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Glowing February sunset

February 23rd, 2012

Photo by Carly Vester

The sun sets Chuckanut drive in an orange glow on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The weather forecast has reported that the rain should stay away for another day or two, leading to more beautiful sunsets on Bellingham's bay.

Vikings win battle against Central

February 18th, 2012

Vikings fought for a 75-64 win against arch-rival Central Washington University on Saturday, Feb. 18, in Sam Carver Gymnasium. Guard Corinn Waltrip led the Vikings with a game-high of 15 points. The win was the last college home game for senior forward Kristin Schramm.

Photos by Erin Nash

Vikings steal win from Northwest Nazarene

February 16th, 2012

The Vikings pulled away in the final minutes of the game for a 75-68 win against Northwest Nazarene University on Thursday, Feb. 16, at Sam Carver Gymnasium. Guard Corinn Waltrip had the game high of 18 points. Vikings improved 17-6 overall and 11-4 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

Photos by Erin Nash

Fundraising with the love of homemade baked goods

February 16th, 2012

Photo by Carly Vester

From left: Western sophomore Emily Vogt, senior Alex Ferrell, and senior Mia Wright sell baked goods on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Parks Hall for the Northwest Human Resource Management Association club. All proceeds from the donation-based fundraiser are to help members go to a Portland conference in April. Other fundraisers for the club include the popular pub crawl put on in the spring, Wright says.

Vikings scramble for a 77-72 win against Alaska Fairbanks

February 11th, 2012

The Vikings won 77-72 against University of Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday, Feb. 11, in Sam Carver Gymnasium. The Vikings need two wins out of four final games in their regular season to secure the top seed in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.

Photos by Erin Nash

Photo highlights from the 2012 Drag Show

February 11th, 2012

Photos by Laura Going

Western’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall was sold out Friday night for the Queer Resource Center’s 20th Annual Drag Show.  The show featured song and dance from Western students and local drag queens and kings.  All proceeds from the event went to the Sean Humphrey House and Evergreen AIDS Foundation.

Vikings win eight in a row

February 9th, 2012

The Vikings won their eighth game in a row with 59-50 against Alaska Anchorage University on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Sam Carver Gymnasium. The win shattered AAU’s six game winning streak and kept the Vikings ranked number one in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Guard John Allen scored the team-high of 15 points.

Photos by Erin Nash

Etiquette dining

February 9th, 2012

The Career Services Center held their annual Etiquette Dinner on Feb. 8 in the VU Multipurpose Room. Crystal Stanfield, a talent acquisition specialist and alumna of WSU, spoke during this formal dinner event. Throughout the three course meal, Stanfield gave tips on proper etiquette during a formal business dinner. Her tips covered everything from which fork to use first, to keeping a conversation flowing and avoiding an awkward dinner with employers.

Photos by Carly Vester

Vikings battle for the win against Saint Martin’s

February 4th, 2012

After ending the first half at 37-24, the Vikings broke away to take the win against Saint Martin’s University 83-50 on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Sam Carver Gymnasium.

Photos by Erin Nash

Western’s 1912 time capsule missing

February 4th, 2012

Photos by Laura Going