After Western Washington University's universal bus pass program with the Whatcom Transportation Authority nearly ended this year, local transportation leaders say the program's renewal has more impact than just student convenience.
In the early 2000s, it was commonplace to hear the R-word used in media and in casual conversation. Usually intended to insult someone’s intelligence or physical capabilities, it was hurled around without regard for others.
Officially established in 1991, Western Washington University’s Ethnic Student Center has spent over three decades being a safe space for BIPOC students and clubs, but budget cuts are straining the center. Since its inception, the ESC has worked alongside the Office of Multicultural Student Services to provide room for students to study, curate and run events, and provide resources to clubs.
Western Washington University’s Native American Student Union put on its annual Spring Powwow at Sam Carver Gym on May 15 and 16. This year's powwow coincided with the opening of the Lhaq'temish-ew'xw e tse XwLemi' – House of Healing, as well as other powwows happening in the area.
As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, Western Washington University’s theatre arts program has come together to work on its final hurrah: Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods.”
After almost two years of development, Western student Alex Hines launched his own app, a mood-based to-do list designed to help users with ADHD overcome task paralysis and complete their work.
The Lummi Nation has filed a preliminary injunction to cease all construction operations at Point Roberts during an ongoing lawsuit against Whidbey Telecom, Whatcom County, the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Commerce.
A new contract with the City of Bellingham will allow Janicki Logging and Construction (JLC), a Sedro-Woolley-based timber farming company, to log 80 new acres of land in a protected area of the Lake Whatcom watershed on Galbraith Mountain. 20% of the revenue generated will go back to the city for maintaining logging roads.
The Bellingham City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on May 11 to establish financial penalties for care facilities inappropriately utilizing emergency medical services to supplement labor shortages.
Bellingham’s Design Review Board reviewed the Boardmill Block project on May 5 to receive early design guidance. The architect, Charles Morgan & Associates LLC, proposed repurposing the existing waterfront property into a three-story hotel and a 166-unit residential building.
Collegiate sports are a commitment for student athletes, but the devotion to the sport doesn’t end with the regular season. The offseason is important to athlete success and overall skill work as well. No matter the sport, collegiate athletics require a big commitment of time and effort.
The Brain Bowl building crew woke up in the Mt. Baker Ski Area parking lot on May 11 to a grim scene. With flooded tents, soggy garments and pouring rain, hopes of completing the sixth annual Mt. Baker Brain Bowl course were dwindling.
Athletes from Western Washington University’s Track and Field team are heading to Emporia, Kansas, this week for the NCAA Division II Track and Field Outdoor Nationals meet. The Vikings sent off 15 athletes to represent at the meet.
Despite Birch Equipment taking first place for the last four years, Boomer’s Drive-In’s Ski to Sea team doesn’t let it affect them. They approach the race with a mindset focused on going out and having the best race day they can after coming in second the previous three years.
One of the biggest methods of resistance since President Trump’s inauguration has been widespread boycotts targeting companies that have cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs and profit from their ties with Israel.
Since the beginning of the digital age, which began in the early 1970s and grew quickly from there, physical media has been used less and less. The introduction of the internet and mobile technology has made practically every form of media available all on one device, yet – in recent years – analog media has had a revival, particularly in the music industry.
Thrifting has been around for over 150 years, at least the modern idea of it. The Salvation Army launched its ‘Salvation Brigade’ in 1897 to gather used items and sell them to those in need. Since then, secondhand buying has grown immensely, becoming extremely popular and almost trendy in the age of social media. However, thrifting, which was originally advertised as a sustainable and affordable way to get necessities, has now become a new form of consumerism.
Women have always been underrepresented in film. Since 1929, only five women directors have been nominated for the Academy Award for best director, according to a study done in 2020. While representation has increased since then, the number of women directors is shockingly inferior to that of male directors, continuing the cycle of women being under-recognized.
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