Campus
BRIEF: WWU’s dean of libraries arrested
By Morgan MerriamJohn Danneker, Western Washington University’s Dean of Libraries was arrested on campus Monday evening, Oct.14.
Campus
WWU hosts annual Fall Family Weekend
By Madrona Raney | October 17Western 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.
Western
Ridgeway Commons food tour showcases new additions
By Madelyn Jones | October 14Western Washington University’s Ridgeway Commons will be hosting a food tour for First Year Eats program students on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The event aims to welcome students by guiding them through the various food stations, as well as allowing them to meet the dedicated members of the university’s dining staff.
Need something? Buy Nothing!
By Aidan Hadley | October 11September sees many students migrating to Bellingham for the school year, setting up their new apartments, houses and dorms. For some students, making ends meet while on a budget can be tricky. Buy Nothing, however, presents a unique and free opportunity for students to get what they need.
A separate student death in 24-hour period shocks Western campus
By Eli Voorhies | October 10The Bellingham community was stunned by the news of a student death in the Alma Clark dorms, following a devastating announcement earlier the same morning that a student had died from a fall at the Nash dorms. Given the concern that had stemmed from two deaths within such a short period of time, the university was quick to assure that there was no perceived threat to the campus community.
WWU student dies from apparent fall at North campus dorm
By Eli Voorhies | October 10A Western Washington University student died from a fall off of the Nash Hall dorms on the evening of Oct. 9, according to a statement released by the university the following morning.The incident is still under investigation by law enforcement; however, there is no suspicion of foul play.
Local News
Exit the ordinary
By Evan Riley | October 9Calling all creative souls and music enthusiasts! Bellingham Exit is back for its second annual celebration, set to transform the city into a vibrant hub of artistic expression from Oct. 10 to 13.
Bellingham's Annual SeaFeast takes over Zuanich Point Park
By Grace Aukschun-Johnson | October 5SeaFeast is back in town for its annual celebration of Bellingham's local waterfront. Festivities kicked off at Zuanich Point Park & Fisherman's Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 5, offering a weekend full of fun to the community.
BRIEF: Texas Roadhouse comes to Bellingham
By Madi Tessem | September 15Bellingham is set to host Washington’s fifth Texas Roadhouse with doors opening October 7, 2024. This is the first Texas Roadhouse in North Washington, located in Cordata Center, off Guide Meridian Road.
Late-night bites in Bellingham
By Madi Tessem and Morgan Merriam | September 13September is Eat Local Month in Bellingham and to celebrate, the summer Front staff is going to be breaking down some of our favorite local bites open past midnight.
Sports Recreation
Fall intrasquad scrimmage offers preview of 2025 Western softball season
By Sam Whitney | October 9Though one dugout was empty and the spectators sparse, the Vikings got important reps in at an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday, Oct. 5. The team played in a more casual setting, a mix of practice and game reps.
Viking alumni turned hockey coaches
By Meladie Young | August 14Mark 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.
Jiu jitsu and its community at WWU
By Ozzy Konez | July 29The Wade King Student Recreation Center offers students guided fitness based classes through the X-Pass including martial arts. There is a $5 drop-in fee for one-time attendance to any X-pass class. For an 11-week pass, it’s $45 for unlimited access to classes.
A growth in NCAA student athlete transfers since 2021
By Nathan Barber | July 16The landscape of collegiate sports has seen many changes in recent history. Allowing student athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness might be the biggest change. It’s a policy that was written in 2021, but pushed through legislation in January.
Opinion
Did someone say coffee ... break?
By Halle Jordan | June 17Breaking free from caffeine's grip: A story about my brave three-day break from caffeine and the lesson I learned about moderation. Tasty drinks bring us temporary happiness, but we’ll value our cognitive functioning forever. Learn more about why you should try minimizing your caffeine intake.
OPINION: Journalistic objectivity is an impossibility
By Riley Weeks | June 3It’s time the industry, including journalism students and professors on campus, recognize that the search for non-biased reporting is a fruitless one.
OPINION: Songs of the summer 2024
By Halle Jordan | May 15Revitalize your summer playlist with this warm, feel-good five song selection.
OPINION: WWU is a safe place for gender expression
By Cordelia Longo | April 4In December, the Supreme Court declined to rule on a case in which a therapist claimed that a Washington state law banning gay conversion therapy violated his First Amendment right to free speech. This was a victory for LGBTQ+ rights.
