Nick Markman
New bike stop at Buchanan
October 3, 2011In the summer of 2009, construction began on the residence halls of Buchanan Towers. Since then, any passerby could notice the new additions being made to
Jobs 101: Tips for the unemployed
October 3, 2011In today’s job market, it can be difficult for a college student to find employment. Luckily for Western students, the Career Services Center (CSC) and the Student Employment Center (SEC)
Resume tips
October 3, 20111. Proofread and revise A resumé should be proofread multiple times to work out any kinks in the writing or formatting. Revisions to a resumé should be made whenever new skills or
Homespun threads
October 10, 2011Anyone who frequents Vendor's Row outside of the Viking Union has seen them. They sit behind small metal counters, playing music as they show off hoodies, crew-necks, stickers and T-shirts to
The big band on campus
October 10, 2011The second Associate Students Productions Pop Music show of the year, featuring Young the Giant and Kithkin, is set to take place Tuesday, Oct. 11 in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. Doors will
All ages hi-Jinx at new location
October 17, 2011It is no secret that Bellingham plays host to a large, diverse variety of live music. Posters and bulletin boards throughout town announce upcoming bands and acts, but so frequently, these
Connect and express
October 24, 2011In a joint effort to welcome in the new school year and promote healthy sexual expressions, gender equity and sexual health, the Assosciated Students Women’s Center and Sexual Awareness Center
The Palisades return to their roots
October 24, 2011It has been one year since the creation of the student garage-rock band, The Palisades. Within that year, The Palisades have managed to record three EPs
Initiative rundown
October 31, 2011By connecting arrows together on the ballot, voters and the lines they draw will determine the outcome of political policy as well as governmental positions in the state and county. Some of
Viking Supported Agriculture
October 31, 2011The Office of Sustainability, in cooperation with Growing Washington, an organization dedicated to strengthening local communities through sustainable practices, will be giving students and staff
The smashing of pumpkins
October 31, 2011Halloween 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.
Keep the (turquoise) jeep ridin'
November 7, 2011Whether it’s on the dance floor, in the bedroom, or with their breakfast foods, the members of the hip-hop and R&B collective, Turquoise Jeep, get down. Those who want to get down
Blue Scholars
November 14, 2011After selling out two back-to-back, 21-and-older performances at the Wild Buffalo in late September, the Blue Scholars will return to Bellingham to perform with an arsenal of other Northwest hip-hop
Study drugs
November 28, 2011Studies have shown, time and time again, that increased drug abuse in college students leads to higher dropout rates.
Easy listenin'
November 28, 2011There are more than 40 different programs at KUGS 89.3 FM, Western’s student-operated radio station. Out of all the
Wintertime blues
December 5, 2011Finals week is a stressful enough time in general, but fall finals week may be more detrimental to some students’ mental health than others. The chilling, windy weather combined
Banner burglars
December 5, 2011Editor's note: The AS Review is part of the Publicity Center, which is a focus of this story. The Associated Students
Exercising Feminism
January 3, 2012The Associated Students Women's Center, in conjunction with the Wade King Student Recreation Center, will host Women's Night at the Rec on Sunday, Jan. 8 from 9-11p.m.
Outsourcing the Associated Students
January 9, 2012Editor's note: The AS Review is part of the Publicity Center, and utilizes some of the programs that are the focus of this story. In addition, Jeff Bates is the adviser of the Publicity Center and
On the agenda
January 23, 2012After an entire quarter of deliberation, voting and drafting, the Associated Students Board of Directors adopted the 2012
Celebrate the Lunar New Year
January 23, 2012For Americans and many other people across the world, the excitement of the new year has faded. Halfway across the globe, in China, the New Year’s festivities have just begun.
