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This week, we decided to test Keghouhi’s design skills. We think she passed. Ayeee. Cover design by Keghouhi Bedoyan // AS Review
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IN THIS ISSUE NEWS 4 Letter to the Editor
Student responds to article on HoodFeminism
6 If you’re moto,
let’s do it. Ride it, my pony AS Productions presents Motopony with Bellamaine & City Hall
STUDENT LIFE 5 Get your AS a job at the job fair!
The Associated Students’ Job Fair can help you get a job
7 Space, time
and Matthew McConaughey AS Films brings “Interstellar” to campus
FEATURES 10
Treat yo’ self to some parks & recreation Check out the best parks Bellingham has to offer
12 In case you missed it...
Photos from last week’s events including Shabazz Palaces and BSU’s Heritage Dinner
We welcome reader submissions, including news articles, literary pieces, photography, artwork or anything else physically printable. Email submissions to as.review@wwu.edu. We welcome letters to the editor. Please limit your letter to 300 words, include your name, phone number and year in school, if you’re a student. Send them to as.review@wwu.edu. Published letters may have minor edits made to their length or grammar.
Abigail Ramos Kelly Mason Trevor Grimm Ian Sanquist Nontawat Thammawan Marina Price Alex Bartick Spencer Newsad Designer Keghouhi Bedoyan Adviser Jeff Bates
Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Lead Photographer Writers
MEChA de WWU held a vigil for Antonio Zambrano-Montes on Thursday, Feb. 26 in Red Square. Zambrano-Montes was a victim of police brutality involving Pasco, Wash. police. The vigil featured candles, a photo of Zambrano-Montes and rocks that created the alter space. MECha meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Center for Education, Equity and Diversity in Miller Hall 005. Photos by Abby Ramos // AS Review
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EVENTS AS Job Fair March 3 // 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. // VU MPR // Free The Associated Students is now hiring for next year! Find out about the different positions available at the AS Job Fair. Talk to current employees! For more information, turn to p. 5
Motopony w/ Bellamaine & City Hall March 6 // 8 p.m. // VU MPR // $7 w/ student ID & $12 general
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Need a night of lively music? Look no fur ther than AS Productions presents: Motopony w/ Bellamaine & City Hall. Tickets are available at the PAC Box Office. More information on p. 6
March 3 // 6 p.m. // Arntzen Hall 100 // Free Watch Christopher Nolan’s awardwinning film for free on campus! Join Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hawathaway in space exploration, hosted by AS Films. To learn more about the event and the movie, check out p. 7
Oh Sheep! A Petting Zoo!? March 4 // 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. // Comm Lawn // Free Chinchillas, a wallaby and bunnies, oh my! AS Productions Special Events brings you a petting zoo! Oh sheep, pet some fun animals!
Top Ten: Feb. 18 - 25 1
Chateau #4 Father John Misty
1940s Myster Dinner
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March 6 // 6:30 p.m. // Fairhaven Public Library // Tickets available at the PAC Box Office
Too Much Geographer
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Make You Better The Decemberists
A night of mystery! To solve this mystery, turn to p. 8
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Feel Safe All We Are
Humans vs. Zombies Winter Minigame
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Wiser And The Kids
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Away With The Boys Bellamaine
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Anti-Hero Smashing Pumpkings
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Happy Idiot TV On The Radio
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Put Your Number In My Phone Ariel Pink
March 7 // 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. // Parks Hall 146 // Free
Bring your own Nerf blasters, it’s another game of Humans vs. Zombies! No experienced required, you can be a human or a zombie, choose your side.
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AS Productions presents Oh sheep! A Petting Zoo?! on March 4. Poster by Zach Becker
Getting There Beardyman KUGS is the Associated Students’ student-run radio station. Listen online at kugs.org. If you’re interested in getting on the waves, pick up a volunteer application in the station’s office on the seventh floor of the VU.
