AS Review - September 22, 2014

Letter from the AS President: Annika Wolters, p. 3 AS Outdoor Center: Get outdoors with help from the OC, p. 9 What’s Trevor been up to? p. 16 Vol. 30 #1 9.22.14

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Abigail Ramos Kelly Mason Trevor Grimm Keghouhi Bedoyan Jeff Bates

IN THIS ISSUE THE AS 4 What’s in your office?

The AS Board lets us in to their personal offices, wonder what secrets we’ll find?

9 AS Outdoor Center

The Outdoor Center takes us on a trip to their domain.

STUDENT LIFE 8 The ESC Read into all the features the Ethnic Student Center has to offer to all Western students.

12 ASP has it all!

Take a look into the inner workings of AS Productions.

FEATURES 15 Tune In! KUGS 89.3 FM gives us a glimpse behind the scenes.

16 Summer Concerts A photo collage featuring summer concerts Trevor went to.

EVENTS AS Red Square Info Fair

Days of Future Past

September 22 & 23 // 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Red Square // Free

September 23 // 9 11:45 p.m. // Comm Lawn // Free

Check out all the Associated Students has to offer at the 2014 Fall Info Fair. Learn about the different organizations that make up the AS and the services they provide.

Enjoy free food, stuff and music courtesy of KUGS 89.3 FM.

Enjoy your last night of freedom watching the latest X-Men movie.

Hosted by AS Films, there will be food and prize giveaways.

AS Outdoor Movie: X-Men:

September 26 // 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. // VU //

VU Late Night: Let the Adventure Begin

Free Brought to you by AS Special Events free food, prizes, and a mechanical bull! Performences by Reptile Man and Dead Parrot’s Society.

High St. Music & Arts Festival September 27 // 1 - 5 p.m. // PAC Plaza // Free A great way to start off the first weekend of the school year! Live music, free food, and lots of swag giveaways!

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From AS President: Welcome!

Associated Student President Annika Wolters welcomes back all new and returing Western students. Photo by Isaac Martin and Trevor Grimm // AS Review

The Associated Students and its Board of Directors extends a warm welcome to every student.

Let’s take a moment to remember every obstacle we have overcome to be here. Maybe we had teachers who said we would never get into a university, or our parents couldn’t give us much help when applying, or paying, for college. We all have friends who are not here.

Remember how privileged we are, so we can feel empowered to give 100 percent to our education and our own personal development.

If you are holding this in your hands, you are likely looking for more things to get involved in. Take your time to decorate your new room, make a trip to the Viking Union Gallery for the annual poster sale, and register to vote at your new address! If you are a first-year student, I assure you that living on campus gives you a closer view of your classes and other services such as such as academic advis-

ing, counseling, the Wade King Recreational Center, our enormous Wilson Library, and of course the Associated Students in the Viking Union.

That’s why I’m here: to welcome every student to the Associated Students, a student-led organization that exists to guarantee student representation in decisions that impact students, support our own leadership development, provide resources and information, along with opportunities for students to organize around our special interests.

You can find the many offices and your engaging peers working in the Associated Students on the fourth and fifth floors of the Viking Union. If you are a visual person, simply walk in the Viking Union, go down the stairs, and walk right past the Post Office. We are in the heart of the Viking Union.

Our programs and services cater to students who are passionate about exploring our own identities, learning about film and music, business and government, the great outdoors, and student representation at the local, state and federal levels—just to name a few! You’ll find nothing but students working for you.

Enjoy your years at Western. Maybe next fall, we will see you working in one of the offices at the Associated Students! Stick around and apply for a committee or a job, our clubs are open to all students.

Bet you can’t join only one. If you are psyched about comic books, first aid, or Beyonce, there is a club for that. Check out Orgsync.com to browse every club at Western. If you want to create your own club, I hope to see it on Orgsync one day!

Come by just to say hello, and ask any question about Western you can think of. I can’t list every opportunity on one page, so come by and see me! My office is your office.

