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Navigating the land of introverts

By Allie Van Parys | March 3

Editors note: This story has been edited to correct an error regarding Max Plante's previous school, Central Washington University, which was initially incorrectly identified as Eastern Washington University.

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Department of Ethnic Studies at WWU expanding class offerings this spring

By Josh Hernandez | March 3

The Department of Ethnic Studies at Western Washington University is expanding its class offerings this spring.

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Classrooms at WWU: How learning spaces vary by major

By Mishele Ross | February 28

At Western Washington University, each department has unique classrooms designed to cater to the specific needs of its students and professors. These spaces reflect the different ways students learn and interact with their respective disciplines. 

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Redefining adventure: A film festival for women and genderqueer people

By McKenna Kilayko | February 27

Are you looking to add more movies to your watched list? Back for the fifth year, the No Man’s Land Film Festival will be hosted by the Outdoor Center on Friday, Feb. 28. 

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Then I Am Myself the World: A lecture on transformative experiences comes to Western

By McKenna Kilayko | February 27

Physicist turned Neuroscientist Doctor Christof Koch is on a quest to track the footprints of consciousness in the brain.

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WWU to host House Hunting Lab Feb. 27

By Mishele Ross | February 26

Finding off-campus housing can be overwhelming for students, but one event aims to make the process easier. On Feb. 27, students could join Off Campus Living at the House Hunting Lab in Haggard Hall, room 112, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will provide hands-on guidance, allowing students to search for housing with immediate support from experts.

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Dollarbird emerges victorious after first round of Western’s Battle of the Bands

By Natalie Jones | February 26

The crowd danced and sang along with Dollarbird during their set at Battle of the Bands in the Underground Coffeehouse at Western Washington University on Feb. 19. 

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OPINION: Western inhales Amazon packages, exhales waste

By Hope Rasa | February 24

Amazon has delivered 21,680 packages to Western Washington University since September, Jeff Rogerson, mail processing manager with Western’s Mail Services, said over email. That’s 30% of all packages delivered to campus. 

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Finding a community on the rock wall

By Beck Hanson | February 23

For those looking to be more active or find a new hobby, climbing might be the perfect opportunity. Climbing can be a great way for students to get involved with a community on and off campus. 

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OPINION: Western’s ping pong club offers a place for students to have fun and make friends

By Adeline Roesler-Begalke | February 23

If you’re looking for an inclusive and unique community at Western Washington University, the Ping Pong Club might be just that. The club offers a welcoming space for anyone, ping pong player or otherwise.

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BRIEF: Protect the Pie rally unites student workers

By Eli Voorhies | February 21

On Friday, Western Academic Workers Union (WAWU), sponsored by the United Auto Workers (UAW), organized a rally in Red Square called Protect the Pie. Drawing a large crowd, the rally featured a handful of speakers, including WAWU board members, student workers and other Western employees.

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All signs point to clean

By McKenna Kilayko | February 20

Western Washington University first-year Maxwell Richards didn’t expect cleaning nursery signs for Bainbridge Gardens would kickstart his project to clean every sign on campus – but that’s exactly what happened. 

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Unstable connections: WWU students struggle with unreliable campus Wi-Fi

By Natalie Jones and Kaitlyn Ward | February 19

Editors note: Aidan Hollander's name was changed to Violet after publication and has aptly been changed in the story to accurately identify them.

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WWU to reduce Active Transportation Fee after overcharging students

By Liam Walsh | February 18

On Friday, Feb. 14, Western Washington University's Board of Trustees voted to reduce the Active Transportation Fee that had previously been overcharged to students. The 16.67% increase in fees from 2023 will be reduced to 5%.