Meladie Young is in her second year at Western majoring in Visual Journalism. She is a sports and recreation reporter for The Front this quarter. In her free time you can find her with her camera or watching hockey. You can reach her at meladieyoung.thefront@gmail.com.
Mark MacDonald and Hunter Warren are ready to come back to their alma mater. Across the board, there is one thing they are seeking: more wins. The Vikings’ season will start during fall quarter following tryouts in early September.
After years of competing herself, Madison Durkee is ready to dive into a new role.
The Vikings played well against Seattle University with an eight-point comeback in the final set.
Starting in the spring of 2023, this victory expresses their progress as a club.
Since joining Western men's ice hockey in 2020, Edvin Sanders has been a dedicated goalie, captain, teammate and friend.
Western's Lakewood Boathouse is open once again for the spring quarter. Students can rent equipment, take classes or even just enjoy time next to Lake Whatcom.
Western Washington University's Hailey Rath reacts after a play during a game against Northwest Nazarene University on April 4, 2026, at Viking Field in Bellingham, Wash. Rath, a fourth-year shortstop, is one of the two Vikings named to the NFCA Player of the Year Watchlist. // Photo by Meladie Young
Western Washington University's Hailey Rath (left) prepares to throw the ball as teammate Maleah Andrews looks on during a game against Northwest Nazarene University on April 4, 2026, at Viking Field in Bellingham, Wash. The Vikings won 6-5 on a walk-off. // Photo by Meladie Young
Western Washington University’s third baseman, Maleah Andrews, swings at a pitch during a game against Northwest Nazarene University on April 4, 2026, at Viking Field in Bellingham, Wash. Andrews is one of the two Vikings named to the NFCA Player of the Year Watchlist. // Photo by Meladie Young
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