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Letter to the Editor Dear AS Review, While I love that Western promotes diversity, I don’t believe that it should exclude Caucasian students on campus. Just last week I was reading about the event at Western called “Hood Feminism” and I did not appreciate the implication that only well off white women can express that they are feminists. I believe that anyone and everyone can be a feminist, gender and race do not limit anyone’s ability to promote equality for all human beings in the community. The event “Hood Feminism” was open to the public but, the insinuation that feminism can only be promoted by white women of means, led me to believe that the event was primarily for people of color, especially women, and that other people should not attend because they would not understand the plight of others. I believe all of Westerns students can sympathize with others and that a lack of empathy should
not be a reason to exclude specific people. In the future, I believe it would be in the best interest of the writers to generate excitement for events by being all inclusive and not colorshaming people out of attendance. All of the students on Western’s campus should be excited about events that encourage equality and the event itself should support equality in its attendance. I am happy that the event came to Western and helped to educate people about the reality of feminism and to dispel myths that some people may have, I think in the future events should be advertised to all students equally. Anytime an event is held on campus, it should be made aware that all students are welcome to attend, even if the event is catering to a certain group of people. Thank you for reading, Madison Finlay
The Review responds Dear Madison, Thank you for sharing your concerns to the AS Review. We are sorry you feel as though the article on HoodFeminism, entitled “Don’t just talk about, be about it,” misrepresented white women identifying as feminists. Rather than discourage the voices of white feminists, the article and the event were meant to strengthen the feminist movement at Western by encouraging and empowering the voices of people of color who identify as feminists through a safe-space discussion. In fact, white feminists were actually encouraged in the article to attend this event in order to “let marginalized identities speak for themselves, and encourage white, straight, ciswomen [who identify as feminists] to listen the needs of [individuals of] marginalized identities” – this is a direct quote from the article. Western’s campus 75 percent of the students are white. Historically, higher education institutions have been put in place for white students and have excluded students of color and other marginalized identities, including queer people, people with disabilities, etc… as well as women. The campus has limited safe spaces for all marginalized identities. This is why specific events like HoodFeminism are so imperative - not only in terms of representation, but these events also create and encourage a dialogue. The term feminism captures all different types of perspectives, including white women and we agree that anyone and everyone can be a feminist. However, it is important that every voice of the feminist movement
is heard – especially the voices of individuals of marginalized identities, because in our society those are the voices that are most commonly shut down. The point of HoodFeminism was to bring up the issues having to do with people of color that are not talked about among all spaces. The safe space was provided for ALL identities, but was created to primarily begin discussion as to why intersectionality is not talked about. Intersectionality is important because it gives voice to every identity that individuals hold. The AS Review is an entity of the Associated Students which strives to create inclusivity for all identities. We work hard to uphold this standard by demonstrating inclusivity throughout this publication. In the article “Don’t just talk about it, be about it,” Social Issues Resource Center Outreach Coordinator Israel Rios was paraphrased as saying “Rios believes that this event will not only be educational, but hopes that members of all races, genders and sexualities attend the event.” Although this was mentioned, we agree that we did not specifically state, “All identities are encouraged to attend.” If this was made unclear in the article, we apologize. Thank you for reaching out to us and expressing your concern. We encourage this type of dialogue as it allows each of us to learn and grow. We urge you and anyone else to seek out other resources on campus such as the different offices in the Resource and Outreach Programs and the Ethnic Student Center of the AS in order to continue this discussion and learn more about all identities. -AS Review Editoral Staff
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Get your AS a job at the job fair! By Nontawat Thammawan Poster By Keghouhi Bedoyan Spring is coming, and it’s time to hunt for new jobs to boost your work experience! The Associated Students will be hiring more than 100 positions this upcoming spring and will be hosting its annual AS Job Fair on Tuesday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Viking Union Multipurpose Room. Students can come speak with AS representatives and find out what kind of experiences are available. The AS is an organization designed and run by Western students for Western students, dedicated to serving and creating a fulfilling academic experience for all students on campus. The AS offers a wide range of employment opportunities, encouraging students to pursue their passions and develop their creativity and leadership skills. Assistant Director for Student Activities Lisa Rosenberg said one of the biggest attractions of working with the AS is the amount of individuality, professionalism and freedom associated with each position. “AS employees have the ability to set the courses of their own work and design their own programs,” Rosenberg said. “The AS has general parameters and guidelines, but students have plenty of room to exercise their creativity and implement ideas that they have.” AS positions provide students with a level of responsibilities that most part-time jobs can’t offer. For instance, some positions require students to supervise other students and even train new employees under the support of Western staff. The AS gives students the opportunity to pursue their passion through a variety of specific positions offered. If students love music and radio, they can apply for a position at KUGS to get a hands-on experience in running their own radio station.