Contact the AS Board Annika Wolters, AS President Email: as.president@wwu.edu Jaleesa Smiley, ASVP for Academic Affairs Email: asvp.academics@wwu.edu Giselle Alcantar Soto, ASVP for Activities Email: asvp.activities@wwu.edu

Cristina Rodríguez, ASVP for Diversity Email: asvp.diversity@wwu.edu Sarah Kohout, ASVP for Governmental Affairs Email: asvp.gov@wwu.edu

Zach Dugovich, ASVP for Student Life Chelsea Ghant, ASVP for Business Email: asvp.life@wwu.edu and Operations Email:asvp.busops@wwu.edu

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What’s in your office?

By Abigail Ramos & Kelly Mason

The Associated Student Board of Directors let us take a peak into their offices to get to know them better. From numerous plants to plenty of pictures, we were able to fit into their busy schedules and get a first look at who they are!

What’s your favorite thing in your office?

I really like my plant. A baby palm, it keeps getting bigger. And some baby roses. Half of them are yellow and half of them are purple.

Mostly my plants and the students that come see me are my favorite things in my office What best describes you in your office?

Something that represents me is this yellow 9 ball keychain, I like to play pool and I like to practice a bunch of stuff. Yellow is my favorite color, the 9 ball and the 1 ball are both yellow.

I always see better with stripes and the 1 ball is a solid so the 9 ball is my favorite ball in the pool table. I have it on my keychain to remind me to keep shooting even when I miss or to keep practicing things that I may not be good at right then but I’ll come back another day and I’ll be ready.

AS President Annika Wolters invites all students to visit the AS Board at VU 504. Photos by Trevor Grimm// AS Review

Giselle Alcantar Soto, ASVP for Activities What’s your favorite thing in your office?

My cactus plant is my favorite thing in my office. It reminds me of my home roots of Mexico. It’s also a resilient plant and doesn’t need much water, which is great because I’m pretty forgetful with plants. It also reminds me of myself, because it’s a fighting plant which is like my get go attitude.

What is something that best describes you?

My jar of sand probably best describes me, because sand molds its self to its different situations. I myself am very adaptable and bend easily, but I still hold to my values because they are important to me. I’m also an empathetic person, like sand how it hugs itself around objects.

Cristina Rodríguez, ASVP for Diversity What best describes you?

I think what best describes be would be my patch of the coat of arms from the Guatemalan flag.

It represents my identity as a Guatemalan and I think that branches a lot of my experience with diversity issues and it’s an identity that I’m never going to lose sight of.

Is there anything you want students to know about your office?

Something people don’t know is I really like to practice safe space and I have experience with practicing safe space. I worked at the Disability Outreach Center and I really believe in moving that concept in every location on campus so please remember that when you come in the Board of Directors.

It’s not just for business it’s also for a safe space, if you need to be heard or look for resources.

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The AS Board shows us around their office!

Jaleesa Smiley, ASVP for Academic Affairs What are on your walls?

My wall is incomplete, but on my wall so far there are some positive affirmations from a couple of my friends that they shared with me during the ESC conference. A picture of my little sister, I have 9 siblings, so I need to add some more pictures! Some stickers from the different offices around the AS, our board picture, which

I just love, it’s our first picture together.

What best describes you in your office?

The different colors on my wall. I say the different colors because I’m interested in a lot of things. I have multiple perspectives and these colors represent everything, every possible combination. I couldn’t choose one color.

Chelsea Ghant, ASVP for Business and Operations What is your favorite thing in your office?

The photo of my team that I worked with as an office assistant in the Ethnic Student Center.

This is one of my favorite things because it reminds me of where I started and the ESC is a great place, it was a home away from home when I came to Western.

Is there anything you want students to know about your office?

I am a resource to all students, whatever questions they have that I don’t know the answer to I will definitely find the answer to. I love Western and I’m grateful to be here, it’s a privilege and I will make this time here a great one and hopefully the students will be pleased with what the Board does this year.

Zach Dugovich, ASVP for Student Life What are on your walls?

I have the proposed routes for the late night shuttle that will hopefully happen fall quarter, definitely before winter quarter.

I have a poster of my favorite quote. “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on” as said by Thomas Jefferson and that’s something I would like to live my life by. I think

it might apply more to Sarah than it does to me, because she’s in here 24 hours.

