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New apartments planned for 32nd Street: Architects describe plans for two new complexes, The Ridge and 500 Square
By Ian Haupt | April 21By Julia Vassallo
Associated Students
Candidates announced for upcoming AS Election
By Esther Chong | April 21By Jordan Burrell
Western Watchdog
President Randhawa and Melynda Huskey release new updates regarding student demands
By Esther Chong | April 19By Crista Blowers
Western Watchdog
High lead levels found in water within multiple Western buildings, surveys say
By Nate Sanford | April 18Data from surveys conducted over the past decade shows an unusually high amount of lead in water sampled from multiple buildings across Western’s campus. According to Sue Sullivan, the director of Western’s Environmental Health and Safety office, some of the contaminated faucets and fountains have been replaced, while others have been affixed with signs directing safe usage.
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Whatcom County audit of sexual assault services shows lack of resources, follow-up
By Lauren Gallup | April 17A team of agencies within Whatcom County released an audit last month on how sexual assault cases are handled across the county. The audit focused on how service providers can better support survivors of sexual assault.
Campus
Western club kicks off STI Awareness Month
By Esther Chong | April 13Illustration by Julia Berkman
Western Watchdog
Faculty Senate discusses use of racial slurs
By Esther Chong | April 13Photo by Esther Chong
eSports
eSports rocket across campus
By Malia Cantimbuhan and Malia Cantimbuhan | April 7Illustration by Julia Berkman
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Mayoral campaigning begins following current Mayor Kelli Linville's retirement announcement
By Stella Harvey and Lauren Gallup | April 4After seven years in office, Kelli Linville announced she will not run for a third term as Mayor of Bellingham via social media on Feb. 5, 2019. So who will take her place after the upcoming election? Four candidates have announced their intentions to run for the position.