If students are passionate about social justice or issues of identity, they can apply for positions at the Resource and Outreach Programs to work alongside people who have similar passions and craft their own programs to serve the cause, Rosenberg said. The AS is highly dedicated to promoting diversity on campus. Students also get to share their passion with other students on campus through events and programs they establish. AS Personnel Director Hannah Brock said Western has the second largest group of Associated Students in the United States, and students all work closely with one another. “It’s a family, and it really feels like it,” Brock said. “I applied for this position because I feel very passionate about the AS, and I wanted to bring that family atmosphere and the collaborative opportunities to students.” During her first year at Western, Brock said she didn’t feel very included in the community. But after getting herself involved with the AS through clubs and volunteering, Western started to feel like home. While many positions in the AS have relatively intimidating titles—director, supervisor, coordinator, etc.—and may not directly correlate to applicants’ majors, students should still apply for the positions if they’re really interested. Brock said students can apply the knowledge obtained from their major courses and contribute to the positions. Past experiences with the AS or job-related experience are not necessarily required as the AS wants all student to have equal chance of getting the job. Students can start applying for the positions on the AS website under on the employment section on March 3 or check out the AS Job Fair at the same day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VU MPR for more information. The job application closes April 7. The AS is an equal opportunity employer. Apply at as.wwu.edu
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If you’re moto, let’s do it. Ride it, my pony By Spencer Newsad Design by Keghouhi Bedoyan On March 6, the Associated Students will bring northwestern bands Motopony, Bellamaine and City Hall to the Viking Union Multipurpose Room. Heralding from Seattle and Tacoma, headliner Motopony is an indie folk-pop band with a Facebook description that reads, “Chief Seattle’s revenge channeled through a hybrid engine drone.” Bellamaine is a four-person noisy dream pop band hailing from Anacortes. Local band City Hall, comprised of Western students Casey Dunau, Luke Hogfoss and Erik Fure—the latter of whom is filling in for drummer and Fairhaven graduate Jake Barrow—will also take the stage that night. “It’s been a sort of bucket list thing for me personally to play a full-fledged AS Pop show on campus,” Dunau said. “One of my first experiences at Western was helping to set sound and lights for the Head and the Heart. When Eli [Hanavan] reached out to us, we were incredibly stoked.” AS Pop Music Coordinator Eli Hanavan is responsible for organizing the concert. “I really wanted to do an indie rock show this quarter,” Hanavan said. “Something along those lines that I think Western students would really enjoy.” Though Hanavan was familiar with Motopony’s music, he said it wasn’t until he heard positive reviews about their “energetic” live shows that he asked them to perform at Western. “Kinda serendipitously I was already talk-
ing to the agent of Bellamaine,” Hanavan said. “They’ve played shows at the Wild Buffalo and the Shakedown before, so they were looking forward to the opportunity to play Western. I had had them on the backburner for a while.” In order to keep ticket prices low, Hanavan said he wanted a local band to round out the bill. “City Hall is definitely one of Bellingham’s super-groups right now,” Hanavan said. “Just three guys who kill it. They’re really good.” The original members of City Hall— Dunau, Hogfoss and Barrow—met while working for the Viking Union Tech Crew, Dunau said. “The special thing about City Hall is our commitment to improving. I’m stealing this line from another band, but I’d say we take our craft very seriously while trying not to take ourselves too seriously,” Dunau said. “[Hogfoss] has this old-school indie sensibility where his guitar parts are often stripped down and very natural, but at the same time really intricate. Barrow’s got a real knack for this
almost booming folk feel where he could play his songs alone on an acoustic guitar and still create a huge sound. We’ve still kept a lot of Jake’s original parts, but Erik’s added this awesome almost funk feel, where everything’s super groovy.” Hanavan said production for the concert has run smoothly thus far. “The agents from all the bands are supereasy to work with,” Hanavan said. “Altogether probably one of the easiest shows I’ve had to put together so far.” Dunau expressed enthusiasm about performing with Motopony and Bellamaine. “Motopony and Bellamaine are great!” Dunau said. “Each band makes really visceral, immediate yet artistic music, so the lineup is a great match. We can’t wait to share the stage with them.” The show will run 8 to 11 p.m. Students can buy tickets for $7 and $12 general at the Performing Arts Center box office, or online at tickets.wwu.edu.