Is there anything you want students to know about your office?

Please stop by whenever to talk to me, if you ever have any concerns or want to discuss residents life, sustainability issues or environmental issues.

Sarah Kohout, ASVP for Governmental Affairs Is there anything you want students to know about you or your office?

Whenever the door is open, please come in and talk to me. I love talking to students about ways that they can get involved like if they want to join any AS committees, if they want to be a part of Western Votes! or if they want to be involved in the Legislative Affairs Council.

Show us something that best represents you or your position.

This tea tumbler here would really represent me best because it’s really efficient and I really like efficiency.

You can steep the tea and grab it on the go and so I like it because it’s super efficient. I really like tea and I really like that you can take it on the go. So I think it represents how I appreciate efficiency.

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Representation & Engagement Program says: Don’t forget to vote!

By Abigail Ramos The Representation and Engagement Programs office exist to make sure students are represented on all levels of government according to AS REP Director Patrick Eckroth.

“We have committees to make sure people are represented of the AS government as well as the University government,” Eckroth said.

There are two types of liaisons between students and government.

Local liaisons make sure students are represented and heard at city council, in neighborhood advisory councils, and other community organizations. Legislative liaisons make sure students are represented on the state and federal legislative levels.

On campus the AS Elections Coordinator handles the AS Board of Directors Elections every spring. The REP office also has the voter registration program, which makes sure that students are registered to vote.

The REP office also provides the physical and online copies of the New York Times to students, free of charge.

The REP will be having a “Rock the Vote” event that will be hap-

pening late October, where musical guest will be featured as a part of the educational event to let students know why it is important to vote.

In preparing for Viking Lobbying day, which happens every year during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, there will be a training held by the legislative liaison.

Collaboration with other AS organizations, such as the Ethnic Student Center and Environmental clubs, is in the works to make the event much bigger.

Patrick Eckroth says he wants students to know how important it is to vote.

“It’s important not to just be registered but to actually vote, to build student power in the legislature and make those changes actually occur because you have to actually act,” Eckroth said.

Students are also welcomed to come stop by the Representation and Engagement Programs office to speak to liaisons if they have an issue they want addressed at the legislature.

For more information on the REP: Email: as.rep@wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.4267 In person: VU 435 Online: as.wwu.edu/rep Facebook: facebook.com/ WwuAsElections

The Representation and Engagement Programs office includes: AS Representation and Engagement Director Patrick Eckroth, Voter Coordinator Evelyn Kennedy, AS Committee Coordinator Griffin Crisp, AS Elections Coordinator Mayra Guizar, AS Local Liaison Kendra Thomas and AS Legislative Liaison Heather Heffelmire. Photo by Trevor Grimm // AS Review

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Lights, Camera, KVIK!

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KVIK offers students a first-hand experience in video production, KVIK Coordinator Nate Sawtell said KVIK caters to what students want to make.

“Students can come with an idea and there would be a definite way of making that idea happen,” Sawtell said.

VTV, SHOW! The Show and Fourth Wall Films are programs KVIK features.

“We’re hopefully starting a new show with KUGS and recording their in studio sessions,” Sawtell said.

KVIK comes fully equipped for official program use, which members of KVIK are granted.

As a kick-off event, KVIK will be having a Fall 2014 AllStation Meeting, where returning and prospective KVIK volunteers are invited to attend. Free pizza will be provided on the Monday, Sept. 29 event that will be happening at 6 - 7 p.m. in VU 565.

There will also be a student film festival that will most likely happen in late October.

Nate Sawtell mentions he thinks getting involved with video production, KVIK specifically, is a great way to meet AS KVIK Coordinator Nate Sawtell said students can make any sort of videos from students that might also be passionate about the same things documentaries, narrative work or anything else that interest students. Photo by Trevor other persepectative film makers are interested in.

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For more information on KVIK: Previous shows on KVIK included Lord of Zombie City, The WWUsical, Electric Shadow Shorts and You Would!.

