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Klipsun Magazine, 2004, Volume 35, Issue 02 - November, Jeanna Barrett

Klipsun Magazine

Before I was a journalism student at Western, I would pick up Klipsun at various locations on campus, flip through it, read a couple of stories and set it down. I never understood the full magnitude of work that one issue of Klipsun requires. Since the magazine is a student-run publication, everything from the photographs to the stories to the cover design is created, edited and finalized by Western students. Production is an amazing process, and words cannot express how it feels to see the final product on stands throughout Bellingham.

Similar to Klipsun staff members in the past, we …

The Planet, 2004, Fall, Laurie Ballew, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

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Klipsun Magazine 2004, Volume 35, Issue 01 - September, Katie Grimes

Klipsun Magazine

Traditional athletic stereotypes need not apply.

In today’s society, typical representations of athletes look more like NFL players than everyday people. For the second issue of Klipsun, we decided to break open this stereotype and show the face of people whose participation in sports is anything but predictable.

It is tradition that the second issue of Klipsun is a themed one. Though sports are something a variety of newspapers and magazines cover, Klipsun had yet to fully explore them, until now. What we found was a handful of people whose desire to participate was fueled by a passion for their …

Klipsun Magazine 2004, Volume 34, Issue 06 - June, Katie Grimes

Klipsun Magazine

Going to the chiropractor. A seemingly insignificant event for most people, but what if you are a dog? Part of the joy of editing a publication staffed by students is seeing what sorts of stories they will come up with. Giving few restrictions to our writers ensures that topics they choose will be unique and spontaneous.

In this issue, you will find stories directly related to the experience of their writers. The love for her favorite shoe inspired Christina Twu to investigate the history behind Chuck Taylor All Stars. As an intern for the Seattle Mariners, Katie James stumbled across …

Klipsun Magazine 2004, Volume 34, Issue 05 - Spring, Annie Billington

Klipsun Magazine

With discussion about sex from Sue, the hostess of the “Sunday Night Sex Show,” images of drug problems on the five o’clock news and edgy lyrics from Courtney Love, these topics—sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll—are often on the forefront of many people’s minds. Although many of these contemporary issues often go undiscussed in everyday, casual conversation with friends and/or family, it is important to address them.

As journalists, we strive to broaden our skills by reporting and writing on subjects that are often uncomfortable or unfamiliar. As editors, we challenged our staff writers to push their personal boundaries and …

The Planet, 2004, Spring, Jessi Leorch, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

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Klipsun Magazine 2004, Volume 34, Issue 04 - March, Annie Billington

Klipsun Magazine

As I walk past faces of strangers on a sidewalk or through Red Square, I often wonder about the life story behind each nameless face. I speculate about the experiences they have encountered, who they have met and what is important to them.

After reading this issue of Klipsun’s unusual stories, I realize that each person has a story behind their life. No one’s life is the same. No one’s life is like your own. Most importantly, you can never predict the history or life of a stranger. Each person has a story to tell, whether it be great or …

Klipsun Magazine 2004, Volume 34, Issue 03 - January, Kiko Sola

Klipsun Magazine

It’s tradition at Klipsun to use a theme for the second issue of the quarter. It gives the staff writers a stronger focus on their story because they have a specific set of boundaries given to them by the editors. We decided on the theme of “Life Changing Experiences” hoping for amazing, interesting and inspiring stories.

This issue is particularly special to me, because it is my last Klipsun as editor in chief. And while this chapter in my life comes to a close. I’ll leave with the knowledge from my personal experiences and these stories that failure is not …

The Planet, 2004, Winter, Jessi Loerch, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

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