Eli Voorhies

Eli Voorhies (he/him) is a fourth-year student at Western in the visual journalism program. Now serving as the photo and video editor, he has worked two previous stints as a Front editor and interned for Cascadia Daily News. Outside of the newsroom, he rock climbs and loses track of time in the photography dark room on campus. You can reach him at eliv.thefront@gmail.com

Viking Voices

Viking Voices: Terri Kempton

By Eli Voorhies | March 18

Terri Kempton teaches food and farming classes at Fairhaven College and is the manager of the Outback, a non-profit farm behind the Fairhaven complex. The farm hosts events, provides free food to the campus community and allows students and community members to get their hands dirty. It has historically been student-run, though recent student workers decided it would be beneficial for someone to provide structural support in a permanent role as students cycled through. Kempton was hired and has worked there for the past six years.

Campus

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.

Campus

PHOTO STORY: A Western Halloween special

By Eli Voorhies | November 3

Western Washington University students showed up and showed out this Halloween with an array of elaborate costumes. Amid the chaos of midterms, students proved they still had tricks up their sleeves, treating the campus to a festive display.

Campus

BRIEF: WWU dean of libraries will not be prosecuted

By Eli Voorhies | October 18

The Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office determined that they could not prosecute the Dean of Libraries John Danneker who was arrested on Monday, Oct. 14, for “communication with a minor for immoral purposes.”

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Campus

A separate student death in 24-hour period shocks Western campus

By Eli Voorhies | October 10

The Bellingham community was stunned by the news of a student death in the Alma Clark dorms, following a devastating announcement earlier the same morning that a student had died from a fall at the Nash dorms. Given the concern that had stemmed from two deaths within such a short period of time, the university was quick to assure that there was no perceived threat to the campus community.

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Campus

WWU student dies from apparent fall at North campus dorm

By Eli Voorhies | October 10

A Western Washington University student died from a fall off of the Nash Hall dorms on the evening of Oct. 9, according to a statement released by the university the following morning.The incident is still under investigation by law enforcement; however, there is no suspicion of foul play.

Opinion

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: ‘Rumours’

By Eli Voorhies | March 23

I absolutely, positively, do not want to review Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours.”

Opinion

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'

By Eli Voorhies | February 18

Have you ever felt dissatisfied with your formal education? That you learned Shakespeare’s first name or memorized the periodic table, but not anything practical?

Opinion

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: ‘True Blue’

By Eli Voorhies | February 2

I may not be welcome in my home after this article is published. All three of my roommates love Madonna. Over the past two weeks, we launched into a series of debates – somewhat friendly, more parts fiery – over her music.

Opinion

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: ‘Kind of Blue’

By Eli Voorhies | January 25

Look, I know the word “jazz” can be a turn-off. It is played in the most dull situations – when you’re in the elevator, on hold with an agent or, worst of all, in the waiting room at the dentist.

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Viking Voices: Terri Kempton

BRIEF: Protect the Pie rally unites student workers

PHOTO STORY: A Western Halloween special

BRIEF: WWU dean of libraries will not be prosecuted

A separate student death in 24-hour period shocks Western campus

WWU student dies from apparent fall at North campus dorm

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: ‘Rumours’

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: ‘True Blue’

OPINION: Amateur Album Reviews: ‘Kind of Blue’

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