Cameron Riggers (he/him) is a campus life reporter for The Front. He is a news and editorial journalism major. Additionally, he writes about the Western Hockey League for soundofhockey.com and can often be found at a rink around the Pacific Northwest. You can follow his work on Twitter/X @CameronRiggers and can reach him at CameronRiggers.thefront@gmail.com.
Apartment hunting is in full swing for the upcoming school year at Western Washington University. A new set of students is about to learn how to deal with landlords and housing on their own for the first time.
Bellis Fair Mall has served the Bellingham community for over 35 years, and upcoming additions of Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros, and Washington Trust Bank are drawing new attention to the area. However, the Bellis Fairways Disc Golf Course may face a potential reduction in size as a result of these businesses’ arrival.
Swearing is commonplace on college campuses, including Western Washington University. But what happens when that language seeps into the classroom? Can it make professors more relatable or the material more engaging?
When it comes to sunny days, students at Western Washington University know how to seize the opportunity.
The Bellingham Hamsters? The Bellingham Beavers? The Bellingham Bananas? Who knows what a semi-professional hockey team would be called in Bellingham, but the thought of there being one for some of the region’s most ravenous fans of the sport brings promise enough that maybe, just maybe, one day the vision could come to fruition.
Western's athletic department celebrated this year's 10 conference titles, a national title and two runner-ups at the WWBlue awards ceremony.
PNW Broccoli Guy has been supporting Western through a unique way of cheering. Learn more about his recent support and role in Western's standout softball wins.
Glow sticks, competition and fun abounded at Thursday’s Neon Night, an event that organizers and volunteers hope helped to foster the community around campus recreation activities.
New transfer Ellie Croco felt she needed to be somewhere where she could “make an impact”, and Western Washington University was the spot for her. She walks through her decision to join Western after playing at Saint Mary's College for three seasons.
WWU’s Hawaiian softball players share a bond like no other, a bond helping to fuel the team’s recent successes.
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