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Space, time and Matthew McConaughey By Marina Price Design by Zach Becker A free showing of director Christopher Nolan’s monumental Oscar-winning film “Interstellar” will be held on Western’s campus in Arntzen Hall 100 on March 3. Director of “Inception,” “The Dark Night” and “Memento,” Nolan is one for ambitious and grandiose films. “I thought it would be nice to give students the chance to see the movie again, maybe catch some things they missed the first time,” Associated Students Productions Film Director Sam Legg said. In the past few years, AS Films has changed the way it shows movies. Films were shown more frequently, but recently it’s changed its style to showing films less often and focusing more on films that have made an impact on culture. The result has been a much higher attendance level. “We might not fill up Arntzen 100, but we’ll probably come pretty close,” Legg said. “Interstellar” is definitely a big film. Our protagonist, Cooper - played by Matthew McConaughey - embarks on an intergalactic journey to scope out a new frontier for human settlement, believing that Earth will soon no longer be hospitable. The plot, written by Nolan and his brother Jonathon, is intellectually fast-paced and consistently emotionally engaging, grappling with both scientifically hypothetical ethical dilemmas and revisiting ones already explored. Following a popular trend
amongst Hollywood screenwriters as of late, the movie begins with earth in a state of dystopian collapse. What makes “Interstellar” so uncomfortably realistic is that instead of taking place in an alternate reality, the film opens to a vaguely conceivable future: one in which man has eventually over-invested in technological advances and neglected agriculture. This prompts an education system heavily devoted to farming and agricultural education, to the dismay of Cooper, whos two children Murphy and Tom are enrolled in the American public education system. Cooper believes that humans have a much better chance at survival through scientific advancement than through trying to resurrect agriculture. References are made to a recent WWIIIscale conflict, which significantly diminished the human population, while capricious and tumultuous wind patterns quickly decline the planet into an uninhabitable space. “Interstellar” won a well-deserved Academy Award in the visual effects field. Visuals are aesthetically crisp and completely encapsulating. In early scenes, the struggle between man’s pursuit of agriculture and man’s pursuit of intergalactic exploration is highlighted through the stunning visual contrast between metal and crop. McConaughey’s gritty cowboy-western acting style blends and contrasts in a similarly satisfying way with the minimal and sanitized surroundings of the space crafts, as
well as with his articulate co-star Anne Hathaway who plays the resourceful biotechnologist Amelia. Cooper’s faith that intergalactic human expansion is the only way to save the species is made absolute when he embarks on an intergalactic journey with Ameila, scientists Romilly and Doyle - David Gyasi and Wes Bentley - and two robots named TARS and CASE. “I think this movie is important to Western students and our generation because we have a lot of students interested in agriculture,” Legg said. He also said that as people of the technology age, many of which are involved in Science and Tecnology programs at Western, the advancement of technology is a relevant issue for us. We are now more plugged in than ever before, and scientific advancements are coming at exponential speeds. The movie is incredibly fast and even if you’ve seen it before, “Interstellar” is worth a rewatch, especially after hearing other interpretations and comments on the film. The free film will begin at 6 p.m. on March 3 in Arntzen 100.
