Western Today for Thursday, Aug. 6

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A few bathrooms closed in Carver Gym

The main bathrooms adjacent to Carver Gym will not be available for an undetermined amount of time due to a sewer line break. Signs have been posted and the situation is being assessed in order to make suitable repairs.

Nearby public bathrooms include: In Carver Gym, men’s and women’s locker rooms (not ADA accessible). There also are public bathrooms in nearby Bond, College and Haggard halls. The nearest ADA accessible restrooms are in SMATE (ground floor), College Hall and in the Fine Arts Building.

For more information please call Facilities Management at: x3497.

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The Bellingham Herald

Seahawks sign former WWU standout Simmons
The Seattle Seahawks have waived reserve linebacker Tony Taylor and signed former Western Washington University linebacker Shane Simmons. Taylor was released with the designation of injured because of a knee injury. Seattle signed the two-year veteran from Georgia as a free agent in May.
Organic farm near Orting breaking new ground
During last week’s record-breaking heat, you could almost hear the corn growing at Tahoma Farms in Orting. Their first year on the farm, Tacoma owners Kim and Dan Hulse are predicting a bumper crop of sweet corn.
The Hulses met while working on an organic farm in Puyallup. Kim became interested in sustainable agriculture while taking classes in environmental studies at Western Washington University, and Dan learned a lot while working for an organic produce distributor.
Two medical trials in Whatcom County aim to save victims of heart disease
"Between the two studies, we're covering the full spectrum of serious cardiac events in Whatcom County," said Janice Lapsansky, clinical research coordinator and instructor in the Western Washington University biology department. "In both studies, a return to normal daily activities is an important goal for our patients."

Everett Herald

This is no run-of-the-mill volunteer
Qualities: “Very eager. Very capable. Seems excited to talk to people; she's very comfortable doing so.”
A description of an eager beaver job candidate?
Nope. It's how Kay Cramer, director of development for the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross, describes the volunteer work of Allison Graham.
Graham took what had looked like a summer of lost opportunity and turned it on its head.
Initially, Graham, who will begin her senior year at Western Washington University this fall, had hoped to find a summer job.
But with no job prospects this summer, Graham said she began looking for ways to help the community and add a line to her resume.

Note: There will be no Western Today tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 7) - will resume on Monday.

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