Ellie Wright is a second-year at Western studying News/Editorial Journalism and Political Science. As a reporter for The Front, she writes about campus news. When she’s not chasing stories, she enjoys reading, hiking, and taking care of her houseplants. You can reach her at ellie.thefront@gmail.com.
Even though federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were reinstated Nov. 12, when the government shutdown ended, the disruption highlighted how dependent many students are on these programs — and how fragile access to food can be.
When Western introduced its Sustainability Action Plan in 2017, it announced the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. With the halfway mark of that timeframe fast approaching, questions remain about the role of students in that process.
Western Washington University police and administrators aim to protect free expression while maintaining campus safety during protests, but students continue to respond to outside demonstrators with strong reactions.
Funded in part through American Rescue Plan dollars, the project increases the center’s capacity by about 20 children and adds service for that critical young age group.
Western Washington University is launching a new plan to boost enrollment and to make college more accessible for students across Washington.
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.
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