KVIK Coordinator Nate Sawtell Email: as.kvik@wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.2343 In person: VU 423 Online: as.wwu.edu/asp Youtube: youtube.com/user/KVIKWWU Facebook: facebook.com/AS.WWU.KVIK

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AS Ethnic Student Center A home away from home

By Abigail Ramos banner design by zach becker

The Ethnic Student Center is a space for students to learn about cultures, ethnicities and club opportunities, says Teena Thach the ESC Marketing & Outreach Coordinator.

Thach also mentions the ESC provides student leadership positions within the ESC clubs. She says students don’t normally know the ESC is equipped with its own computer lab open for all students.

“We also have a meeting room that students can reserve for any reason”, she said.

ESC Support Programs Coordinator Ana Palma Gutierrez wants students to know the ESC offers academic support from the Student Outreach Services from Elena Pereyra. As Program Coordinator, Gutierrez oversees all the clubs within the ESC. “I also help our clubs with event planning or any questions they may have. We are here to support students,” Gutierrez said. Tutoring is also offered the last week of every quarter for students.

The Ethnic Student Center will be having their 24th Annual conference held at Whidbey Island starting Friday, Oct. 3 until Sunday, Oct. 5.

“There is culture sharing, workshops, and facilitators that are there to offer advice to students” Thach said. She says the conference is a great way for students to meet other students.

The ESC will also be hosting a Kick-off to welcome new and old students back to Western. The event will be Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 5 - 7 p.m. held at the ESC, with free pizza and ice breakers.

“We want students to connect with each other, especially for new

From left to right: ESC Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Teena Thach, ESC Program Coordinator Danielle Smith, ESC Coordinator Nate Panelo and ESC Support Programs Coordinator Ana Palma Gutierrez. Photo courtesy of Kevin John Canda

students to know there are other students to support them, everyone is invited to come”, Thach said.

Gutierrez mentions that many clubs will have numerous events throughout the year, including heritage dinners. Gutierrez wants students to know everyone is welcome to the ESC. Thach suggest the best way to keep up with all the events the ESC throws is to follow their Twitter page and to like their Facebook page.

“Don’t be scared to come in, we’re really nice and we love meeting new people,” Thach said.

Contact the ESC Email: as.esc.programs@ wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.7271 In person: VU 420 Website: as.wwu.edu/esc Facebook: facebook. com/WWU.ESC Twitter: @WWUESC

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AS Outdoor Center Get outdoors with help from the OC

By Kelly Mason Design by Zach Becker Western’s Associated Students Outdoor Center encourages students to get outside and be active. The OC is here to help students of any skill level get involved in outdoor activities. From white water kayaking to rock climbing, from backcountry skiing to hiking, the OC can provide the gear, the know-how or even the opportunity.

On top of being a resource for students on all things outdoorsy, the OC offers an in-house bike shop, equipment rentals, an outdoor ropes challenge course and tons of excursion adventures.

Visit the OC at the Info Fair on Sept. 22 & 23, they’ll be the ones in Fischer Fountain on the rafts and you can also catch the OC at Viking Union Late Night on Friday, Sept. 26. To sign up for an excursion, rent equipment, fix your bike or learn about your favorite outdoor activity, head over to the OC. All skill levels welcomed, don’t be shy.

“The biggest thing that I want students to know, is that you don’t need to have any previous outdoor experience what so ever. We try to be as welcoming as possible to any skill levels,” OC Equipment Shop Coordinator Will Jones said.

From left to right: OC Excursions Coordinator Brian Bates, OC Excursions Assistant Coordinator Peter Dykes, OC Marketing Resources Coordinator Nidia Hernandez, OC Challenge Coordinator Ian Fisk and OC Equipment Shop Coordinator Will Jones. Photo by Trevor Grimm // AS Review

Contact the Outdoor Center Email: as.oc.equipment@wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.3112 In person: VU 150 Website: as.wwu.edu/outdoor Facebook: facebook.com/wwuasoc Twitter: @wwuasoc

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Safe spaces, legal advice, free condoms: OH MY!

The Resource and Outreach Programs consists of seven different centers which provide students with safe spaces to discuss the unique issues they face, resources to help assist students and an inclusive community to encourage positive self-identities.

