Editors note: Aidan Hollander's name was changed to Violet after publication and has aptly been changed in the story to accurately identify them.
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%.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the nine Washington State Supreme Court justices will visit Western Washington University to hold a Q&A session from 9-11 a.m. in the Wilson Library Reading Room. On Thursday, Feb. 20, the court will hear two cases from 9-11 a.m. in the Wilson Library Reading Room. Both events will be open to the public.
A personalized story through introspective lyrics will be brought to Bellingham by Y La Bamba’s genre-fusing harmonies on Feb. 18.
“Creating Change,” a documentary directed by Dina Amin and produced by Western Washington University professors Brian J. Bowe and Bidisha Biswas, highlights the experiences of two young Palestinian women who participated in media literacy workshops in Jerusalem and Ramallah during the summer of 2023.
Western Washington University increased the student transportation fee more than three times the amount allowed without student approval, university Chief Financial and Business Officer Joyce Lopes acknowledged last month. As a result, students taking more than six credits were overcharged for fall and winter quarters.
Finding off-campus housing in Bellingham can be a tricky balancing act for Western Washington University students. Start searching too early, and there may be few listings available. Wait too long, and most options are already taken.
The same night that Jules Toney’s professor told her that Western Washington University’s Intensive English Program (IEP) and Asia University America Program (AUAP) were being discontinued, Toney created a petition asking Western to save these programs.
The Science, Math and Technology Education, or SMATE, building installed solar panels on its roof on Jan. 30, 2025.
Kaiser Borsari Hall’s gender-neutral restrooms swept the polls for the best bathroom at Western Washington University.
At Western Washington University, there is an abundance of young filmmakers looking to get their start. Western’s Film Production Club offers just that.
On Feb. 12, students, faculty and other Bellingham residents will gather for food and community as part of the first Longest Table at Western Washington University.
Editors Note: This story has been edited to add average textbook pricing from Western Washington University’s Associated Students Bookstore
The Associated Students (AS) of Western Washington University held a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 29, to discuss how students can participate in student government.
For incoming students at Western Washington University, securing a parking permit may be a long shot. As waitlists and permits are assigned based on credit seniority, students with more credits have a better chance of obtaining one. Even for those who do get a permit, finding a parking spot can be a challenge due to limited availability.
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.
From 17th-century Japan to 1920s urban America, the Rare Book Collection in Western Washington University’s Archives & Special Collections is defined by neither a single era nor a single language. Since 2018, donations have allowed the collection to expand and diversify significantly.
In response to recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration, Western Washington University has issued a new policy on federal immigration enforcement’s access to campus and student records.
In Bellingham, it rains almost 169 days out of the year. With the long, dark winters and frequent rain, the impact of the weather on mental health is significant.
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.
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