Madrona Raney (she/her), is a reporter for campus life. She is a senior at WWU studying News/Editorial Journalism. She did her first year at Point Loma Nazarene University and was a reporter for them on The Point. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, being outside, making coffee, snowboarding, boating and spending time with friends and family. You can reach her at madronaraney.thefront@gmail.com.
Personal finance for college students varies case by case, but many students may not know the resources at hand to grow their understanding in financial literacy.
Described as a eureka moment by Solomon Klar, the couple was walking the beach one morning, coffee in hand, when the idea sprang on them: “Let’s open a coffee shop.”
Opportunity and passion are pillars of Kat Schaumberg’s lifestyle. In her early adulthood, she chased opportunities which would allow her to live and follow her passions. Now, further into her adulthood, she uses her passion to create opportunities for others.
Shop Small Saturday, a day dedicated to shopping at small businesses within your community, is coming to Bellingham. Every year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, towns across the nation celebrate their local businesses by showing support and shopping locally.
Communal living isn’t perfect, but we all do it at one point or another — to cut costs, or to stave off the intimidating experience of living life on your own. Still, there are many things to consider when seeking out a shared living space.
For students without access to a car, the local bus system accesses local trails, including the North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead. The Outdoor Center is an on-campus community that engages students in outdoor activities and shines a light on the areas surrounding Western. The Outdoor Center offers equipment rentals, day excursions and overnight excursions for as little as $5.
The Western Washington University Career Service Center has an abundance of free resources online and in-person available to students and alumni to help them successfully find jobs and launch their careers.
Western Washington University is gearing up to host families of students on campus for its annual Fall Family Weekend, which will run from Oct. 18 through Oct. 20.
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