Myla Balser (she/her) is an opinion writer for The Front this quarter. She is a second-year news/editorial journalism student at Western, minoring in political science and film. She enjoys binge-watching movies, hanging with friends, and reading in her free time. You can reach her at mylabalser.thefront@gmail.com.
It’s not unusual to see students eating alone, walking campus paths with headphones in, or reading quietly under a tree. What looks like isolation to some, may be an intentional practice of solitude for others.
In Bellingham where blank walls and concrete corners dominate the city, a new initiative to liven the space is ongoing. Urban art is now being embraced as a tool for connection and neighborhood renewal.
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