How college climbers are finding mental clarity, one hold at a time

By Madelyn Jones | December 4

Students at Western Washington University are finding benefits in rock climbing beyond just improvement to their physical health.

Whatcom County pioneers meaningful solutions for quelling the opioid epidemic

By Ella Gage | November 27

Whatcom County reports its first flock infected with Avian influenza

By Seddie LeBlanc | November 24

Q&A: Shari Franjevic on leading Washington's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

By Sabrina Diamond | November 14

BRIEF: WWU's Caring Communities empower students through peer support

By Madelyn Jones | November 11

BRIEF: WWU expands naloxone accessibility

By Sean Lynch | October 29

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University extends remote learning for Western students

By Ryan Scott | January 11

In an email to students and faculty at Western Washington University on Monday afternoon, President Sabah Randhawa announced that remote learning will be extended another two weeks, starting Tuesday, Jan. 11. The extension will last until Jan. 24.

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How is the return of students to campus coupled with a mask mandate contributing to pollution?

By Katie McNabb | November 26

Disposable masks are a new kind of waste found on Western Washington University’s campus now that everyone is required to wear a mask or suitable face covering in all indoor and public settings.

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Western is blocking students who haven’t complied with the vaccine mandate from registering for winter classes

By Katie McNabb | November 17

Western Washington University students who didn’t comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement were still able to register for fall classes, but this winter, the school is cracking down.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month

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Building and healing during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Lilian Furlong | November 8

Western Washington University’s Counseling and Wellness Center hosted a series of events throughout October to call attention to Domestic Violence Awareness month. As stated on their website, the events were focused on raising awareness of the issue of domestic violence, honoring survivors, encouraging action in ending domestic violence and sharing resources.

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How COVID-19 has impacted Western students' mental health

By Rowan Westwood | August 16

Feeling anxious about returning to school in the fall?

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Western’s EVERYbody Project seeks to improve students’ relationships with their bodies

By Rowan Westwood | August 11

Students and faculty of the EVERYbody Project at Western Washington University are working to deconstruct harmful beauty standards with their recently published research.

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Should Western require the COVID-19 vaccine for fall 2021?

By Torie Wold | April 27

After a long year of remote learning, Western Washington University students are eager to get back into the classroom. As vaccinations continue to roll out across the country, returning to normal routines feels closer than ever. But not if everyone doesn’t do their part.

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Outdoor center expands offerings amid pandemic

By The Front | April 27

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Recreation

It’s sunny again; here are some local resources to help you make the most of it

By Hannah VanO | April 26

It’s been over a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, and hiking trails and parks are starting to get busier.

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Western confirms COVID-19 surges contained

By Nicola Wasmuth | April 16

After off-campus parties caused COVID-19 cases to surge, Western Washington University confirmed that the outbreaks have been limited after imposed quarantines.

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosts COVID-19 vaccine rollout town hall

By Kyle Tubbs | April 6

On the same day Western Washington University alerted students, faculty and staff to 67 positive cases among Western students, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosted a virtual town hall to discuss vaccine rollout.