Through rain and mud, Bellingham mountain bikers ride on
By Beck Hanson | March 12Despite the colder weather, mountain bikers in Bellingham ride on through the winter, embracing the unique challenges that it brings.
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Gym-ing 101
By Jackie Hopkins | November 27For many, stepping into a weight room can set your pulse racing before your workout has even begun. With eyes constantly watching, your palms sweat — finding a spot to sit or stand can seem like an impossible task.
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Level up your evening: where every drink is a power-up
By Jackie Hopkins | October 29Fairhaven's 1-Up Lounge is changing the gaming scene with craft cocktails and mocktails, paired with over 4,000 gaming options. The lively sounds of people chattering and buttons clicking creates an intimate gaming experience for people of all ages. The 1-Up Lounge has been open since 2017 at 121 McKenzie Ave., Bellingham, Wash.
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Vikings battle more than just weather in a 2-1 victory against the Yellowjackets
By Alex Couckuyt | October 24The Western Washington University men's soccer team prevailed in a 2-1 victory over Montana State University Billings on a windy, wet, and cold Saturday afternoon at Robert S. Harrington Field. Western boosted its record to 4-4-3 overall and 2-2-1 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference play with back-to-back victories last week. The Vikings are now tied for fourth place in GNAC with MSUB.
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A beginner’s guide to trails
By Jonah Billings | October 24Autumn has arrived in Bellingham, and although the inviting warmth of summer is gone, opportunities to experience the great outdoors are certainly not.
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WWU women’s soccer defeats MSU Billings 2-1 to kick off homestand
By Jonah Billings | October 19The Western Washington University’s women’s soccer team defeated Montana State University Billings by a score of 2-1. With this victory, the Vikings have won three straight matches, remain undefeated in conference play and defend their first-place standing atop the Great Northwest Athletic Conference table.
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WWU group fitness class prices increase
By Jackie Hopkins | October 15The Western Washington University fitness program at the Wade King Recreation Center changed its price for group fitness classes for fall 2024. Originally priced at $45 per quarter, attendees will now be charged $30 per class.
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Jiu jitsu and its community at WWU
By Ozzy Konez | July 29The Wade King Student Recreation Center offers students guided fitness based classes through the X-Pass including martial arts. There is a $5 drop-in fee for one-time attendance to any X-pass class. For an 11-week pass, it’s $45 for unlimited access to classes.
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Samish Park closed due to bridge construction
By Ross Osborne | July 13Due to extensive wear and tear on the bridge adjacent to Samish Park, the construction equipment and materials needed for the job will be stored at the nearby Samish Park, closing one of Bellingham’s more popular warm weather hangouts for two summers.
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Serve into the second annual Orca Pickleball Spring Classic Tournament
By Aiden Luhr | May 22The spring competition returns May 31 to June 2 with vendors, beer gardens, massages and community fun.
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Westerns Outdoor Wellness Extravaganza to be held Saturday at the Lakewood Boathouse
By Ozzy Konez | May 16Here’s what you need to know about this year's event.
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The little dream of a running club
By Ronan Lynch | May 11El Sueñito Running Club meets up every Wednesday afternoon to run, walk or stroll a few miles and enjoy tacos afterward.
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Nine days of outback fly fishing all for “the ultimate prize”
By Ozzy Konez | May 4WWU Fly Fishing Club's nine-day excursion searching for steelhead trout.
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Bellingham Axe: Whatcom County’s premiere indoor axe-throwing venue
By Aiden Luhr | May 3Axe marks the spot; join the fun with games, alcohol and food.
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Spring is here and the Lakewood Boathouse is waiting for you
By Meladie Young | April 23Western's Lakewood Boathouse is open once again for the spring quarter. Students can rent equipment, take classes or even just enjoy time next to Lake Whatcom.
