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Village Books employee wins essay award

I was in Village Books late one evening a few months ago when I heard a deep radio-announcer voice coming over the loudspeaker, announcing that the store was closing for the night. I ventured downstairs and saw the announcer was my friend Sam Kaas, a 2010 Squalicum High School graduate. I asked…

Bellingham physical therapist earns advanced degree

Jane Richardson, owner of Skyline Physical Therapy in Bellingham, announced her completion of a Doctorate of Science in physical therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Lovely Design: Jeopardy Magazine Made with Real Gold

Jeopardy Magazine is the undergraduate-run literary and fine arts publication of Western Washington University that showcases the voices of students, faculty, staff, and alumni each spring. Their goal is to present Western's best works of the literary and fine arts as part of a cohesive and…

Whatcom Poet: Tim Pilgrim

Poet: Born in Montana, Tim Pilgrim is an associate professor of journalism at Western Washington University, with college degrees in education, English and communications.

Poetry then: "I've been writing poetry since sixth grade in Dillon, Mont. Published 'The woods near…

Legislature races show that money can't buy everything

If you ever feel depressed about our political system, dismayed by the growing influence of money, and PACs and Super PACs, remember the 27th District state Senate race of 2012.

Tacoma trial lawyer Jack Connelly raised some $1.1 million for that just-concluded race…

More students venture into digital classroom for online courses

Matthew McSweeney spends a lot of time on the computer, so when the senior at Skyline High School failed geometry last year his parents suggested he give math class another go, but instead online.
Fast-forward to fall semester and McSweeney is less than half way through his online…

The education assembly line

Last June, Teresa Sullivan, president of the University of Virginia, was unceremoniously forced out office.

Those members of the university’s governing board who wanted Sullivan out, led by Helen Dragas and a few big donors, were particularly keen for the…

Rivera to share excerpts from her course on African-American literature
²ÝÁñÉçÇø professor to repay $20,000 to school for unethical travel practices

A Western Washington University administrator who was gone nearly half of his first year on the job will have to repay $20,000 to the university as part of his settlement with the State Executive Ethics Board.

Douglas Nord also will have to pay a $5,000 civil penalty as part of the…

For The Military, A Possible Fall From Grace

Although the story so far is of a personal failing, it's possible that the widening sex scandal surrounding retired Gen. David Petraeus will begin to affect the military's reputation as a whole.

"David Petraeus suddenly falling that far off that high a pedestal is feeding…

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