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Dinner with a side of the 1940s and murder By Ian Sanquist Design by Tristan Wood On Friday, March 6, the 1940s Mystery Dinner Night will be held at the Fairhaven Public Library. The event, featuring a catered dinner, swing dancing, mock casino gaming, a mystery for participants to solve and other activities, is hosted by the Viking Radio Theatre, FoulPlay: The Murder Mystery Club and Swing Kids. The dinner goes from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Preregistration tickets are available at $15 for Western students and faculty and $20 for general admission. While the plot of the mystery is being kept under wraps, Viking Radio Theater Production Director Walter Lutsch was able to say that the dinner will transport participants back to 1942. The evening is not only themed around the 1940s—it’s actually set in the 1940s. “Guests have been invited to the opening of a new radio station, VRTE Bellingham. Our event will feel like a gala opening,” Lutsch said. “The turning point of the mystery will
take place at some point during the night and allow guests to participate in finding clues, interviewing suspects and solving the case.” Though “mystery” is in the event’s name, and a mystery will indeed be a major focus of the evening, there will be plenty of other non-mysterious activities to keep participants occupied. Participants can take dance lessons from the Swing Kids, play mock casino games including blackjack, poker and craps or enjoy a game of billiards hosted by Western’s Billiards Club. All the while, a murder mystery will be in progress, though how much participants choose to engage in it is entirely up to them. Swing Kids Vice President Devon Hamblett promised ample opportunities for guests to dance. “East coast swing. Jazz dance. They’ll learn basic turns and basic steps,” Hamblett said. “Anywhere the Swing Kids go there’ll be dancing.” Hamblett added that no experience is required, nor are guests required to come with a partner, as the dance will be a social event, where everyone dances with everyone.
Hamblett mentioned that Swing Kids meet Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room, in case guests wish to get a leg up on their dancing prior to the event. The dinner is hosted at the Fairhaven Public Library, built in 1905, and the event’s organizers are doing as much as they can to ensure fidelity to the styles and atmosphere of the 1940s. Shadows will be accentuated to lengths suitable to accommodate lurking danger. Western’s murder mystery club FoulPlay has been working to write the script and perform in the event, collaborating with Viking Radio Theatre. The live radio broadcast will likely include updates on the mystery in progress, to keep even those guests who aren’t actively participating in the mystery apprised of the murder afoot around them. “Expect to see FoulPlay members play larger than life ‘patrons’ of the event, participating in the same activities as the actual event goers,” FoulPlay President Tyler Detrick said. “Prepare to step into a lived-in world, full of mystery just under the surface of a world at war.”
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Getting #Lobbylicious down in Olympia AS Legislative Liaison Heather Heffelmire sends her sixth update from Olympia, Wash. Part Seven: More Lobby Days and Policy Cutoff!
Hello Western Friends! It’s Heather, your Legislative Liaison checking in once again to update y’all on my #LOBBYLICIOUS adventures down at our state’s capital. The last week was busy and full, but the student lobbyists are hard at work trying to keep tuition affordable and make higher education more accessible for everyone in our state. The week started off amazingly, when I got to meet up with almost 20 Associated Student Ethnic Student Center students down here for the first official ESC lobby day. Shout out to the amazing students who participated. It was great to see Western students taking over the capital once again and we were able to lobby on some important issues like Senate Bill 5732 which would mandate police officers wear body cameras and Senate Bill 5565 which would create a statewide Cesar Chavez day of recognition. I spent Monday in meetings with the ESC students and mingling with the other Western students that were at the capitol with our Environmental and Sustainability Programs office and some students working with Planned Parenthood. Throughout the week, I got to testify on more bills, like Representative Gerry Pollet’s House Bill 1982 which would increase academic advising on our campus and help increase graduation rates. This is an important bill since Western has no mandated advising. I don’t know about y’all, but I know that’s been really detrimental to my course of study to have such limited access to advisors. I’ve often felt like I’m not sure where to turn for information on what classes I need and have had to wait weeks before I was able to get an appointment with my advisor. This bill would work to start fixing this issue and I really appreciate representative Pollet for sponsoring it. I also got to testify on House Bill 2024 which would allow our state colleges and universities to use available student housing to provide dorms for low-income homeless students. This is an extremely important bill and addresses a problem that unfortunately isn’t talked about enough. Obviously, having a safe and stable place to call home is critical for students to have academic success and for hundreds of students in our state, this isn’t a reality. After testifying on this bill, I learned that Western and some other schools already have this housing available, but it’s important that this is publicized in ways that are accessible for students. Once I get back on campus, I’m hoping to work with our residence halls and other
groups to ensure students that need housing know how to get it. This week also brought policy cutoff, which for many is a time of celebration. Policy cutoff means that no new bills can be filed and now the work around the budget begins. I’m excited to start having budget conversations because we really need to make sure higher education and all the other critical social programs in our state have the funding they need! Until next time, STAY #LOBBYLICIOUS Y’ALL!