The ROP is made up of the Sexual Awareness Center, Soical Issues Resource Center, Veterans Outreach Center, Women’s Center, Queer Resource Center, Legal Information Center and Disability Outreach Center.

Its main goal is to empower and support all members of Western’s diverse community, through information, activities, advocacy and peer education, while promoting intersectionality and broad social justice on campus and in the community.

Each office under the ROP umbrella hosts events and activities to raise awareness and promote the AS’s ideals of inclusiveness within Western’s community. Students of all identities are welcome and encouraged to attend events and visit every center the ROP has to offer.

In addition, the ROP also provides the opportunity for Western students to gain valuable work, volunteer and life experience.

Top row, left to right: Sexual Awareness Center Coordinator Allie Moore, Women’s Center Assistant Coordinator Sarah Covert-Bowlds, Women’s Center Vagina Memoirs Facilitator Sara Richards, Disability Outreach Center Coordinator Mirabelle Blech, Legal Information Center Assitant A Ulmer, Women’s Center Assistant Coordinator for Creative Programming Johnna Gurgel, Legal Information Center Coordinator Oscar Aguirre, Social Issues Resource Assistant Coordinator Belina Seare. Bottom row, left to right: Resource and Outreach Center Programs Director Samantha Goldblatt, Veterans Outreach Center Coordinator Matthew Swisher, Queer Resource Center Coordinator Coco Dunbar, Queer Resource Center Assistant Coordinator Dreya Williams. Photo

by Trevor Grimm // AS Review

Upcoming ROP events Disability & Donuts: A Disability Outreach Center Kick-Off Event Oct.1, VU 565, 6-8 p.m.

Kick off the year with the DOC! Enjoy free donuts and refreshments, while you learn all about what the DOC has to offer.

Women’s Center and Sexual Awareness Center present: Connections & Expressions Oct. 2, VU 462, 6-8 p.m.

Start the school year off right with the WC and SAC. Join in on discussing sexuality and gender issues, socializing and doing fun arts and crafts.

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Reach out to the Resource & Outreach Programs Queer Resource Center The QRC provides a safe space for students who identify as queer and their allies. Besides being a supportive and safe resource itself, the QRC offers additional resources for students to utilize. It acts as a hub for students of all gender identities, focusing on affirming positive self identities.

For more information: Visit: VU 515 Call: 360.650.6120 Email: as.qrc@wwu.edu

Veteran’s Outreach Center The VOC helps support veterans and concern individuals by providing resources, creating a positive environment and raising awareness.

For more information: Visit: VU 530 Call: 360.650.6115 Email: as.voc@wwu.edu

Sexual Awareness Center The SAC strives to provide students with the knowledge to make safe decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It offers safe space for students of any sexual idenity to learn about sexuality and sexual health.

For more information: Visit: VU 518 Call: 360.650.6117 Email: as.sac@wwu.edu

Social Issues Resource Center The SIRC raises awareness for social issues that affect students and the world at large. In addition to providing resources, the SIRC allows a diverse range of voices and perspectives to be heard.

For more information: Visit: VU 512 Call: 360.650.6804

Disability Outreach Center The DOC provides students with information about disabilities as well as resources for students with disabilities. It raises awareness about disabilities while promoting a safe space for all students.

For more information: Visit: VU 528 Call: 360.650.6116 Email: as.rop.doc@wwu.edu

Legal Information Center The LIC encourages students to know and understand their legal rights by creating a non-judgemental and confidential space. Gain a better understanding of the law, the legal system and your legal rights.

For more information: Visit: VU 517 Call: 360.650.6111 Email: as.legalinfo@wwu.edu

For more information on the ROP contact: AS ROP Director Samantha Glodblatt Email: as.rop.director@wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.6127 In person: VU 511 Online: as.wwu.edu/rop Twitter: @wwurop

Women’s Center The WC creates an empowering space for students of all gender identities. WC promotes gender equality through encouraging dialogue, providing resources and creaing inclusive events.

For more information: Visit: VU 514 Call: 360.650.6114 Email: as.women@wwu.edu

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Music, films, coffee and art ASP has it all!

