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Y La Bamba to visit WWU campus
By Allie Van Parys | February 17A personalized story through introspective lyrics will be brought to Bellingham by Y La Bamba’s genre-fusing harmonies on Feb. 18.
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BRIEF: “Creating Change” film centers young Palestinian voices
By Josh Hernandez | February 13“Creating Change,” a documentary directed by Dina Amin and produced by Western Washington University professors Brian J. Bowe and Bidisha Biswas, highlights the experiences of two young Palestinian women who participated in media literacy workshops in Jerusalem and Ramallah during the summer of 2023.
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WWU administration admits to overcharging student fees
February 13Western Washington University increased the student transportation fee more than three times the amount allowed without student approval, university Chief Financial and Business Officer Joyce Lopes acknowledged last month. As a result, students taking more than six credits were overcharged for fall and winter quarters.
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Navigating off-campus housing: challenges, costs and advice for WWU students
By Mishele Ross | February 12Finding off-campus housing in Bellingham can be a tricky balancing act for Western Washington University students. Start searching too early, and there may be few listings available. Wait too long, and most options are already taken.
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Western student leads petition to save 37-year-old international programs
By Jae Ranney | February 11The same night that Jules Toney’s professor told her that Western Washington University’s Intensive English Program (IEP) and Asia University America Program (AUAP) were being discontinued, Toney created a petition asking Western to save these programs.
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SMATE’s roof is now catching rays
By Allie Van Parys | February 11The Science, Math and Technology Education, or SMATE, building installed solar panels on its roof on Jan. 30, 2025.
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Flushed away to your new favorite restroom
By Allie Van Parys | February 10Kaiser Borsari Hall’s gender-neutral restrooms swept the polls for the best bathroom at Western Washington University.
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BRIEF: Behind the scenes of the WWU film club
By Adeline Roesler-Begalke | February 7At Western Washington University, there is an abundance of young filmmakers looking to get their start. Western’s Film Production Club offers just that.
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WWU to host first ‘Longest Table’ community dinner
By Natalie Jones | February 6On Feb. 12, students, faculty and other Bellingham residents will gather for food and community as part of the first Longest Table at Western Washington University.
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Behind the shelves: WWU’s bookstore and the cheaper alternatives
February 6Editors Note: This story has been edited to add average textbook pricing from Western Washington University’s Associated Students Bookstore
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Associated Students luncheon promotes engagement with student government
By Roman Boyer | February 4The Associated Students (AS) of Western Washington University held a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 29, to discuss how students can participate in student government.
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The challenges of parking at WWU: What students need to know
By Mishele Ross | February 3For incoming students at Western Washington University, securing a parking permit may be a long shot. As waitlists and permits are assigned based on credit seniority, students with more credits have a better chance of obtaining one. Even for those who do get a permit, finding a parking spot can be a challenge due to limited availability.
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“The Storyteller,” takes its first steps at WWU
By McKenna Kilayko | February 2On Feb. 7, Sara Jean Accuardi’s play, “The Storyteller,” will open its first-ever show at Western Washington University’s DUG Theater in the Performing Arts Center.
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Archives & Special Collections at WWU showcases Rare Book Collection in new exhibition
By Josh Hernandez | January 31From 17th-century Japan to 1920s urban America, the Rare Book Collection in Western Washington University’s Archives & Special Collections is defined by neither a single era nor a single language. Since 2018, donations have allowed the collection to expand and diversify significantly.
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WWU updates immigration enforcement policy amid Trump turmoil
By Liam Walsh | January 29In response to recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration, Western Washington University has issued a new policy on federal immigration enforcement’s access to campus and student records.
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Under the weight of the weather
By Kaitlyn Ward | January 28In Bellingham, it rains almost 169 days out of the year. With the long, dark winters and frequent rain, the impact of the weather on mental health is significant.
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Amplifying Lunar New Year festivities at WWU
By Allie Van Parys | January 27Western Washington University is hosting celebrations of Lunar New Year starting on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Festivities include a gala hosted by the Chinese Language and Culture program along with themed meals by Dining at WWU.
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Packed to the brim: overcrowded classrooms at WWU
By Mishele Ross | January 27Western Washington University students and faculty are raising concerns over overcrowded classrooms, particularly in the university’s older buildings, such as the Humanities building.
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Resolutions of fitness have Bellingham residents getting active and setting goals
By Sophia Raymond | January 27Shortly after the holidays, New Year’s resolutions of fitness are turning into action. According to Statista, a global data platform, resolutions of eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight are among the most popular resolutions this year after saving money.
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BRIEF: Western Academic Workers United demand fair wages and representation
By Jae Ranney | January 25Editors Note: This article was modified to more accurately reflect the differences between what the OSEs and ESEs were outlining in their letters, as well as to more directly and accurately specify the demands of both groups.
