Bellingham High School graduate Austin Shenton will be playing for Florida International University in Miami next year. After graduating from high school in 2016, Shenton was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 34th round of the MLB draft.
The Whatcom Museum is bringing the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest to life with the opening of its new exhibit "People of the Sea and Cedar." The exhibit opened on July 15 and is located in the Lightcatcher Building of the Whatcom Museum.
The Western men’s soccer team had an outstanding 2016 season, finishing second in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. With the 2017 campaign about to kick off, Western is shooting to win the GNAC championship.
Student life gets busy, and throwing exercise in the mix can be a challenge. A study published in the International Journal of Sport Exercise and Psychology estimates 50 percent of people who begin an exercise program will drop out within six months. However, many Western students and Wade King Student Recreation Center fitness trainers know techniques you can use to stay fit with a packed college schedule.
In the Pacific Northwest, winter sports go year-round. A decrease in the amount of snow at Mount Baker isn’t slowing down students who still want to ski or snowboard.
Finding something to do on a summer night isn’t too difficult in Bellingham, but an intimate night with your closest friends often results in some of the best memories you’ll hold close. Under the moon and stars, a backyard set up with blankets and speakers is all you need. With all the right necessities you and your friends can create an ideal backyard set up, and this playlist includes some songs that will give you all the feels.
Tucked away in a corner, wedged between recycling bins on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building, sits the Art Drop, a seemingly forgotten old-fashioned vending machine that dispenses art for a small fee.
The Sandy, Oregon native was part of a record-topping group of 543 nominated female college athletes from all three NCAA divisions. She is one of 117 Division II nominees and 87 track and field nominees.
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