The Underground Coffeehouse Nestled in the third floor of the Viking Unioin, the Underground Coffeehouse is a favorite spot for coffee, community and comfy couches. Free events are hosted for students and community members on weeknights, including specialty programs Mondays through Thursdays.

For more information: Visit: VU 422 Call: 360.650.3263 Email: as.coffeehouse@wwu.edu Pop Music Pop Music brings performers to get you excited and even in a state of disbelief that Western could attract such amazing bands. From punk to hip-hop, from local heroes to MTV heart throbs, Pop Music provides music to suit just about anyone’s taste.

For more information: Visit: VU 422 Call: 360.650.2846 Email: as.popmusic@wwu.edu

Special Events Special Events strives to surprise & delight the Western community with their programming antics. From spoken word artists to hydraulic car shows, Special Events uses the freedom inherent in its name to bring exciting events to our campus.

For more information: Visit: VU 422 Call: 360.650.3738 Email: as.specialevents@wwu.edu

Films ASP Films produces film events on campus 4 times per quarter rangining from large-scale ‘festival’ type events to more intimate setting style of events.

For more information: Visit: VU 422 Call: 360.650.6130 Email: as.films@wwu.edu

For more information on ASP: ASP Director Camie Herk Email: as.productions@wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.6803 In person: VU 422 Online: as.wwu.edu/asp Twitter: @WWU_ASP Facebook: facebook.com/WWUASP

Viking Union Gallery The VU Gallery’s primary focus is to contribute to the artistic culture of Western through exhibiting the works of students and of regional and community artists.

Visit: VU 422 Call: 360.650.6534 Email: as.gallery@wwu.edu

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Pop in with AS Productions Events: Full on with Western Welcome Week

banner design by stephen ateser

AS Films presents “X-men Days of Future Past” free at 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 on the Comm lawn.

AS Productions Upcoming Events VU Late Night: Let the Adventure Begin When: Friday Sept. 26, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Where: Viking Union What: Special Events brings you activites, performers, food and prizes! There will be a mechanical bull, jousting, hoverball, and archery, as well as performances by Reptile Man and Dead Parrot’s Society! Food will be provided throughout the night and there will be tons of prizes to win. The event is completely free and welcome to all students!

Back row left to right: Marketing Coordinator Arts & Entertainment Edward Cuevas,Films Coordinator Samuel Legg, Pop Music Coordinator Eli Hanavan, VU Gallery Director Jean-louis Gazabat, Marketing Coordinator Music & Entertainment Nicholas Emard and Underground Coffeehouse Coordinator Jonah Falk. Middle row left to right: Special Events Coordinator Danielle Oyama, Assistant Director for Marketing & Assessment Lauren Sires, and ASP Director Camie Herk. Bottow row: Logisticas & Volunteer Coordinator Erica Manano. Photo

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High Street Music and Arts Festival When: Saturday Sept. 27, 1 - 5 p.m.

Where: PAC Plaza [MPR in case of rain] What: Pop Music brings a fun eventful festival to start off the school year! Live music from Manatee Commune, Polyrhythmics, Tangerine amd Mr. Feelgood & The Firm Believers. The Ethnic Student Center, the Environmental Center, The Outback and the Outdoor Center will be hosting different activities. Free food and swag will be given away from local businesses. Come hear some local music and get to know the community!

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Get your green on with the ESP!

By Abigail Ramos On top of a five acre organic farm, a grant to make our campus more green and providing students with alternative transportation, the Environmental and Sustainability Program office provides numerous opportunities for Western’s students.

The ESP Director Sadie Normoyle says students are often surprised to know about the Outback farm featured on campus through Fairhaven College.

“Students don’t know we have a full sized organic farm on campus that produces food,” Normoyle said.

The farm provides learning opportunities for students to develop skills in gardening. Students can be a part of community plots where they will learn the skills they need for their plot and are provided with the tools and resources necessary.

