Western Washington University students and faculty are raising concerns over overcrowded classrooms, particularly in the university’s older buildings, such as the Humanities building.
Shortly after the holidays, New Year’s resolutions of fitness are turning into action. According to Statista, a global data platform, resolutions of eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight are among the most popular resolutions this year after saving money.
Editors Note: This article was modified to more accurately reflect the differences between what the OSEs and ESEs were outlining in their letters, as well as to more directly and accurately specify the demands of both groups.
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.
Stepping into the Viking Union Gallery at Western Washington University, the white walls display a collection of headlines from past issues published by the Seattle Gay News (SGN).
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.
During the school year, Western Washington University operates a bit like a clock. From the teachers to the facilities to the technology, everything works together to bring students the best education possible. One cog in the WWU clock that often goes unappreciated, however, is the teaching assistants who ensure that classes go smoothly campus-wide.
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.
Kaiser Borsari Hall will be opening at the beginning of winter quarter. The building is located on the southeast edge of Western Washington University’s campus behind the Communications Facility.
In November 2024, Western Washington University students entering campus markets were met with this message on a large, human-sized sign: “STOP. SHOPLIFTING IS A CRIME.”
Students at Western Washington University are finding benefits in rock climbing beyond just improvement to their physical health.
If you happened to be in the Viking Union on Nov. 21, a flurry of activity could be heard from the VU gallery. Students and Bellingham locals alike gathered for the reception of “Resistance,” a gallery hosted by the Society of Photographic Education from Nov. 11 to Dec. 6 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It’s no secret that many students are using the power of generative Artificial Intelligence for academic purposes. A 2024 survey by the Digital Education Council on global use of AI found that 86% of students have used AI in their studies, with 54% using it on a weekly basis. Some instructors may encourage using AI for menial tasks or brainstorming purposes, but schools are becoming increasingly wary of the technology's usage as a cheating device.
Expensive equipment, big-name actors and even bigger paychecks. These are the things that might come to mind when imagining what goes into the production of a film. While that may be true in Hollywood, Western Washington University student filmmakers are creating works of art with the resources they can find right here in Bellingham.
Mehrdad Gholami, a flutist and assistant professor at Western Washington University, received a $1,500 grant in October from the Grants for Artist Projects. With the grant, Gholami bought equipment that will improve the sound quality of his recordings in anticipation of his upcoming album.
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Washington University has announced an increase in total enrollment, wavering at 14,700 students as of Oct. 7., 2024.
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.
University Police is ending its dispatch call center and will begin outsourcing officer responses to What-Comm 911 on Jan. 1, 2025.
Western Washington University’s Music Library holds 132,959 scores, journals, books, CDs and other types of music-related media.
Bellingham’s foliage is aglow with reds, oranges, greens and yellows this fall, making for an enticing palette for local photographers. But finding that perfect spot to shoot can be difficult unless you know where to look.
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