Mishele Ross (she/her) is Junior at Western, majoring in News/Editorial Journalism. When she is not hunting down a source or hiding out in the library writing a story for The Front, you can find her listening to music, bowling, or playing a round of golf. You can reach her at misheleross.thefront@gmail.com.
A Bellingham man banned from Western Washington University in 2018 after pleading guilty to voyeurism for taking photos of female students was arrested on campus again last month — his second campus trespassing arrest within a year.
Power outages have become a routine frustration for many students living in Western Washington University dorm Alma Clark Glass Hall, particularly on the fifth and sixth floors, where residents say outages occur so often they’ve adjusted their routines around them.
Recently, Dine On Campus announced a new weekly meal swipe reset policy. Under the change, any unused meal swipes expire at the end of each week instead of rolling over to the next.
For many Western Washington University students, registration week brings more anxiety than excitement. Between full classes, waitlists and tight work schedules, the process has become one of the most stressful parts of the academic quarter.
Western Washington University students are starting to notice the effects of artificial intelligence in the classroom and their future careers as it transforms industries around the globe.
Traveling to and from Western Washington University can vary significantly for each student, especially for those who come from farther away.
For many college students, turning 18 comes with newfound freedoms: voting, moving out, and for an increasing number, getting their first tattoo. Just as turning 21 is associated with a first drink at a bar, getting inked at 18 has become a rite of passage for students entering adulthood.
At Western Washington University, each department has unique classrooms designed to cater to the specific needs of its students and professors. These spaces reflect the different ways students learn and interact with their respective disciplines.
Finding off-campus housing can be overwhelming for students, but one event aims to make the process easier. On Feb. 27, students could join Off Campus Living at the House Hunting Lab in Haggard Hall, room 112, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will provide hands-on guidance, allowing students to search for housing with immediate support from experts.
Finding off-campus housing in Bellingham can be a tricky balancing act for Western Washington University students. Start searching too early, and there may be few listings available. Wait too long, and most options are already taken.
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