In the Media
"With the jot of a stylus across an electronic drawing pad, Tavis Highlander can take a new Camaro from stock to state-of-the-art in a matter of minutes.
Highlander (his first name is pronounced TAY-vis) uses his artistic skills in Highlander Concept Rendering, a business he started in 2006 on the Internet. He designs concept cars and other automotive-related items for companies like Hot Rod and Camaro Performers magazines, Hasbro, Chrysler and Pirelli Tires."
"Earlier this season, Bellingham sprints coach Dena Birade had senior sprinter Brock Steffen write down his goals on a piece of paper and put them up on his mirror at home so that he could see them every day."
"Western Washington University sophomore Katie Sharpe finished in a two-way tie for 60th at the NCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championships which ended Saturday at the Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz."
"Western Washington University leads in the men's standings and is tied for first place in the women's standings after Friday's opening day at the ninth annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships being held at McArthur Stadium on the campus of host Western Oregon University."
"Western Washington University sophomore Katie Sharpe is 60th heading into final-day action Saturday at the NCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championships in Mesa, Ariz.
Sharpe shot 13-over par 84 on Friday, May 14, at the Longbow Golf Club for a 54-hole total of 252. She had an opening-round 83 on Wednesday and shot 85 on Thursday."
"On April 20, Ken Bothof stood in front of 600 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay supporters at the annual Packers-Phoenix Steak Fry fundraiser at Lambeau Field and told them not to believe media reports about the athletic department’s financial struggles."
"Ten Western Washington University women's rowing student-athletes, led by three-time honoree and team captain Madeleine, have been named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference At-Large Academic all-star team announced Thursday, May 13."
"As a classroom of peers looked on, junior Calina Lawrence watched her model windmill waver in the breeze of an electric fan.
After a few agonizing seconds the blades began to turn, and with a faint whir the windmill transformed into a red blur. As the blades spun, a fishing line tied to a spindle steadily elevated a weight off the floor and up to the table top."
"I relate to the average high school graduate.
The key word there is “average.”
Throughout middle and high school, and into college, I wasn’t a student who stood out. I didn’t make an effort to be noticed — pretty much the opposite."
"A Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a classic play, a music festival, and science-based kids' activities are some of the events taking place Thursday through Sunday, May 13-16, at Western Washington University's Back 2 Bellingham Alumni and Family Weekend.
The event marks the first time an alumni event has merged with the longstanding Western Showtime Family Weekend. Among the events:"