Western
Western Watchdog
Student charged in connection to vandalism ends quarter early, charged with malicious harassment
By Julia Berkman and Samuel Fletcher | December 5Western student Shayne Merwin, who was arrested in connection with racist and homophobic vandalism, has chosen not to return to campus for the remainder of the quarter.
Campus
Student Senate meets to discuss expectations and goals
By The Front | December 5AS Vice President of Academic Affairs Levi Eckman speaks with the Student Senate at their first unofficial meeting on Dec. 4. // Photo by Kenzie Mahoskey
Western Watchdog
Hundreds of students gather at President's office to speak about breaking the cycle of systemic racism, violence
By Julia Berkman and Julia Berkman | December 5Students ask questions to during a sit-in on Tuesday to protest the administration's response to racist graffiti appearing on campus. The students waited for three hours until President Randhawa appeared to answer their questions. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
Western Watchdog
Proud boys deemed hate group
By Julia Berkman and Zoe Deal | November 28The FBI has recently categorized Proud Boys as an extremist group “with ties to White Nationalism,” according to a Clark County Sheriff’s Office internal affairs report. Federal authorities are warning local law enforcement that the group is actively recruiting in the Pacific Northwest.
Campus
Changes on the horizon for Veteran Services Office
By The Front | November 20Restructuring, incoming personnel are among the changes. // Photo by Jaden Moon
Legislature
AS Board talks student senate, Lobby Day
By Julia Berkman and Simon Thomas | November 20Illustration by Julia Berkman
Associated Students
Trans Week of Remembrance honors elders, community
By Julia Berkman and Brooke Wilson | November 20Members from the Associated Students Queer Resource Center proudly display signs and sport colors advocating the nationally-observed Transgender Awareness Week from the ledge of the Red Square fountain on Tuesday, Nov. 15. // Photo by Brooke Wilson
Western Watchdog
Bigoted vandalism found, removed across campus
By Julia Berkman , Julia Berkman and Cody Clark | November 20A student walks by Wright's Triangle, where racist vandalism was recently erased on Nov. 19, 2018. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
Western Watchdog
Dorm residents not protected by 'standard of living' law
By Julia Berkman and Samuel Fletcher | November 14By Samuel Fletcher
Environment
AS Board talks Zero Waste, water bottles
By Julia Berkman and Simon Thomas | November 14Illustration by Julia Berkman
Administration
Students raise concerns as vehicle design program hangs in limbo
By The Front , Anelyse Morris and Julia Furukawa | November 8Note: This is a continuation of the piece, "Vehicle design legacy on line," originally published in the print edition of The Western Front on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.
Western Watchdog
Highland Hall resident arrested on suspicion of sexual assault
By The Front | November 7Photo by Cody Clark
Campus
Students say Business and Sustainability program is not preparing them for the field
By The Front | November 7Dunn teaches ENVS 359, Greening Business Policies and Practices on Nov. 6. // Photo by Jaden Moon
Legislature
AS creates Student Senate
By Julia Berkman and Simon Thomas | November 7The Associated Students Board has reworked the organization of Western’s student government to add a new legislative branch, the Student Senate. This restructure was first considered three years ago but will take effect this year, quadrupling the number of elected student positions from seven to 28- giving students a stronger voice in the AS decision making process.
Campus
ReMade, reuse, recycle
By Julia Berkman and Donella Lalas | November 7Two designs for sale at Ideal boutique. // Photo by Ryan Rothaus
Administration
Faculty Senate starts mentorship program
By Julia Berkman and Anjali LeGrand | November 7Western’s Faculty Senate has begun a new mentorship program focused on pairing incoming faculty with experienced faculty on campus.
