As the opening night of Western Washington University’s annual fall play approaches, the cast and crew are transforming the stage into late 1940s New Orleans and painstakingly embodying the characters of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
Even though federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were reinstated Nov. 12, when the government shutdown ended, the disruption highlighted how dependent many students are on these programs — and how fragile access to food can be.
With rising tuition costs, students are being forced to think more critically about their future and if they’re the right fit for a college setting. There is not one learning style that fits all, and it’s important to assess if the college schedule is meant for you.
With finals approaching, the library is becoming an overcrowded hub of stressed-out students. Finding a place to study has become a challenge on its own, making it the survival of the studious.
Personal finance for college students varies case by case, but many students may not know the resources at hand to grow their understanding in financial literacy.
When Western introduced its Sustainability Action Plan in 2017, it announced the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. With the halfway mark of that timeframe fast approaching, questions remain about the role of students in that process.
Western Washington University police and administrators aim to protect free expression while maintaining campus safety during protests, but students continue to respond to outside demonstrators with strong reactions.
Recently, Dine On Campus announced a new weekly meal swipe reset policy. Under the change, any unused meal swipes expire at the end of each week instead of rolling over to the next.
When Western Washington University first-year Liam J. McArdle’s dad lived in Washington before moving to North Carolina, he was in a band called Incumulus with his friends. Now, Tuesday evenings on the third floor of the Viking Union, McArdle performs covers of his dad’s songs.
Funded in part through American Rescue Plan dollars, the project increases the center’s capacity by about 20 children and adds service for that critical young age group.
For many Western Washington University students, registration week brings more anxiety than excitement. Between full classes, waitlists and tight work schedules, the process has become one of the most stressful parts of the academic quarter.
Western Washington University is launching a new plan to boost enrollment and to make college more accessible for students across Washington.
Dorothy Young’s memories of March 27, 1964 are crystal clear. That day, in her home in Anchorage, Alaska, she, her daughters Gretchen, Susan and Karen, as well as Gretchen’s friend Michelle Wiley, weathered the second-largest recorded earthquake in world history.
With an increasingly tense political climate for trans and gender queer students, the on-campus feelings of community and safety at Western Washington University have become mixed.
The annual Día de los Muertos celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Syre Auditorium on the campus of Whatcom Community College in Bellingham.
Food insecurity on Western’s campus is one of the main reasons students do not return to Western. The new food security fee seeks to support student needs, contributing to the WHOLE pantry’s budget to purchase food and provide a full-time position that coordinates the pantry.
Western’s Tutoring Center sees more students during the midterm season as students prepare for exams. Employee of the center and peer tutor Kate Johnson gives a behind-the-scenes look at tutoring peers in this Q&A.
Described as a eureka moment by Solomon Klar, the couple was walking the beach one morning, coffee in hand, when the idea sprang on them: “Let’s open a coffee shop.”
The shuttle provides a safe way for students to get around, and can be an especially helpful tool to be aware of during the party-heavy weekends surrounding Halloween.
The annual career fair at Western Washington University kicked off on Oct. 17, allowing students the opportunity to connect with future employers.
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