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OSA: Western Athletics' culturally insensitive post part of larger problem
By The Front and Julia Furukawa | January 26“We thank the OSA for bringing this cultural misappropriation to the attention of the Athletics Department and to the university as a whole. We take our commitment to diversity, authentic inclusion and social justice seriously, yet we acknowledge that we still have much to learn and improve upon as we strive to bring multiple cultures together in a respectful and harmonious campus climate," he said. "This is important work that requires the involvement of all members of the Western community, including our students, who often lead us to our best outcomes.”
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Western men's basketball remains unblemished in GNAC play
By The Front and Tyler Urke | January 13
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Following in her family's footsteps
By The Front | January 13For Avery Dykstra, the newest signee for Western women's basketball, joining a Western athletics team has become a family tradition.
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Volleyball trio nabs national recognition
By The Front and Giovanni Roverso | January 12The American Volleyball Coaches Association named outside hitter and Western junior Abby Phelps a first-team All-American in December. Senior opposite Joelle Buckner and junior setter Brette Boesel were selected honorable mentions.
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Western women's basketball drops fourth straight
By The Front and Ricky Rath | January 12
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Viking volleyball dominates all-league awards
By The Front and Alex Dupille | December 12From the Great Northwest Athletic Conference playoffs to all-conference honors, the Vikings’ volleyball team have a lot to be proud of.
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Vikings earn first conference victory over Simon Fraser
By The Front and Samuel Biehn | December 12
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Strong defensive performance gives Vikings another victory
By The Front and Zach Slagle | December 12
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Age is just a number
By The Front and Zach Slagle | November 28When it comes to electing team captains, typically upperclassmen and — at the very least — previous starters get the nod.
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Men's basketball looking down on the competition, literally
By The Front and Walker Sacon | November 28The Western men's basketball team faces a tall task as it works toward a potential repeat as Great Northwest Athletic Conference champions.