Space beats
January 30, 2012A yacht is a luxury ship typically owned by the extremely wealthy. YACHT, which stands for Young Americans Challenging Higher Technology, is a musical group that will be accessible to everyone when
A different take on drugs
January 30, 2012Ever since president Richard Nixon coined the phrase in 1971, the United States government has been involved in the War on Drugs. It took 40 years of increasing drug-related incarceration rates,
Celebrate past and future
February 6, 2012For the 20th year in a row, the Black Student Union will host its annual Black History Month Heritage Dinner. This year’s theme is “celebrate the past, welcome what the future
Smith steps down
February 6, 2012For the past 18 of 41 years since the creation of Huxley College of the Environment, a crucial Western institution that has helped pave the way in the field of environmental science and studies,
Human rights on the big screen
February 13, 2012For 12 years, the Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival has provided the community with hard-hitting films and documentaries dealing with social, global and environmental issues. This year is no
It's all about POP
February 21, 2012Music is more than just an art form; it is an intricate, ever-changing business and industry.
Building credit
February 21, 2012Whether it affects students directly through growing loan debts and credit card bills or indirectly through annoyingly catchy commercial jingles and advertisements, students are regularly confronted
Playing for a cause
February 27, 2012People go to live shows for different reasons. Some go for the music, some go for the dancing, and some go to meet new people. Whatever the reasons may be, acquiring knowledge and information on
The maze of identity
February 27, 2012In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was a complex maze-like structure. Labyrinth, the Associated Students Women’s
Undefeated at the Oscars
March 5, 2012“You think football builds character. It does not. Football reveals character,” said coach Bill Courtney of the Manassas Tigers in the introduction
The wheels on the bus
March 5, 2012Current students might take the ease of travelling on Whatcom Transportation Authority busses for granted. Students have a new bus pass scanned onto their ID cards each year, and continue on their
Sprung on spring break
March 5, 2012Start looking for summer jobs or internships Much like
Majoring in the Internet
March 12, 2012In today’s competitive job market, graduates are always searching for ways to set themselves apart from peers to be a more attractive applicant. For students interested in web programming,
It's late, you're hungry
March 27, 2012It is midnight on a Saturday. The fridge at home might be empty, or maybe you are downtown, aimlessly wandering in search of some late-night grub. Whatever the case may be, it is late and you are
Higher-ed headache
April 2, 2012Ever since putting on his end-of-the-year senior concert in the Underground Coffee House, musician and soon-to-be Western graduate Sheldon Botler knew he was going to be involved with music for the
Wait till the bass drops
April 9, 2012At a live electronic show, the visual effects accompanying the music are just as important to the overall experience as the music itself. For the bass-saturated, expertly-produced electro and
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
Tune into spring
April 23, 2012The Higginson Festival of Music is an annual event that brings a huge assortment of bands to campus each year to put on an all-day concert. Despite its name, HIGFOM is open to the entire student
The Dead Parrots come alive
April 30, 2012With multiple weekly rehearsals, shows throughout the community, tournaments throughout the country, and the dedication and determination to place in the top two spots for best college improv group
Are you Mr. CBE?
April 30, 2012Business is serious, but that does not mean it cannot be fun.
Get amped
May 7, 2012On March 29, 2012, three Western students from Huxley College of the Environment competed in the University of Washington Environmental Innovation Challenge. The team, named Amped Aquatics,
Going to Ghostland
May 7, 2012There are some bands that sound and communicate better through albums than live performances. Ghostland Observatory is not one of those bands.
