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Opinion

OPINION: Roommates – the best (or worst) of times

Lease-signing season is in full swing, with May being right around when most students start to panic. The increase in cortisol might make you consider rushing to sign on with that person you were in a class with two quarters ago that you ‘vibed’ with – but this isn't a task you should treat as a check box on your Tuesday to-do list.





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The NASU Spring Powwow opens its doors once again for 2026

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. 




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Q&A: Western alum Taiana Round’s return to the summit

If it had been raining on June 1, 2025, Western alum Taiana Round would be summiting Mount Baker for the very first time this year. Instead, despite frozen boots and rain-soaked layers — a result of the trek to basecamp the day prior — Round pushed through the physically demanding climb and reached the top. 


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Logging expands in Whatcom County at the forefront of fire season

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.




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The grind never stops

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.





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OPINION: The rise in popularity of analog music

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.


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OPINION: Know your limit when buying secondhand

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. 


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OPINION: Go out of your way to support women in film

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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OPINION: Bellingham's music scene needs more than just house shows

When wandering the tightly woven one-way streets of Bellingham, you’re never more than a stone's throw from a music venue, with venue being a loose term for anywhere people have figured out a way to plug in an extension cord long enough to run an amp through. The gatherings of music often start in the funky houses of the York Neighborhood and Garden Street, with rattling windows and crowded porches overflowing with thick smoke and baggy jeans. The house show is the perfect stomping ground for fresh bands hoping to entertain burnt-out college kids, but the short-term reality of rental leases and college degrees creates inconsistency for concertgoers and musicians alike.

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