Students lobby in Olympia for WWU

Western Washington University students traveled to Olympia on Monday, Jan. 17, to meet with state legislators. University Communications intern Alex Roberts was on hand to capture the action.

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Western senior Michael Lang gives a copy of the Associated Students legislative agenda to Representative Susan Fagan of the 9th Legislative District during the student lobby day in Olympia Jan. 17. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Western Washington University student lobbyists Cameron Colbo, left, Lora Beatty, Michael Lang, Kaitlyn Lohder, Rebekah Hook and Colin Watrin prepare for their first meeting of the day with Senator Derek Kilmer of the 26th Legislative District. Photo by A
Associated Students President Colin Watrin, left, and graduate student Rebekah Hook meet Senator Derek Kilmer of the 26th Legislative District. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Associated Students President Colin Watrin debriefs with WWU senior Michael Lang after the meeting with Senator Derek Kilmer of the 26th Legislative District. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
The WWU student lobbyists explored the State Capitol building in between meetings with state representatives. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
The inside of the Washington State Capitol building. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Associated Students President Colin Watrin talks with graduate student Rebekah Hook in the senate chambers. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Western senior Michael Lang looks out at the empty house chambers. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Student lobbyists Michael Lang, Rebekah Hook, Colin Watrin and Mike Pond pose in front of the State Capitol building in Olympia. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Western senior Michael Lang studies his notes prior to a meeting with state representatives. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
Western graduate student Rebekah Hook discusses the Associated Students legislative agenda with Representative Christine Rolfes of the 23rd Legislative District. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern
The Washington State Capital building in Olympia. Photo by Alex Roberts | University Communications intern