Letters to the Editor
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Letter to the editor: supporting the Water Bottle InitiativeMay 14, 2012
Recently there was an initiative in the Associated Students Elections addressing the sale of bottled water on campus. As the results have not yet been released, I am unsure of whether it has passed
What the pop? A responseApril 30, 2012
Normally I read the columns and the paper with light-heartedness. It is interesting to see what kind of topics the editors and writers pick to tease apart with freshly-learned journalism skills to
Letter to the Editor: Response to letter on dining hall “fiesta dinner” cancellationMay 31, 2011
Editor’s note: On May 23, we published a letter from Western student Sean Guynes regarding the cancellation of the “fiesta” themed dinners in university dining halls. Guynes
What the pop?
What the pop? YouTube, KittyTube, BieberTube
May 14, 2012
Kittens are absolutely adorable, jumping out of boxes, yawning and, ya know, existing. I’m allergic to cats, but thanks to YouTube, I, too, can go “daaawww” when I watch a kitty
What the pop? Tosh.0May 7, 2012
Tosh.0 is the most-watched program on Comedy Central. Yeah, I wouldn’t have guessed either. Daniel Tosh, Tosh.0’s host, tours across the United States with a stand-up comedy act, often
What the pop? Yoga pants, yoApril 30, 2012
Yoga pants are freaking everywhere, every single which way and where. What started as a specific style for a specific activity has blown up to become a bonafide fashion trend. Visiting my parents
Simply delicious
Simply delicious homemade peanut sauce
May 14, 2012
Lately, I feel that most of my cooking columns have centered around sweet foods. Cupcakes are wonderful, but now it’s time for a savory food. Last week, I had stir-fry and rice, which was
Simply delicious: sweet potato friesApril 30, 2012
Lately, whenever I go to a burger joint I’ve noticed there’s a common replacement for regular fries: sweet potato fries. They’re similar to regular fries, but with a kick of
Simply delicious: cookie monsterApril 23, 2012
On Monday night I decided to make cookies for the AS Review staff. My roommate gave me a recipe for brown sugar cookies, and this inspired me to take a whack at cookie making. Here’s my story.
Reader Submissions
Stories and columns submitted by AS Review readers
Ravenna WoodsMay 14, 2012
After a long day of classes, exams, and one of the Humans Versus Zombies missions, I was only expecting to relax and play cards at the Underground Coffeehouse the evening of May 9. Of course, I had
Beyond Borders reviewMay 14, 2012
For the next two weeks, the Viking Union Gallery is hosting the talented works of art students from all over the West Coast, as part of an annual exhibit.
Understanding intersectionsApril 30, 2012
Intersections are points in time or space where multiple things are joining together, and for the next few weeks, the Viking Union Gallery is the focus point for multiple intersections.
Top 10 of the week
Interesting names
January 23, 2012
Blue Ivy Carter was born on Jan. 7, 2012 to Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles. The proud parents came up with the unique name citing
Top 10 things to do during the National Basketball Association lockoutNovember 14, 2011
1. Watch the National Football League. Instead of waiting around for NBA games that might not happen, gather
The smashing of pumpkinsOctober 31, 2011
Halloween involves a lot of cleanup, especially in Bellingham. While candy wrappers and empty cans can be tossed or recycled, the iconic Halloween pumpkin poses a more difficult disposal.
A Christmas column
Buying all the things
December 5, 2011
In the past, Black Friday shoppers have been pushy, rude and even violent. In 2008, a Walmart employee died when shoppers
It's a hard 'nog lifeDecember 5, 2011
Eggnog is not a four-letter word. During my childhood, my family never spoke of it. The mere mention of the
Holiday cheer: It's exhaustingDecember 5, 2011
From Black Friday to Christmas Eve, I am employed as a Santa’s Helper – not an Elf – at the Nordstrom on
The Om(nom)nivore's Dilemma
A weekly column for cooks on a college budget
The Om(nom)nivore's Dilemma: The Grand FinaleJune 6, 2011
Well, everyone, I’m sorry to say that we’ve made it to the end. To finish off the year, I polled friends and readers to ask what they would want for the final Om(nom) and several
The Om(nom)nivore's Dilemma: Seriously Huge PretzelsMay 31, 2011
Dead week is upon us once again, and you all know what that means: stress baking! That’s right—when the big projects start looming over my head and I hear the sound of
