DATE: February 11, 2009 9:03:40 AM PST
Western Weekly for Feb. 11, 2009
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'Death Cab' returns home for AS show at the Mount Baker Theatre
Grammy-nominated indie band Death Cab for Cutie, founded in Bellingham in 1997 by former Western students Ben Gibbard and Nick Harmer, is returning to Bellingham on April 23 for an AS show at the Mount Baker Theatre. See story below.
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| Mid-Year Report to Campus |
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When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12
Where: PAC Mainstage
What: Bruce Shepard is giving his mid-year report summarizing Western's vision for the future as articulated in more than 80 campus listening sessions and more than 100 meetings around the state. A Web cast will be available live here.
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SMATE's Pinky Nelson was interviewed on KGMI last week about his upcoming induction into the Kennedy Space Center's Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 2; segment available as a podcast here. No special software needed.
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| Athletics this week |
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 WWU men's basketball: Away vs. Saint Martin's University on Feb. 12. Away vs. Western Oregon University on Feb. 14.
Women's basketball: Away vs. University of Alaska-Anchorage on Feb. 12. Away vs. University of Alaska-Fairbanks on Feb. 14.
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The Bellingham Herald
- 'Death Cab' returns to its roots with WWU show
After finding nationwide success, local band Death Cab for Cutie will return to Bellingham. The band will play at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, on the Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage. The show, put on by Western Washington University's Associated Students Productions Pop Music, will be open only to current Western students.
- Morris Anderson is GNAC Player of the Week
Western Washington University men's basketball guard Morris Anderson has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week for Feb. 1-7. It is the third straight week that a Viking has earned the weekly honor.
- Recession may force change in how Whatcom County handles affordable housing
Statistics show that homes in Whatcom County are getting more affordable for residents, but rents are still rising. The affordability index was at its worst when it hit 81.1 in the third quarter of 2006, according to Washington Center for Real Estate Research statistics. That means a median-income family had only 81.1 percent of the income needed to qualify for a loan on a median-priced home. ... Julia Hansen, economics professor at Western Washington University, cautioned that the numbers don't tell the whole story. For example, the index doesn't take into account tightened credit conditions, so it probably overestimates affordability.
- WWU sports: Viking men win 99-92, complete rare Alaska sweep, Western women get OT win over Saint Martin's, WWU women move into third place in the GNAC with win, Viking men puts clamps on Alaska Anchorage, win by 15
- WWU mumps case appears isolated
A Western Washington University student has tested positive for mumps, but it is likely an isolated case for the now-rare virus. The student, who lives off campus, was exposed to mumps in a foreign country before the start of winter quarter and went to the Student Health Center with symptoms Jan. 22, said center director Emily Gibson.
Missoulian Online
- WWU debaters take top spot on NW Forensics Conference
Six Carroll College debate teams advanced to the championship rounds, exceeded only by Western Washington, which advanced seven teams and was recognized as the parliamentary debate sweepstakes champion at the tournament.
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