Sports Recreation
Men's basketball looks to bounce back
By The Front | July 25Winn and Payne will be joining the Vikings, who won the 2016 Great Northwest Athletic Conference title with a 17-3 record.
Recent Western graduate prepares for her first season as a Sea Gal
By The Front | July 21Karley Kearney, 22, said she knew she wanted to audition for the Sea Gals after she attended her first Seahawks game with her dad and found herself watching the cheerleaders more than the game. She graduated from Western in spring 2017 with a degree in communication studies and is now an active member of the Sea Gals while working part time.
Former BHS baseball star hopes to reach next level
By The Front | July 20Bellingham 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.
'People of the Sea and Cedar'
By The Front | July 20The 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.
Men's soccer kicking into high gear
By The Front | July 20The 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.
Healthy fitness habits for college
By The Front | July 20Student 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.
Shredding during the summertime
By The Front | July 19In 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.
Playlist of the Week: Backyard Party Under the Stars
By The Front | July 13Finding 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.