Monthly Archives: March 2012

Welcome to the winter quarter 2012 Free Press issue! As my time as a Western student comes to a close, there are many things I am reflecting on as I enter the “real world.” I am entering an economy of … Continue reading →

Abigail George “Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance,” President Lyndon B. Johnson said. However, it is evident with the recent ruling in the Tucson Unified School District—which banned several prominent books and made the … Continue reading →

Story and Photos by Jennifer Karchmer This is part I in a series on freedom of the press. Read the next Fairhaven Free Press for an update. As the Washington State Bureau Correspondent for Reporters Without Borders, a volunteer position … Continue reading →

Kyler Barton The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, designed to defend the U.S., contains ominous provisions that could undermine basic freedoms. Two weeks before the President Obama signed the NDAA on Dec. 31, 2011, the ACLU released a statement … Continue reading →

Story and Photos by Dakota Mackey The farmers market provides people with easy access to everything from beets to free-range chicken eggs. It also creates a venue for shoppers to meet the farmers who are growing and raising their food. … Continue reading →

Story and Photos by Dakota Mackey The Table 100 N. Commercial Street Open Monday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 5-9 p.m. Autumn Mac and Cheese: $12 Katie recommended the ravioli, but said the … Continue reading →

Story and Photos by Gary Washington Recently, Western and Fairhaven College alumnus TJ Martin codirected the film “Undefeated,” which won the Oscar for best documentary of 2012. Martin became the first director of African-American descent to receive an Oscar for … Continue reading →

Column by Kate Harrison One AmeriCorps member who was interviewed wished to remain anonymous because speaking poorly on behalf of the program could jeopardize the member’s current position or applicant status in the future. The member’s name has been changed. … Continue reading →

Column by Kyler Barton The upcoming presidential election is the first time I have closely followed the Republican candidates who are vying for their party’s nomination. It has been interesting to observe the candidates debating issues mostly because their views … Continue reading →

Kyler Barton (In the previous installment: Jyra, captain of Aspiron, identified another ship running on an intercept course. Although unsure about whether the mysterious vessel was controlled by a violent group called Kytes, Jyra ordered her crew to prepare to … Continue reading →