Fall Quarter photoblog

Emily Porter, a Visual Journalism major and intern in the Office of Communications and Marketing, will share her views of the student experience at Western here each weekday. Check back often, and look for your friends!

by Emily Porter, Office of Communications and Marketing intern

Nico Gonzalez has designed almost all of his own tattoos including his favorite, which his on his forearm.

Lexie Stodden, first year graduate student, researches how sediments in the Gulf of Mexico affect salt deposits. She replicates that ecosystem by using corn syrup as “salt” in the bottom of a plastic tank.

Chloe Bambrick, senior, plans on teaching art class for fourth graders once she graduates.

Student Kat Varela works on images in the Fine Arts building for a class.

Ryan Schluter prefers studying outside, in the snow, instead of inside of a busy library.

Ryan Schluter prefers studying outside, in the snow, instead of inside of a busy library.

Jeff Bates, Associated Students programming manager, enjoys a bit of alone time reading his newspaper in the Viking Union.

Jorge Mendoza practices his drag makeup for some upcoming performances he is involved in. Drag for Mendoza was a recent passion that he said he plans on pursuing as a career.

Dane Douglas wears a sweatshirt created by his mother Cindy.

Sverre Oseberg-Finney teaches eager students passing by how to slackline.

Frau Fiber (left), visiting artist with The Clothing Consciousness Project, teaches Delaney Corcoran (right) how to create a rug out of used t-shirts.

William Zayas practices his gloving skills as he walks around campus in the rain. He competes in many gloving competitions including one hosted in California.

Cody Foust takes a stretch break in the library with his friend Olivia Hall.

May Wongkhempetch is studying one year abroad from Bangkok, Thailand. She said she decided to study at Western because she knows that Bellingham has many kind people who are friendly and generous.

Sarah Cederberg and Jacob Carver create a film for their Facebook page, which informs students about the activities around campus.

The temperature is dropping and more people are fleeing inside. Andrew Ipsen listens to music to inspire his own creations in the Wilson Library on Oct. 11.

If you find yourself passing by the Wilson library, have a look at the new addition. New chairs were brought onto campus Monday, Oct. 9 and should be placed by Tuesday, Oct 10.

If you find yourself passing by the Wilson library, have a look at the new addition. New chairs were brought onto campus Monday, Oct. 9 and should be placed by Tuesday, Oct 10.

If you find yourself passing by the Wilson library, have a look at the new addition. New chairs were brought onto campus Monday, Oct. 9 and should be placed by Tuesday, Oct 10.

Roam around the Environmental Studies building and you may find the essential study spots.

Not every class is all books and notepads. Grace Kennedy stays after class to build her assignment for her ceramics class.

Need a quiet place to study? The Western Libraries have a variety quiet places for students to work, including the Wilson Library Reading room, above.

Sophomore Levi Starkweather enjoys a skateboard session on a sunny fall day on campus.

Finding a quiet place to play an instrument at WWU is easier than one may think. Senior Jonathon McCullough practices the flute and piano in the Performing Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 29.

Finding a quiet place to play an instrument at WWU is easier than one may think. Senior Jonathon McCullough practices the flute and piano in the Performing Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 29.

WWU seniors Sean Rita (left), and Jackson Winner (right) hosted a "freedom ball" on Red Square yesterday, allowing anyone to express their thoughts or ideas on the ball.

Madi Dougherty, an employee at the Student Technology Center, tells students about the opportunity to learn about robotics by going to one of the upcoming STC seminars.