University Police and the City of Bellingham have seen an uptick in graffiti incidents around campus, including in the Outback Farm, in the Sehome Arboretum and in adjacent neighborhoods. Graffiti is vandalism, and it is unwelcome in our communities. All graffiti incidents, whether in progress or not, can be reported through Western’s Live Safe App or by calling the UPD non-emergency number, 360-650-3555.
We are fortunate to have in our backyard a 180-acre arboretum and park, miles of hiking and biking trails, a vibrant commercial district, welcoming and engaged neighborhoods, and easy access to beautiful Bellingham Bay. We take pride in the beauty of our campus and our surrounding communities, and it takes all of us working together to keep it that way. We'd like to thank you all for your ongoing commitment to keeping our campus and community a safe, welcoming, and beautiful place.
— Katryne Potts, Chief of University Police, WWU
— Avinash Rahurkar, AVP Facilities Development and Operations, WWU
Legacy Ball, hosted by the Black Student Coalition, is Saturday
Close out the observance of Black History Month at the Legacy Ball!
The event will be at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal Saturday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. Bellingham City Council Member Kristina Michele Martens will give a keynote, followed by dancing, music and community.
Formal/fancy attire is encouraged but not required.
Basketball gave Gracie Phelps a place to start healing after childhood abuse, and the courage to seek justice.
At Western, Gracie (Castaneda) Phelps, ’22, BA, threw herself into the sport she loved, embodying it with the dedication, discipline, and passion that she felt for the game.
That passion culminated in the 2021 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championships. Though they lost the final game, it was the glittering, perfect end to a trying year. Phelps was soaking up every bit of it.
Being part of a team isn’t easy—balancing schoolwork and making early practices can be a lot for a student. But basketball isn’t just Phelps’s favorite sport. It is her lifesaver, her most consistent source of community and support during the hardest time in her life.
(Note to readers: This story contains experiences of childhood sexual abuse and the criminal justice system.)
