Lauren Simmons
The dirt on the Green Fee projects
November 7, 2011Western is about to get a whole lot greener – eventually. Last year, $263,000 from the Green Energy Fee was awarded to five student-designed projects. Western’s Green Energy Fee
Leaving a legacy
November 28, 2011“It’s going to be like losing a father figure,” said Daniel Espinoza-Gonzalez, program coordinator at
E-readers vs. books
November 28, 2011There is an influx of e-readers, or electronic reading devices, such as Nooks and Kindles taking over the literary circuit, leaving real,
Spice up your schedule
December 5, 2011As a college student, the opportunities to take a class just for the hell of it do not come around very often. In the event
Holiday cheer: It's exhausting
December 5, 2011From Black Friday to Christmas Eve, I am employed as a Santa’s Helper – not an Elf – at the Nordstrom on
Christmas alternatives
December 5, 2011On the afternoon of Dec. 25 this year, the presents under the Christmas tree are unwrapped, extravagant dinners are being
Strut Your Stuff
January 3, 2012College is the opportune time to try out new things and experience new talents. What better place to perform than the 20 th Annual QRC Drag Show! The
He's got soul
January 9, 2012Up and coming soul artist Allen Stone has been making his way across countless stages over the past few months.
On the screen vs. on the page
January 9, 2012As 2012 begins, movie previews are filtering into theaters and television commercials, and a handful of them are based on books.
Walk for suicide awareness
January 23, 2012Suicide, an often taboo topic, is the focus the first annual Walk of Life. The major sponsor of the event is the Western chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms, a nonprofit movement dedicated to
Interesting names
January 23, 2012Blue Ivy Carter was born on Jan. 7, 2012 to Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles. The proud parents came up with the unique name citing
The meanest girls
January 30, 2012One word describes an upcoming film sponsored by Associated Students Productions Films and the AS Sexual Awareness Center – fetch. The two offices will host two showings of the 2004 comedy
Taking the lead
January 30, 2012On any team and in any group, there are people who automatically fall into the role of a leader – it’s in their nature. But having leadership thrust upon someone who’s
Recycle is their name, sorting is their game
February 6, 2012In the age of “going green,” Western has its own recycling army that takes care of all the recycling on
Syllable slammin'
February 13, 2012“It’s really weird for me to think of myself as a poet,” Western senior Daniel Espinoza-Gonzalez said.
Count it on the court
February 13, 2012Basketball is a game of offense and defense, rebounds and steals, fast breaks and no-look passes. No matter who plays the game, men or women, young or old, the same rules apply - except during
Celebrating identity
February 21, 2012Western senior Shane Malone’s goal last year after attending the “Vagina Memoirs” was to be a part of the cast the following year.
Internet imposters
February 21, 2012In the age of omnipresent social media, individuals tend to put every aspect of their lives on their Facebook pages and Twitter feeds.
Sticks and stones
February 21, 2012Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt. Whoever coined that phrase was never referred to with a slur or
Panther power
February 27, 2012The celebration of African American history began in 1926, and has expanded from a single week in February, deemed “Negro History Week,” to its current month-long celebration of
The queer experience
March 5, 2012During winter quarter, the Associated Students Women’s Center put on The Vagina Memoirs, a showcase for students to tell their truths and experiences in relation to the trials and tribulations
Safety in the snow
March 5, 2012On Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, three skiers were killed in an avalanche while skiing in the out-of-bounds area of the Stevens Pass ski resort. Avalanches, like other natural phenomena, can be fatal, but
Hard work, on and off the court
March 27, 2012Finding priorities and balancing school work with a social life can be an issue – to study or to party, to catch up on
Hello, springtime
March 27, 2012Rent Dates: May 10 – May 13 and May 16 – May 20 The famous Broadway show is coming to the Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theater. The show is about a group of people dealing with
Dreaming in green
March 27, 2012The hand dryers in Miller Hall, the water bottle refilling stations in Arntzen Hall and the paper towel composting in Haggard Hall are all products of the Associated Students Green Energy Fee
Blood & tattoos
April 2, 2012Whether it is a scripture, a Chinese character, Mom’s name or angel wings, getting a tattoo is a ritual for many college students.
After the quake
April 9, 2012On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Japan. The earthquake caused a tsunami with waves that reached 133 feet high. These events led to 15,854 deaths, more than 26,992
Tech Tonic brings the future to you
April 9, 2012For five years, the Student Technology Center has hosted the Tech Tonic technology expo. Consisting of demos and hands-on learning, Tech Tonic has provided students and faculty the opportunity to
Going Greek
April 16, 2012Date dashes, Rush Week and the Greek alphabet are not a part of the social scene at Western, but few students know that the campus does harbor its own Greek system of sorts. Western’s Greek
ESC hires new coordinator
April 23, 2012Former Western alumnus Nate Panelo was appointed as the new program coordinator for the Associated Students Ethnic Student Center.