A green tie affair
May 7, 2012In order to showcase and celebrate this year’s environmental achievements and spread awareness of environmental club activity, a collection of Western environmental clubs will put on the first
Initiative ignition
May 14, 2012During this year’s election, students not only voted for the new Associated Students Board of Directors, they voted on initiatives. While initiatives are usually sparse or non-existent on
Such great heights
May 14, 2012Most students familiar with the Wade King Recreation Center are aware of the climbing wall within. What students may be less aware of is the avid team of university climbers that claim the wall as
VU Late Night
September 24, 2012The Associated Students Productions Special Events will host the fifth annual Viking Union Late Night in order to kick off the school year and offer an event for both new and returning students to
Info. Fair
September 24, 2012As an incoming student the amount of clubs, activities, sports and community volunteer options in Bellingham can be overwhelming. Luckily, the Associated Students hosts the annual Info Fair to help
New Campus Dining Options
September 24, 2012Last school year, Western Dining Services experienced a huge transition with the switch from Sodexo to Aramark. While this year’s changes to dining locations are minor in comparison, there are
Casting Call: Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 1, 2012The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a cult classic musical and movie adaptation, tells the story of a young couple thrown into a world of transvestites, dancing and mad science. As an annual Halloween
Burritos on wheels: Bellingham's best burrito trucks
October 15, 2012We are living in a mobile world. Today, most people are used to communicating, working, shopping and living on the move. It is no surprise then that our eating habits have become increasingly mobile
Busted: A Student Guide To Their Rights
October 22, 2012Looking in your rear-view mirror or out the window at a friend’s party, you see the flashing red and blue lights of a police car. Shortly after, there is an assertive knocking at the front
Design Department Separates From The Art Department
October 22, 2012In 1965, Western Washington University’s Department of Technology was granted $490,000 from the Ford Foundation to establish a Visual Communication Education program, known today as the Design
Environmental Education
October 22, 2012This week, students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of events geared towards learning about what they can do to work towards a greener future. Several environmental groups at
Online Student Resources
November 5, 2012In the current midst of midterms and with finals not too far away, students are buckling down to study and attempting to get their heads around challenging concepts. If a full-time student has a job
Fraser hall to be remodled
November 12, 2012Fraser Hall is one of the older lecture halls at Western and one of the least accessible. Currently, if a student who uses a wheelchair or has some other disability registers for a class scheduled
Making History: Washington voters hold future policy in hand
November 5, 2012This year’s election could be one of the most historical in Washington State History. From our states tax structure to our public education system to the de-prohibition of marijuana, voters
Students get paid to save lives
November 26, 2012Continuing increases in college expenses have left many students strapped for cash. Even those with jobs may seek out sources of quick and easy income. BioLife Plasma Services, located at 465 W.
Group Projects: Developing a strategy for success
December 3, 2012Throughout college, students will most likely be faced with group projects. Working together as a team can be a daunting and uncomfortable task for a lot of people. For groups that struggle with
Western alumni promotes self-balancing unicyle
November 12, 2012Western Alumnus David Martschinske knows a whole lot about engineering. He also knows a whole lot about business. Whether it has been through the classroom or through real-world trial and error,
Fifth Annual Yule Ball Jan. 26
January 21, 2013In the fourth book of the epic Harry Potter series, “The Goblet Of Fire,” the Yule Ball was an event that brought the different magic schools together for a night of dancing and
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January 21, 2013
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January 29, 2013
Pitch Perfect: Western Acapella Groups To Compete Feb. 9
January 21, 2013The human voice is a powerful instrument. No one can appreciate that or take it as literally as a cappella performers. An Italian phrase meaning “in the manner or the church,” acappella
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
AS Review Exclusive - Full Ben Gibbard Q&A
March 5, 2013AS Review: What is it like returning to Bellingham, the place where it all began, to play a show for students at your alma mater? Ben Gibbard: It’s odd to kind
'Blue Book' Bonus Book
March 5, 2013The routine of getting new textbooks is a process that most students dread. There is one book, however, that students look forward to getting at the beginning of each quarter. It is not required for
Bellingham: A Hub For Human Trafficking
April 8, 2013Over the course of her teaching career at a public high school in King County, Karen Marion made a shocking discovery – two of her students were working as underage prostitutes.
Ben Gibbard, Artist Profile, Club Showcase and more - Full Issue - Vol. 28 #18 - 3/5/13
March 5, 2013
Spring Fashion, 48-Hour Film Festival, Aaron Carter, Human Trafficking, and more - Full Issue - Vol. 28 #20 - 4/8/13
April 8, 2013
Aaron Carter to Perform On April 9
April 8, 2013On Tuesday, April 9, ‘90s teen pop-star-turned-Broadway-performer Aaron Carter will perform at Western as a part of his 60-day tour. Western students will be able to watch Carter perform old
Tapping Crowds For Cash
April 29, 2013Universities are natural incubators for ideas and innovation. Some of the most world-changing companies and ideas - including Facebook, Google, Dell and Napster - were spawned in the hearts of
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
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