Anna Atkinson
The Occupation continues
November 7, 2011Protestors marched from the streets of downtown Bellingham to Maritime Heritage Park, Friday Oct. 28. Although the weather may have kept some from attending, according to the protestors, the
Reclaiming the night
November 14, 2011In an act of women’s empowerment, Western students will march through the streets of Bellingham in the dark,
Not your typical dating game
November 14, 2011Twelve lucky contestants will get to know each other, win prizes, and maybe the opportunity to go on a date with a special someone.
'Tis the season
November 28, 2011As the holiday season approaches and the quarter comes to an end, students may want to give back to the community in the form of volunteering.
Tips for eating locally-grown food during the holidays
November 28, 2011The holidays are about family and friends, and having that little bit of extra time to finish homework. But when it comes down to it, this
Buying all the things
December 5, 2011In the past, Black Friday shoppers have been pushy, rude and even violent. In 2008, a Walmart employee died when shoppers
Campus Activities Showcase 2012
January 23, 2012More than 100 AS clubs, organizations, offices and businesses will have a chance to promote themselves in creative ways Wednesday Jan. 24 in the VU Multipurpose Room. The annual Campus Activities
What's in your water?
January 30, 2012Everyone drinks it, bathes with it and cooks with it. Even without realizing it, students use water. But how much do people
What's the big deal?
February 6, 2012Many college students are on a tight budget and most can appreciate a good deal when they see one. Campus Pinch, a website that connects students with local businesses, seeks to help college
New gear for audiophiles
February 6, 2012The Fairhaven Recording Studio aids students through audio recording and ProTools classes, as well as independent study projects. It prepares students for the professional recording world, said
Free to speak truth
February 6, 2012Jafar Yaghoobi was a political prisoner in Iran from 1984 to 1989 after joining an opposition group to help fight off the authoritarian government that had recently taken over the country. He
Women in service
February 13, 2012The female experience in the military is one that’s not often explored or discussed on a regular basis. Many veterans have complex, meaningful and sometimes difficult experiences — but
Test your trivia talent
February 13, 2012Trivia nights are popping up all over the place, both in Bellingham and statewide. The popular competitive activity is hosted in restaurants, bars and other social settings. They usually cost a
Calling all applicants
February 21, 2012The Associated Students is preparing to hire more than 100 new employees for the 2012-2013 school year, said Hannah Cooley, AS Personnel Office assistant director.
One celebration, three ways
February 27, 2012Every year, Marie Eaton, Western Fairhaven College professor of Education and Humanities organizes an artistic performance to raise money to help first generation college students pay for school.
A renewed use for rubbers
March 5, 2012Condoms have never been sexier than they will be on the runway this May, as part of the crazy and fabulous outfits
All about the allergies
March 5, 2012About 50 million Americans — more than ever — are suffering from seasonal allergies, and there is no escape. The majority of those allergies are outdoor plant-related ones, and
Overseas adventures
March 12, 2012Many students choose to take classes over the summer, but some take their summer schedules to a whole new level — or at least a whole new continent. This summer, 15 faculty-led study abroad
In students we trust
March 27, 2012There are many opportunities for student leadership at Western, but only one student can be appointed by the governor sit on the Board of Trustees. Applications for the position are now being
Free money
April 2, 2012The Associated Students will award seven scholarships to two people each for the 2012-2013 school year. Students must have attended Western for two quarters and maintain 12 credits for
Celebrating heritage
April 9, 2012Dozens of artists will rock their talent this week when they perform at the fourth annual Pilipino Culture night, hosted by the Filipino American Student Association and the Northwest Filipino
When squids attack
April 9, 2012A large sculpture of a giant squid attacking a man on a boat may sit on Western’s campus someday.
A celebration of planetary proportions
April 16, 2012Celebrating and appreciating the planet only one day out of the year is definitely not enough. The Associated Students Environmental Center is taking matters into their own hands by hosting Earth
Tip toe through the tulips
April 16, 2012Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Roozengaarde Farm in Mount vernon, Wash. The farm boasts three acres full of tulips, daffodils, lilies and irises. On
Edit like a boss
April 30, 2012In the current job market, many professionals are finding they are falling behind because they lack technical skills that their jobs are beginning to utilize. Many of these skills are editing and
Build your own world
May 7, 2012Role-playing games, commonly referred to as RPGs, have given gamers a chance to create their own destiny and in some cases, design their own environment.
AB Crepes
May 7, 2012You can tell AB Crepes is new just by looking at it. It’s clean with new paint, new chairs, new tables and no scuffmarks on the newly cleaned floor yet. But that will change soon enough,
Don't hate and don't appropriate
May 14, 2012Pieces of other cultures are used in the United States constantly. They are in fashion, music, art and even religion. But how aware of it is the average person? When Urban Outfitters released a
