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Whether you’re a local or just passing through, be sure to check out these top-rated BBQ joints and savor the mouthwater...
12/03/2024

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, be sure to check out these top-rated BBQ joints and savor the mouthwatering flavors of sweet and smoky slow-cooked meats.

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Story by Evan Riley
Photo by Ayden Sweat

As the sun set early on the evening of Nov. 8, 2024, people streamed into the warmly lit Corner Taphouse on Finnegan Way...
11/19/2024

As the sun set early on the evening of Nov. 8, 2024, people streamed into the warmly lit Corner Taphouse on Finnegan Way in Bellingham, Wash.

Smiles and hugs spread through the bar as old friends reunited and newcomers introduced themselves. The orange and blue hues of the taphouse walls and carpets were completed by accents of framed photos of shimmering dusk on the ocean, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

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Story by Larson McDonagh
Photos by Ayden Sweat

Initiative 2117 could repeal Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act, one of the most progressive climate policies in ...
11/03/2024

Initiative 2117 could repeal Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act, one of the most progressive climate policies in American history. Conservative-founded political group Let’s Go Washington has collected millions of dollars and 400,000 signatures to get the anti-CCA initiative onto the ballots of Washington voters this season.

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Story and photo by Ella Gage

The Western Washington University’s women’s soccer team returned to Harrington Field in style on Thursday night, Oct. 17...
10/22/2024

The Western Washington University’s women’s soccer team returned to Harrington Field in style on Thursday night, Oct. 17, taking the win over Montana State University Billings by a score of 2-1.

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Story by Jonah Billings
Photo by Michael Potash

Western Washington University’s men’s soccer team conceded a 2-1 loss to the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks on a cold Thu...
10/17/2024

Western Washington University’s men’s soccer team conceded a 2-1 loss to the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks on a cold Thursday night, Oct. 10, at Robert S. Harrington Field, in Bellingham, Wash.

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Story by Alex Couckuyt
Photo by Josh Williams, courtesy of WWU Athletics

Students gathered in Red Square for a protest held by WWU Divest Apartheid on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., Many embraced ...
10/09/2024

Students gathered in Red Square for a protest held by WWU Divest Apartheid on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., Many embraced each other, as they listened to speakers recite speeches, poems and information regarding the movement’s actions and calls for financial clarity against the Western Washington University administration.

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Story by Austin Wright and Julia Hawkins
Photos by Ayden Sweat

September is Eat Local Month in Bellingham and to celebrate, the summer Front staff is going to be breaking down some of...
09/15/2024

September is Eat Local Month in Bellingham and to celebrate, the summer Front staff is going to be breaking down some of our favorite local bites open past midnight.

These spots have a special place in our hearts, not just as local fixtures, but also as the spots that got us through our late-night cravings. All located downtown, these eateries are largely accessible from campus via bus, Uber, car or whatever your travel preference is.

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Story by Madi Tessem and Morgan Merriam
Photo by Zen Hill

I’ve been drinking coffee for as long as I can remember. And before you go critiquing my parents, know that it was my gr...
09/12/2024

I’ve been drinking coffee for as long as I can remember. And before you go critiquing my parents, know that it was my grandma sneaking me sips of what was probably more creamer than actual coffee.

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Story and photo by Morgan Merriam

Latine students in Washington face unique challenges in their journey through higher education, but organizations such a...
08/30/2024

Latine students in Washington face unique challenges in their journey through higher education, but organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and the Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs are fighting those challenges.

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Story and photo by Liam Walsh

Jazz is a genre that is documented to have existed since 1917, and is continually kept alive by musicians all over the w...
08/21/2024

Jazz is a genre that is documented to have existed since 1917, and is continually kept alive by musicians all over the world, including those in Bellingham, Wash.

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Story by Logan Schreiber
Photo by Darius Trinidad

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