For more information the ESP: Email: as.esp@wwu.edu Phone: 360.650.6129 In person: VU 422 Online: as.wwu.edu/esp Facebook: facebook.com/ ASEnvironmentalCenter

From left to right: Green Fee Education Coordinator Colin Ridgley, Enviromental & Sustainability Programs Director Sadie Normoyle, Outback Farm Assistant Coordinator Grace Coffey, Alternative Transportation Coordinator Karen Izumoto and Enviromental Center Coordinator Galen Herz. Photo by Trevor Grimm // AS Review

Through the ESP, the Green Energy Fee is a student grant program where students can propose projects to reduce Western’s carbon footprint.

Looking to expand the late night shuttle route, to be more accessible for students, the Alternative Transportation also deals with student bus passes, bike safety and tips on trips not only for Bellingham but to Seattle and even Portland.

The Environmental Center will be hosting a kickoff event “Let’s Go Outback Tonight” on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 6 - 8 p.m., where a tour of the Outback Farm will start at 5 p.m. for students who want to become more familiar with the farm.

Normoyle says the ESP is offering an unpaid internship opportunity for students to get involved right in the center of working with environmental issues, more information is avaliable on the ESP’s Facebook page or by emailing Sadie Normoyle.

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Turn on, tune in, drop out with KUGS KUGS is Western’s non-profit student-run radio station, featuring music chosen by students for students. However, KUGS offers more than just sweet jams.

“We’re a really cool combination because we’re professional but we’re really accessible and we’re also kind of edgy,” said KUGS News and Public Affairs Director Taylor Sanders. “It’s a good opportunity for students to learn to be a DJ, but also get really professional experience in radio. We teach broadcast journalism, we teach people how to speak on air, how a radio works and all that good stuff.”

KUGS provides students a chance to host their own on-air radio show. After a quarter of training, volunteers are able to sign up to run their own two-hour show. KUGS’s volunteer program allows a variety of students to get their voices heard.

“We do offer a lot of really cool music, but we also offer a lot of different student voices when it comes to news and media which people don’t usually think of when they hear or think of radio,” Sanders said.

The expanse of the volunteer program allows for a variey of differ-

ent sounds to go through the airwaves of Bellingham.

“Beyond what we provide to our volunteers, we provide students and the Bellingham community with awesome programming, music, news and more music,” said KUGS Marketing and Development Coordinator Kaitlin Backus.

Current programming includes shows with titles such as “Youth Rebellion,” “Beachcomber’s Paradise,” “A Slice of Punk Pizza” and more.

“A lot of students, don’t know that we exist. It’d be really cool if more students listened to KUGs,” said KUGS Program Director Cooper Anderson. “It’s not just on the radio, we have 89.3, but also if you have the Tune-In app channel.”

KUGS stands by the policy of the Associated Students by providing inclusive services for all students.

“It really is students playing music that students like. Students pick the music they want to play and it really represents student interest,” said Anderson.

Tune in to KUGS On radio @ 89.3 FM Online @ as.wwu.edu/kugs On your smartphone with the TuneIn app Facebook: facebook.com/KUGSFM Twitter: @KUGSFM

Back row, left to right: KUGS Program Director Cooper Anderson, KUGS Operations Coordinator Morgan Lanza, KUGS Marketing & Development Coordinator Kaitlin Backus, KUGS Maintenance Engineer Katie Gray, KUGS Music Director Colby Whitton.

Front row, left to right: KUGS Specialty Music Coordinator Ryan Evans and KUGS News & Public Affairs Director Taylor Sanders. Photo by Trevor Grimm // AS Review

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What’s Trevor been up to?

Our photographer Trevor Grimm has been running around the PNW photographing summer concer ts, here’s what he captured.

Top left: Neon Trees performs at Bumbershoot on Monday, Sept. 1. Top right: Bootsy Collins performs at Bumbershoot on Saturday, Aug. 31. Middle right: Fall Out Boy performs at the Washington State Fair on Friday, September 12. Bottom left: Music fans crowd together in Seattle Center to see Neon Trees perform at Bumbershoot on Monday, Sept. 1. Bottom middle: Portugal. The Man makes a surprise appearance at 107.7 The End’s Summer Camp on Saturday, Aug. 9. Bottom right: New Politics performs at the Washington State Fair on Friday, Sept. 12. Photo by Trevor Grimm // AS Review