A discussion of families and their different forms — Podcast by Aria Nguyen Transcript: [Intro Music] Aria Nguyen Welcome to Klipsun Out Loud podcast from the spring 2023 edition of Western Washington University’s award winning student magazine, Klipsun. This edition theme is home. …

A collection of local breweries Bellingham Tap Trail Edit descriptionuploads.knightlab.com StoryMap by Finlay Morrison With nearly 20 breweries within the city limits and more to come later this year, it’s clear craft beer has found a home in Bellingham. These breweries as well as plenty of other craft cider makers, meaderies and tap houses scattered…

A life message of becoming rich through knowledge instead of big bucks and world titles — Photo essay by Taras McCurdie Tuhon Martin Gonzalez’s journey to Bellingham, Washington, was not a one-two knockout punch. Before finding his passion for teaching martial arts and becoming the owner and instructor of Fight Lab, Gonzalez spent most of his life in the fifth-largest area in the world, Mexico City…

A culinary melting pot: The stories behind some of Bellingham’s international restaurants — Written by Ravi-Regan Hughes View the StoryMap which goes along with this piece here. Food is a universal language — a necessity, a unifying force and a common denominator of humanity. …

An exploration of three Bellingham restaurants and their roots from around the world — Created by Ravi-Regan Hughes Read the story which goes along with this map here.

A five-step process to find your voice — Written by Sophie Kashman Listen to the song that goes along with this story: After a stressful day, my fingers finally rest on the keys of my piano. It feels easy to play, the notes flowing from my hands as if the cadence was inevitable. …

A Bellingham designer’s holistic approach explores the connection between a person’s wellbeing and their environment — Written by Sydney Jackson Michelle Banks rested on a chair in her living room, waiting for her tea to steep. She observed the room’s earth tones, natural wood floors and the full, leafy tree in the corner. The family cat Otto sauntered by, curling his gray tail. …

How music helped me through the changes college brought — Written by Holden Predmore Change is terrifying and unavoidable. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and at unexpected times. Going to college, a journey I am nearing the end of, was not an unexpected change by itself. However, the number of things in my life that began to change…

A journey of learning to accept language in every aspect of life — Written by Lili Luna Cruz There are a lot of things from when I was little that I can’t remember — stories and events that have completely slipped my mind. Though, every once in a while, when my parents get sentimental around the dinner table, I am reminded of them. …