to end their financial support of The Outback Farm. Now, The Outback is looking to the Department Related Activities Committee (DRAC) for funding.
Pro-Palestine organizers held a press conference on Thursday to talk about the memorandum of understanding they reached with Western. The memorandum establishes a set of principles for the university to follow going forward.
After writing grant proposals in a marketing class, two Western students were able to open a closet for free, used clothing. The closet also has a basic needs department, which provides new socks and underwear.
On May 1, the Drug Enforcement Administration rescheduled marijuana from a schedule one substance to a schedule three substance. Learn more about how this will broaden access to marijuana for scientific study.
WWU reaches a “historic” agreement with the organizers of the pro-Palestine encampment on Wednesday.
Student union explained their contract, when it takes effect and next steps in a town hall Thursday.
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