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Man pleaded not guilty to charges of stalking, voyeurism
By The Front , Julia Berkman and Zoe Buchli | May 18Charles Gregory Vergin during his preliminary appearance in the Whatcom County Superior Court on Friday, May 18. // Photo by Julia Berkman
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New dean aims for transparency and open communication
By The Front and Colton Redtfeldt | May 16Brent Carbajal says Paredes' leadership experience was the deciding factor for her appointment as the new dean. // Photo by Colton Redtfeldt
Environment
Official says Washington state is a nuclear hotspot
By The Front and Mia Steben | May 16According to Adams, Washington is a large producer of nuclear weapons, though not a lot of residents realize it. // Photo Courtesy of Lilly Adams
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Outdoor Center working to make programs more accessible
By The Front and Mia Steben | May 16Western’s Outdoor Center is making changes.
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Students collaborating to build first student-led tiny house
By The Front and Grace McCarthy | May 16Interior rendering of ZeNETH's design. The tiny house will feature a sleeping loft, kitchen and a washer/dryer unit. // Photo courtesy of Project ZeNETH
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Western Reads committee makes its selection under new director
By The Front and Brooklin Pigg | May 16The first time a student arrives at Western, they aren’t promised friendship, but they are guaranteed a new book.
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Students push Western to "Shred the Contract" with Aramark
By The Front and Ashley Lockett | May 16In a letter to the administration, students addressed Aramark's history with underpaying its employees and attempting to prevent workers from organizing. // Photo by Roisin Cowan-Kuist
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Western to introduce new Marine, Coastal and Watershed Sciences degree program
By The Front and Mia Steben | May 16Western is establishing an undergraduate degree in Marine, Coastal and Watershed Sciences. The Washington Legislature approved $1.3 million for the integrated program, according to the Washington Government Office of Program Research.
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Local event aids British Columbia tribe's battle with pipeline companies
By The Front and Olivia Klein | May 12Donations from the event will be used to fund the Unist'ot'en Camp's operational needs, as well as the construction of a Healing Centre. // Photo by Olivia Klein
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Posters calling Huxley College professor a "sexual predator" found on campus
By The Front and Julia Berkman | May 11CW: Sexual harassment. Posters calling Paul Stangl, a Huxley College environmental studies professor, a "sexual predator" were hung up around campus on the morning of Friday, May 11. The posters were removed by University Police the same day, Paul Cocke, director of communications and marketing, said.
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Demonstration in Red Square brings awareness to sexual and domestic violence
By The Front and Molly Workman | May 8The Clothesline Project originated in Massachusetts but has been adapted to Western's campus. // Photo by Zoe Deal
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Rally held to bring awareness to Birchwood "food desert"
By The Front and Colton Redtfeldt | May 7Bellingham residents gathered to protest the lack of fresh and healthy foods available in the Birchwood neighborhood on Monday, May 7.
Local Government
City Council approves ADU ordinance
By The Front and Stella Harvey | May 7Residents hold signs advocating for 100 percent renewable energy in Bellingham. // Photo by Stella Harvey
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Anti-plagiarism software records increase in academic dishonesty
By The Front and Logan Portteus | May 6Director of Academic Technology and User Services John Farquhar.
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Sen. Murray meets children and teaching staff at Child Development Center
By The Front and Julia Berkman | May 6Sen. Patty Murray meets with student-parents and their children at a round table. Murray's new bill will help make child care more affordable for working families. // Photo by Julia Berkman
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Parade celebrates the community's connection with nature
By The Front and Nolan Kirby | May 5Bellingham residents, visitors and participants of the Procession of the Species parade mingling after the event. // Photo by Nolan Kirby