Contact Heather: Email at heatherheffelmire@yahoo.com Or visit the Representation and Engagement Programs: Viking Union 435
Heather Heffelmire, Western AS legislative liaison [left] with Tyler Bieber from The Evergreen State College [middle] and Ashlyn Salzman from Washington State University-Vancouver before they testify in the House Higher Education Committee on house bill 2024. Anytime is a good time for a selfie, right? #LOBBYLICIOUS”. Photo courtesy of Heather Heffelmire
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Treat yo’ self to some parks & recreation By Marina Price Photos by Trevor Grimm Bellingham is a beautiful city for parks. As the weather gets better, check out these near-by parks filled with great views and access to tons of outdoor activities. There’s no telling what fun awaits you at these parks. Whatcom Falls Park Located along Electric Avenue, Whatcom Falls Park has miles and miles of trails, a fish hatchery, playgrounds and access to swimming in Whatcom Creek. The park has beautiful views of Whatcom Falls and two picnic locations. Be sure to arrive early because the parking lot fills up fast, especially on the weekends. The park is also home to a dog-off-leash area and is a popular park with locals for dog walking.
Marine Park This small, nearly 2 acre park is located in Fairhaven, just behind the Bellingham Amtrak Station, and is easily accessible by car, bus or bike. The park is located on the water and is a great access point for kayakers. It also features a beautiful pebbly beach and a large grassy area, often filled with owners playing with their dogs and people relaxing in the sun. The park is home to a large picnic shelter, which can be rented for parties or other events. This park is often less crowded, especially in winter, for folks looking to find a more secluded spot. Open from dawn until dusk.
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Fairhaven Park Located just south of Fairhaven, this park was established in 1906. The park has access to trails, tennis courts, a basketball court, barbeque grills and picnic tables. It is also home to much of Padden Creek, which has some small waterfalls and salmon runs in the fall. The park also features a spray park, an installation to play in that shoots water out of various devices in the ground. This park is accessible by bus or bike from Western, and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Bring kids, dogs and cats to come play. Boulevard Park The famous Bellingham park has it all- an overwater boardwalk, a playground, Woods Coffee, a concert venue, a beach, fishing dock and it’s part of the South Bay Interurban Trail, which runs from Bellingham through Fairhaven. The park boasts beautiful views of Bellingham Bay, and is close enough for a quick stroll through Fairhaven for a bite to eat. During the summertime the park is home to beautiful flowers, and in the winter, Woods Coffee is a popular destination for students wanting to cozy up to a fire with hot apple cider. The park is located just a 20 minute walk to the south west of Western’s campus, and is open from 6 a. m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Arboretum Located just behind Western is a beautiful patch of forest which features miles of woodsy trails, an old quarry and a watchtower with breathtaking views of Bellingham and areas beyond. The area is home to the famous Chuckanut Formation, which is 6,000 meters of sedimentary sandstone deposit, the largest in North America. In 1923, some of the sandstone was chiseled away, to make room for a small road for Model-T Fords to drive through. The Arboretum is maintained by the Geology 497 class at Western, and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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ICYMI: Shabazz Palaces & BSU Heritage Dinner In case you missed it, here’s photos from Shabazz Palaces’ performance, hosted by AS Productions, and Black Student Union’s 23rd annual heritage dinner
Shabazz Palaces performs in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room on Friday, Feb 20. Photos by Trevor Grimm // AS Review
Western’s Black Student Union hosts its annual heritage dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21. This year’s theme was “Since ‘64: Paving the Way for 50 More.” Photos by Abby Ramos // AS Review