Legislature
Legislature
40th Legislative District seeks new state senator
By Emma Kivlin and Ashlynn Johnson | February 4By Ashlynn Johnson
Business & Economy
Future uncertain for e-liquid users, sellers
By Julia Berkman and Simon Thomas | November 20By Simon Thomas
Legislature
AS Board talks student senate, Lobby Day
By Julia Berkman and Simon Thomas | November 20Illustration by Julia Berkman
Western Watchdog
Dorm residents not protected by 'standard of living' law
By Julia Berkman and Samuel Fletcher | November 14By Samuel Fletcher
Legislature
Nobody is Above the Law: Indivisible Bellingham holds protest after Sessions resignation
By Julia Berkman and Emma Kivlin | November 12Protesters chant and hold signs at a rally to protest the appointment of acting attorney general Mathew Whitaker on Nov. 8, 2018 at the Bellingham courthouse. // Photo by Oliver Hamlin
Legislature
AS creates Student Senate
By Julia Berkman and Simon Thomas | November 7The Associated Students Board has reworked the organization of Western’s student government to add a new legislative branch, the Student Senate. This restructure was first considered three years ago but will take effect this year, quadrupling the number of elected student positions from seven to 28- giving students a stronger voice in the AS decision making process.
Administration
Faculty Senate starts mentorship program
By Julia Berkman and Anjali LeGrand | November 7Western’s Faculty Senate has begun a new mentorship program focused on pairing incoming faculty with experienced faculty on campus.
Western Watchdog
Ana Ramirez takes legal action against Western for missing wages: "This fight is not about me."
By The Front | November 6Ramirez filed a wage claim requesting her unpaid wages. // Photo courtesy of Ana Ramirez
Legislature
Indivisible Bellingham gets the vote out
By Julia Berkman and Emma Kivlin | September 27
Legislature
Bellingham joins first March for Our Lives
By The Front | April 4An estimated 2,000 people gathered outside Bellingham City Hall in the pouring rain to advocate for an end to gun violence and school shootings on March 24.
Legislature
Sen. Ericksen, Republican officials hold town hall to discuss gun violence, climate change and health care
By Dante Koplowitz-Fleming and Meredith Karbowski | February 21Hot topics were discussed at a Republican town hall meeting led by state Sen. Doug Ericksen and Reps. Vincent Buys and Luanne Van Werven in Blaine on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Legislature
State legislature set to expand financial aid to undocumented students
By The Front , Asia Fields and Katja Tunkkari | January 26Illustration by Hunter Smith.
