For Western Washington University students, Wi-Fi connectivity is crucial for academic success, yet complaints about unreliable service have become increasingly common. Whether they’re trying to submit assignments on Canvas, join Zoom meetings, or stream lectures, students find themselves battling loading screens and dropped connections.
On Feb. 7, Sara Jean Accuardi’s play, “The Storyteller,” will open its first-ever show at Western Washington University’s DUG Theater in the Performing Arts Center.
Western Washington University is hosting celebrations of Lunar New Year starting on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Festivities include a gala hosted by the Chinese Language and Culture program along with themed meals by Dining at WWU.
Since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Western Washington University’s campus has undergone many expansions and renovations in the name of ADA compliance. However, students today find that much of campus has yet to offer adequate mobility access in their day-to-day lives.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center at Western Washington University offers 11 group fitness classes this quarter for students looking to work out alongside others in the campus community.
Every Wednesday, Western Washington University students and staff flock downtown to celebrate Western Wednesday, a day when over 60 local businesses offer student discounts. From restaurants and gyms to salons and boutiques, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Bellingham, a charming college town nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea, boasts a rich history intertwined with a culture of drinking. From the early days of logging and fishing to the present-day influx of students and artists, the city's drinking scene has evolved to reflect the changing times.
Students at Western Washington University are finding benefits in rock climbing beyond just improvement to their physical health.
This coming weekend is jam-packed with festivities for the greater Whatcom area. With tree lightings and sleigh rides in Blaine, ornament making in Lynden and pop-up markets and visits with Santa in Bellingham, it's clear that Whatcom is ready to jump back into the Christmas spirit.
For 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.
Communal living isn’t perfect, but we all do it at one point or another — to cut costs, or to stave off the intimidating experience of living life on your own. Still, there are many things to consider when seeking out a shared living space.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a national event held the week before Thanksgiving each year that aims to educate the public and draw attention to the problem of poverty, while building a base of volunteers and anti-poverty organizations.
Western Washington University’s new Western Safe app was released on Oct. 18, 2024, 245 days after the deactivation of the LiveSafe app. Developed by University Communications, University Dispatch and University Police in association with a vendor, to be tailored to Western’s community.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, is national First-Generation College Celebration Day. Western Washington University kicked off its week of celebration with a drop-in event on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room.
This Is Not Accessible, shortened to T.I.N.A., is a student-led project that aims to bring awareness to areas on campus that aren't inclusive to students with physical disabilities, all through the act of placing a sticker. Scanning the QR code at the bottom of each sticker brings up the T.I.N.A. Linktree, which hosts several disability resources as well as the project's Instagram page. There, anyone can request stickers to place themselves via direct messaging.
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