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Frontline: State cannot afford higher ed cuts
Written by Editorial Board   
Friday, 17 February 2012 01:58

As Washington state Democrats and Republicans gear up to turn in their budgets for the next fiscal year, this editorial board pleads with them to address higher education needs.

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Guest Column: Reentry program better than imprisonment that results in overcrowded prisons and jails
Written by Willa Junkinsmith, Western junior   
Friday, 17 February 2012 01:57

In 2012, I learned that Whatcom County shares the problem of overflowing prisons with the rest of the nation. In 2009, it cost Washington state $51,775 per inmate annually, according to a 2012 Center on Sentencing and Corrections report.

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Letter to the Editor: Says to understand difference between graffiti and ‘urban art’
Written by Anne Rarick, Western junior   
Friday, 17 February 2012 01:56

The article by Taylor Rubright about graffiti reported that an increase of vandalism on Western’s late-night shuttle is costing students money.

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Letter to the Editor: Says Frontline was too critical of Chris Brown
Written by Tyler Yee, Western senior   
Friday, 17 February 2012 01:54

Brown said in a statement “words cannot begin to express how sorry I am over what transpired.”  

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Viking Voices: Who do you think will be the Republican presidential nominee?
Written by Kaylee Salsbury   
Friday, 17 February 2012 01:50

Reema Patel, junior, marketing
“Ron Paul. I can’t really explain why, but if you watch his interviews he seems to have the most knowledge. Mitt Romney is also favored, but Ron Paul seems to have the advantage.”

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Frontline: Grammys reinforce misguided attitude toward domestic violence
Written by Editorial Board   
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 06:21

Chris Brown beat up his girlfriend on the eve of the Grammys three years ago. He was invited to perform at Sunday night’s award show for the first time since the incident.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 07:01
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Guest Column: Professor abroad in Iceland
Written by Jennifer Karchmer, Western professor   
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 06:18

I am spending this quarter in Iceland on a self-designed research project studying the concept of freedom of the press.

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Viking Voices: What do you think about restricted skateboarding on campus?
Written by Nick Thomas   
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 06:16

Shauna Rogers, junior, marine biology
“I think it is kind of stupid actually. I mean, why should someone get a ticket just for skateboarding through campus?”

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 06:18
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Frontline: Proper etiquette for the technology generation
Written by Editorial Board   
Monday, 13 February 2012 14:39

The editorial board is comprised of Editor-in-Chief Paige Collins, Managing Editor Marissa Abruzzini and Opinion Editor Sarah Aitchison.

Last Updated on Monday, 13 February 2012 14:58
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Letter to the Editor: Says class iPads not worth price
Written by Nicole Himelspach, Western junior   
Friday, 10 February 2012 01:49

I was first a little surprised by the article “A new way students can learn.” Some professors would like to use our Student Technology Fee for iPods and iPads; this would seem not to affect a very big group of students.

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