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Everett woman tackles bias in all shapes and sizes

Jordan Richardson graduated cum laude from Western Washington University. At commencement June 14, she was honored as a Presidential Scholar. Smart and creative, she is also unapologetic when she uses a certain “F word”.
“I am a fat woman,” the 21-year-old said. “I use it as a…

2014-06-27
Western students help prove the benefits of salad bars in Bellingham schools 2014-06-24
From Window Magazine: 'The Power of Resilience' 2014-06-10
New suicide prevention program searching for name 2014-06-03
Body Pride Week continues through Friday 2014-05-20
After injury, a reminder about sign placement on campus 2014-05-14
Preventing child sexual abuse can also reduce college assaults, rapes

College campuses are among of the most dangerous places in America for women. According to the 2014 White House Council on Women and Girls, one out of five college women are sexually assaulted and nearly one out of 10 college men are rapists.

This pervasive problem first gained national…

2014-05-12
More than 40 Whatcom County eateries earn food safety awards

The Whatcom County Health Department has recognized 42 local eateries for excellence in safe food handling with its 2013 Silver Platter Awards.

The award is given to dining establishments that achieve outstanding scores during routine food safety inspections throughout the year. Less than…

2014-05-12
Revised policy on smoking, vaping up for review 2014-04-29
In the Middle with You: Event highlights experiences with accepting body image

Adrienne D’Alo was on her high school swim team for four years with about 90 other girls. Most of their time together was spent in swimsuits and most talk revolved around body image. Every practice D’Alo and others on the swim team would talk about what they wished their bodies looked like.…

2014-04-24
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