A Day in the Life
My name is Kayla Hall and I am a senior majoring in linguistics and minoring in TESOL. I grew up in San Diego, about 10 minutes away from the Mexican border. Growing up in a border town was a fascinating experience and one that made me love and appreciate the…
Whenever the middle or end of the quarter looms near, exams and projects often become a source of stress for students. To lower stress levels during these time periods, here are three ways to stay calm and study on:
Don’t study completely on your own.Working on a project or exam…
Summer 2017 graduate Armando Morales-Rivera chose Western Washington University’s Everett location for two reasons: the university’s diverse culture and energetic environment.
As a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling student, Morales-Rivera had…
Each day, we make an impact. Maybe it’s through choosing to ride a bike rather than drive. Or, it’s by practicing active listening when your coworker tells a story. Every action we take makes an impact.
In Bellingham, there are multiple ways to make a…
There is always something to do in Bellingham.
Maybe it’s a late night show downtown or a daytime event for the family. Regardless of what it is you’re looking for, you’ll find something.
If you’re looking to find an event to attend, one of…
It’s 6 p.m. You’re finally home, away from class and work. You settle into your spot and take a few minutes to relax. Calmness starts to come over you, when you remember you have the big test next week. The urge to relax for the night is strong, but you know…
Western Washington University student Hannah Wehrer traveled to Japan in 2017 to teach English to students as part of Western’s TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program. Here’s her story:
My name is Hannah Wehrer and I am a Japanese and East Asian Studies major…
Giving season is upon us! Although the time to be compassionate and generous should be a year-long intent, the smells of turkey dinners and the sounds of jingling bells seem to give us all the subtle reminder we need. In the spirit of giving, I wanted to…
While Bellingham in the summer is a glorious thing, Bellingham in the fall is spectacular. Those craggy peaks of the Canadian mountains – usually hazy on the horizon – now appear in laser-sharp focus on clear days. I can look outside my window getting ready for work, and without any extra early-…
Who calls them what and where:
Growing up, I never thought about whether or not the term starfish is what the five-armed marine animals that brighten up the ocean should be called. Yet now I am finding myself hear both the term starfish and sea star. So, which name is it?
For…