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Addressing campus inaccessibility one sticker at a time

By Sean Lynch | November 7

This Is Not Accessible, shortened to T.I.N.A., is a student-led project that aims to bring awareness to areas on campus that aren't inclusive to students with physical disabilities, all through the act of placing a sticker. Scanning the QR code at the bottom of each sticker brings up the T.I.N.A. Linktree, which hosts several disability resources as well as the project's Instagram page. There, anyone can request stickers to place themselves via direct messaging. 

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Untitled Tempest: How Western’s Mainstage is reshaping Shakespeare

By Ava Nicholas | November 7

“The Tempest” was the single most-produced Shakespeare play in the United States in 2021-22, with around 38 individual theaters nationwide staging it that year. Western Washington University’s “Untitled Tempest” devising members, however, will use the show as analytical inspiration from which they will create something entirely new.

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WWU establishes board for Socially Responsible Investing

By Austin Wright | November 7

The Western Washington University Board of Trustees formally enacted the Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing (ACSRI) during their Oct. 18 meeting.

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Ever feel like someone’s watching you? The Red Square webcam is

By Aidan Hadley | November 6

Have you ever wanted to know what the weather on campus was like before leaving the house? Or wished you could see how busy Red Square was before passing through? If so, the Red Square webcam could be the perfect solution for you.

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United Faculty of Western Washington ramps up for upcoming negotiations

By Milo Whitman | November 6

United Faculty of Western Washington’s bargaining team is preparing for their upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement with Western’s administration. Although the start date for negotiations isn’t set yet, it is estimated to take place in late winter or early spring, according to UFWW President and political science professor Vicki Hsueh. 

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PHOTO STORY: A Western Halloween special

By Eli Voorhies | November 3

Western Washington University students showed up and showed out this Halloween with an array of elaborate costumes. Amid the chaos of midterms, students proved they still had tricks up their sleeves, treating the campus to a festive display. 

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Campus Bluegrass: folk music plants new “Roots” at Western

By Ava Nicholas | November 1

Toting instruments from fiddles and clarinets to guitars and trumpets, or even simply themselves, Roots’ jam session attendees gather in a small practice room. They chat softly, share laughter and tune strings as they prepare to play the folk classic, “Cornbread and Butterbeans.” 

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Western Washington University launches "Building Community Through Difficult Conversations" series

By Cody Mills | October 30

Western Washington University hosted its first "Building Community Through Difficult Conversations" event on Oct. 23, put on by the WWU Faculty Senate and Office of Equity. For students who couldn’t make it, the same session will be offered on Nov. 13. 

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Health & Wellness

BRIEF: WWU expands naloxone accessibility

By Sean Lynch | October 29

Naloxone is now available at several new locations across Western Washington University, according to an email sent from the Vice President of Student Affairs office. The medication, often referred to by the brand name Narcan, works to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. While it can be administered through injection or as a nasal spray, WWU only holds the latter form.

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Career Services Center; a resource for WWU students

By Madrona Raney | October 28

The Western Washington University Career Service Center has an abundance of free resources online and in-person available to students and alumni to help them successfully find jobs and launch their careers.

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BRIEF: WWU encourages civic engagement with series of election panels

By Sean Lynch | October 28

With Election Day rapidly approaching, Western Washington University is holding panel discussions, titled "Beyond the Surface: Election 2024," covering various electoral issues. 

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Disability Action Month at Western Washington University

By Ava Nicholas | October 25

Join upcoming collaboratives and weekly gatherings as the Disability Outreach Center, Career Services Center and Disability Access Center at Western Washington University continue coordinating community events on campus.

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Western professor’s art balances conflicting perspectives at the Western Gallery

By Aidan Hadley | October 24

Walking into the Western Gallery this quarter, visitors will quickly lock eyes with “My Life as a Suburban Ind’n”, a painting by John Feodorov that offers a glimpse into his childhood in the Los Angeles suburbs, as well as the complexities of being Indigenous in the modern day. As he matured, Feodorov created a balance between the two sides of his upbringing. And in that balance, he was able to find inspiration for his work. 

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WAWU set to vote on executive board elections

By Austin Wright | October 23

Western Academic Workers United is voting to establish its inaugural executive board. All 20 positions on the board will hold equal powers of administration, which include president, vice president, sergeant at arms and recording secretary, among others.

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A guide to Western Washington University’s Libraries for new students

By Cody Mills | October 21

Western Washington University Libraries offers more than gorgeous views of Bellingham Bay and a place to find books. The library also hosts the Student Technology Center,  Hacherl Research & Writing Studio and  Tutoring Center. 

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WWU IDs go digital

By Joshua Riley | October 20

For the first time, Western Washington University is offering a mobile Western Card. This change coincides with Whatcom Transportation Authority’s decision to begin to move all bus passes to the UMO Mobility App in the next three years. 

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WWU commences Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Austin Wright | October 18

Western Washington University marked October as the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The university continues the national, yearslong advocacy campaign that Western began participating in 2019, said WWU Survivor Advocacy Services Coordinator Deidre Evans.

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BRIEF: WWU dean of libraries will not be prosecuted

By Eli Voorhies | October 18

The Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office determined that they could not prosecute the Dean of Libraries John Danneker who was arrested on Monday, Oct. 14, for “communication with a minor for immoral purposes.”

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WWU hosts annual Fall Family Weekend

By Madrona Raney | October 17

Western 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.

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BRIEF: WWU’s dean of libraries arrested

By Morgan Merriam | October 15

John Danneker, Western Washington University’s Dean of Libraries was arrested on campus Monday evening, Oct.14.