Reach for the S.T.A.R.s
April 30, 2012With spring slowly making its way into Bellingham, the nicer weather brings bees, sunbathers and constant activity on Western’s campus. At the same time, the prospective student tours of
All natural, all the time
April 30, 2012Many people in society put up with the fumes of household cleaners, hair products and nail polish to achieve clean kitchen surfaces, bouncy hair and shiny nails. Little do they know, those fumes do
War of the frozen treats
May 7, 2012Over the past two weeks, the frenzy over Menchies frozen yogurt has been going strong. On opening day, Saturday, April 21, I stepped into the shop complete with white walls covered in Menchies
Queer and beyond
May 7, 2012For the past month, 13 Western students and Bellingham community members have been reading, writing, listening, reflecting and learning how to perform and share their experiences regarding their
How low can you go?
May 14, 2012El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano a de Aztlan, MEChA, is a social justice group at Western. They are devoted to fighting for the rights and equal treatment of unrepresented minorities, and 12 years
The great outdoor film festival
May 14, 2012The outdoor experiences accessible to Western students are rarely caught on film but the Associated Students Outdoor Center has found a way to encourage students to document their outdoor excursions
Staff favorite event: The Buried Life
May 21, 2012MTV made its way to Bellingham this year when the stars of the show “The Buried Life” came to Western’s campus in early February. The cast shared their
Staff Favorite Interview: Ericka Huggins
May 21, 2012
Election Rundown: Economy
October 1, 2012For every week until the election in November, the AS Review will feature a hot-topic in the presidential and governor’s race and each candidates attitudes and opinions. We’ll be your
Election Rundown: Healthcare
October 15, 2012“We have the most expensive health care in the world,” said Evan Fowler, the president of Western’s American Campaign Transparency. “We do have the most advanced health care
Election Rundown: National Security
October 22, 2012The President of the United States, also known as the commander-in-chief, commands and directs the military, and is responsible for military strategy, according to Federalist No. 69, an essay in the
Labyrinth 2012: Bodies In Motion
October 22, 2012“It’s our feminist journal,” said Kristy Hathaway, coordinator for the Associated Students Women’s Center in regards to Labyrinth, a yearly publication published by the
Election Rundown: Gun Control, Education, Immigration
November 5, 2012Gun Control The Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Through the years, America has fostered a debate between those for gun-rights
Reel Rock Film Festival
November 12, 2012“It’s terrifying,” said Heidi Rodenhizer, Associated Students Outdoor Center trip leader and avid climber. “My hands were sweating the whole time…that’s not the
50 Shades Of Feminism
November 5, 2012Some call it mommy porn and others call it the ultimate guilty pleasure, but regardless, E.L. James’ “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy has made its mark on pop culture. Released in June
Book review: The New Boy pt. 2
December 3, 2012As I turned to the last two pages of “The New Boy,” I had to make sure that my eyes did not shift over to the last paragraph of the book on page 249. Reading the last two pages probably
The risks of alcohol + energy drinks
November 26, 2012Panic attacks, a racing heart beat, shaking, vomiting, paranoia and hyperirritability are not what is supposed to happen on a Saturday night at a college party. These adverse effects, along with the
Book review: The New Boy
November 26, 2012Murder, mystery, Western’s campus and rugby intertwined may seem like a strange dream conjured up by freshman with a head injury, but in actuality, those themes are all a part of Western
B'ham Jingle Jam
December 3, 2012Dead week has begun and finals week is just around the corner for Western’s hardworking students. As the study groups begin to meet, the projects begin and the pots of coffee begin to brew,
10 Things You Didn't Know About Martin Luther King Jr.
January 21, 20131. There’s close to 1,000 streets in the world named after Martin Luther King Jr. 2.
Full Issue - Vol. 28 #12 - 1/21/13
January 21, 2013
Full issue - Vol. 28 # 13 - 1/29/2013
January 29, 2013
Superhero's, winter excursions, reviews and more - Full Issue - Feb. 11, 2013
February 11, 2013
Western Confessions, Vagina Memoirs, Odesza and more - 2/26/2013 - Full Issue
February 26, 2013
Campus Publications Examined - AS Review, Fairhaven Free Press, Jeopardy, Klipsun
March 5, 2013The AS Review The AS Review is a weekly
Club Showcase in its Second Week
March 5, 2013As the end of winter quarter approaches, students can take a second from study sessions and group projects to check out the Associated Students Club Showcase, currently in its second week.
Ben Gibbard, Artist Profile, Club Showcase and more - Full Issue - Vol. 28 #18 - 3/5/13
March 5, 2013
En Garde: Students gather twice a week for Fencing Club
April 8, 2013Where at Western can you fight with swords, wear a mask and participate in organized combat with other students? Western’s Fencing Club does just that on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to
Spring Fashion, 48-Hour Film Festival, Aaron Carter, Human Trafficking, and more - Full Issue - Vol. 28 #20 - 4/8/13
April 8, 2013
Spring Into Action: Top Spring Quarter Activities
April 29, 2013Lord of the Rings Trivia Night Do you know the award-winning film and book series like the back of your hand? If so, attend the Underground Coffeehouses “Lord of the Rings Trivia
Full Issue - Vol. 28 #24 - 5/6/2013
May 6, 2013
The AS Review - Full Issue - 4/29/2013 - Divestment, AS Presidential Debate, Game of Thrones, and more
April 29, 2013
Full Issue - AS Review - Vol. 28 #25 - 5/13/2013
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