Health & Wellness

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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Health & Wellness

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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Health & Wellness

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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Health & Wellness

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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Health & Wellness

Outdoor center expands offerings amid pandemic

By The Front | April 27

By Rowan Forsythe

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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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Health & Wellness

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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Health & Wellness

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.

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People

BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham

By The Front | April 5

By Dia Wondimu

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Health & Wellness

Birchwood food desert: another policy failure

By The Front | March 30

By Finn Calvert

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Health & Wellness

Renting with emotional support animals: What to know and who can help

By The Front | March 24

By Hannah Cross

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Health & Wellness

Nicotine addiction grips users despite health risks

By The Front | March 5

By Georgia Costa

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Health & Wellness

Wade King Student Recreation Center now open via reservations

By Gaia Crans | March 1

Western Washington University students can now return to the Wade King Student Recreation Center as of Feb. 16 to work out through reservations and with many added protocols to keep students and staff safe. 

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Health & Wellness

Wellness Wednesdays give students outlet for de-stressing during quarter

By The Front | February 25

By Belle Wright