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.
It was the second nationwide demonstration in the movement against what the No Kings organizers were calling “chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”
Western Washington University students are starting to notice the effects of artificial intelligence in the classroom and their future careers as it transforms industries around the globe.
Western Washington University’s Art and Music Productions (AMP) plans to provide free film showings for students this fall with their fall film lineup, and other film showings. Having started Friday, Oct. 17, and ending Sunday, Dec. 4, AMP will host one film event per week, skipping winter break.
Western students seek to incorporate sustainability, affordability and creativity in their costume-crafting practices. By visiting local thrift stores or using on-campus resources, designing their own costumes is friendly to their student budget and the environment.
As food insecurity at WWU rises, a new food preservation project founded by two WWU Fairhaven students' partners with the Outback Farm, the Native American Student Union, and campus food pantries through preserving food with traditional indigenous methods to nourish students.
Opportunity and passion are pillars of Kat Schaumberg’s lifestyle. In her early adulthood, she chased opportunities which would allow her to live and follow her passions. Now, further into her adulthood, she uses her passion to create opportunities for others.
Inside Bond Hall on Thursday evenings, the lights dim, the projector hums to life and a group of students settle in for a horror film, but the real focus isn’t just jump scares or monsters. It’s about queerness, community and conversation.
As college students prepare to graduate, many wonder what the transition into the workforce will look like.
Traveling to and from Western Washington University can vary significantly for each student, especially for those who come from farther away.
The Whatcom Transportation Authority plans to change bus schedules and routes around Western Washington University to improve timeliness and efficiency, with student feedback shaping the final design.
For many in Whatcom County, casinos are more than just a place to gamble. They are social hubs, spaces for excitement and sometimes, moments of personal satisfaction and relief.
The venue, which is run by tenants rather than a business, plans to host a large event this week as their final show on Oct. 10, starting at 1 p.m., featuring many bands and festivities.
Western students returning to campus this fall will no longer be using their Western Cards to board WTA buses. As of June 23, 2025, the university has fully transitioned to a digital bus pass system through the Umo Mobility app.
Some Western students say the school’s emergency housing program has helped them stay enrolled during times of unexpected housing insecurity.
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