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Frontline: 420 is a privilege, not a right

By Julia Berkman | April 20

It’s time again for the “holiday” of choice for stoners: 4/20. The name, started by a group of high schoolers in San Rafael, California, referred at first to the time of day whereupon these stoners would ditch class and smoke weed. Soon, the terminology and culture of 4/20 spread everywhere, and it became the bonafide cannabis indicator, joining the ranks of Bob Marley tapestries and white dreadlocks as a symbol of the popular plant.

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Opinion: A hat is just a hat, until it's not

By Julia Berkman | April 3

God, I wish this was a joke. Even if it isn’t a joke, it has a pretty good punchline. Here’s the set-up: a guy walks onto a liberal campus in a Make America Great Again hat. Sounds funny, right? Sounds like a joke you’d hear at open-mic night your freshman year, sitting with a bunch of people you only vaguely know in the Underground Coffeehouse.

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Working while in college: A juggling act, not a holiday show

By The Front | November 29

Over the long weekend, Western's ranks thinned out as many college students traveled home for the holidays, leaving behind a small portion of students who either chose not to or couldn’t make the trip. 

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The right to choose, something nobody wants to lose

By The Front | November 29

Now that midterm voting has come to an end, policies, social issues and basic human rights are up for debate once again. One of which is the right to abortion.

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Guest Editorial: Huxley Professor Paul Stangl causes student to change majors

By The Front | November 26

Submitted by Kai Bjarke, Huxley College student. A response to Western's handling of disciplinary actions against Huxley professor Paul Stangl.

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Student need outpaces mental health resources

By The Front | November 8

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The Times they are a-changin'

By The Front | October 22

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Keeping the conversation going: lockdowns

By The Front | October 10

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Access to voting is a privilege: use it

By The Front | October 4

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Frontline: Changing views in U.S. parallel Ireland's shift in politics

By The Front | May 31

Opinions of the editorial board

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Frontline: City's silence fails immigrant rights activist and community

By The Front | May 4

If you’ve been keeping up with local activism, Maru Mora-Villalpando is probably a familiar name by now.

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Frontline: AS elections affect students, and so does low voter turnout

By The Front | April 25

Opinions of the editorial board

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Frontline: Western fails to support sexual assault survivors

By The Front | April 19

Opinions of the editorial board

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Spring into action: movements for change need more than protests

By The Front | April 11

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Frontline: What the Sinclair controversy really means for journalism

By The Front | April 10

Opinions of the editorial board

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Frontline: Addressing homelessness takes the whole community

By The Front | March 16

The Western Front Editorial Board is composed of Kira Erickson, Asia Fields and Melissa McCarthy.

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Opinion: Accessibility should be a priority for Western, including in safety plans

By The Front | March 7

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The fight for transparency and why public records matter for students too

By The Front | February 28

This is an opinion piece from The Western Front Editorial Board.

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Opinion: Lack of funding for critical resources failing students

By The Front | February 14

In-state tuition and fees are around $8,000 a year, and for out-of-state students, it’s around $22,000 a year. A dorm room and meal plan adds on an extra $10,000. With these exorbitant costs, students should be receiving the resources they need. 

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Letter from the editor: The Western Front has messed up, but we're committed to being better

By The Front | February 7

We had our reporters ask how you think The Western Front can improve as part of our effort to better serve you. Consider taking our survey to have your voice heard.