Liam Walsh (He/Him) is a city news reporter this quarter for the Front. He is a sophomore majoring in journalism with a news/editorial concentration. In his free time he plays for the Western rugby team. Reach him at liamwalsh.thefront@gmail.com
The first months of the Trump administration have brought uncertainty and complications to the National Institute of Health (NIH). A funding freeze, a communications freeze and overhead cost caps are among some of the challenges facing researchers at Western Washington University.
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%.
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.
Latinx students in Washington face unique challenges in their journey through higher education, but organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs are fighting those challenges.
On May 1, the Drug Enforcement Administration rescheduled marijuana from a schedule one substance to a schedule three substance. Learn more about how this will broaden access to marijuana for scientific study.
Southwest Airlines is leaving Bellingham, citing aircraft delivery issues. The community has concerns about the decision and why it's happening.
A follow-up story about the unionization drive at the two Bellingham Community Food Co-op locations.
Stu Johnson, a Western student who is an avid mountain climber and backpacking guide, shares his experience.
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