Bodey Mitchell (he/him) is a campus life reporter for The Front this quarter. He is a second-year Journalism pre-major. In his spare time, Bodey can be found snowboarding or playing guitar. You can reach him at bodeymitchell.thefront@gmail.com.
The changes focus on WTA’s plan to improve their transit system by simplifying routes to make it easier for new riders to navigate, creating more flexibility for a shifting demand of riders and ensuring buses are on time consistently.
Starting in January of 2026, Bellingham residents will see an estimated 13.5% increase in their monthly utility bill with additional 11% increases planned for 2027 and 2028.
Off Mount Baker Highway in Glacier is a skatepark called the Coal Pad DIY. What was originally a concrete slab for a coal deposit in the 1940s has since blossomed into a full-blown skatepark, built by Glacier skateboarders and snowboarders.
With Election Day nearing, candidates for Bellingham City Council gathered at a town hall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Sehome High School to discuss housing, protecting vulnerable groups and their rights, communication and biking infrastructure.
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.
Student union explained their contract, when it takes effect and next steps in a town hall Thursday.
Student employees lined up at 5 a.m. on Tuesday for their first day of strikes. Learn more about their demands and how Western's administration has responded.
With the looming strike deadline, the protest was led by Western clubs and organizations on Friday.
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