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The Planet is Western Washington University's award-winning quarterly environmental publication and the only undergraduate environmental magazine in the United States. We are dedicated to environmental advocacy and awareness through responsible journalism. http://twitter.com/ThePlanetMag
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06/13/2024

Our anthology is here!! They will be available for distribution on campus starting today!!

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For the anthology the caption is this: One of ABC Recycling’s multiple scrap piles at the City of Bellingham’s shipyard. An assortment of items make up these piles, from rusty car parts to industrial manufacturing materials. // Photo by Reid Hunter.

06/13/2024

It’s time!!! Our spring 2024 issue of The Planet Magazine is officially out now!

The writers, editors and photographers have made so many wonderful choices (😉) in preparing this issue for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to all of the editors for your final push this quarter in pulling everything together. An even greater thank you to our beloved editor in chief Riley Weeks.

For the past year, Riley has carried this publication on her back never letting her smile fade away. Thank you for your hard work this year, The Planet will always be your home.

The Choice Issue is out and available to read now! Check out our website via the link in our bio :)! Enjoy!!

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A seagull sits on a wooden pole near the edge of Sandy Point, Wash., on a windy May 5, 2024. // Photo by Ben Stainbrook

05/24/2024

is hiring!

If you have any questions at all don’t hesitate to reach out!

05/08/2024

We’ve got a new Community Voices submission from Maisie Gill about Goose Lake! Give it a read here: https://www.theplanetmagazine.net/communityvoices/my-favorite-superfund-sites-superfailure

05/08/2024

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Listen to reporter Mia Limmer-Lai speak about succession and carbon capture in concrete jungles in this newly uploaded podcast! Available on our website + SoundCloud!

05/08/2024

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Listen to reporter Ella Vitek talk about the importance of outdoor education and the role Wild Whatcom plays in getting kids outdoors. Listen on our SoundCloud () or on our website (Link in bio)!

05/08/2024

We’ve updated this story to reflect the recent news regarding the company ABC Recycling. Read here: https://www.theplanetmagazine.net/winter-24-clarity/a-muddy-future-for-herons

05/08/2024

We’ve added an addendum to this story post publication to include the voices of the developers of The Woods at Viewcrest. Read here:
https://www.theplanetmagazine.net/winter-24-clarity/a-muddy-future-for-herons

03/05/2023

Meet Cliff, our editor in chief!

What are you looking forward to in the coming year?: “Graduating, reading the next Planet Anthology and getting back to reporting!”

How do you beat the winter blues?: “Venti oat milk white mochas and Durand Jones & The Indications saved my life this quarter.”

Have you read our first story yet? If not check out our website! We’ll be publishing more amazing stories over the next two weeks so stay tuned!!

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03/04/2023

Our first story of the quarter is now live!

Centering Residents in the Central District

“The face of a historically Black neighborhood in Seattle is changing rapidly. New zoning regulations and demands for housing are driving development throughout the Central District, perpetuating a decades-long process of gentrification and displacement.

From 1970 to 2020, parts of Seattle’s Central District saw the percentage of Black residents drop from more than 90% down to 11%, according to spatial analysts at the University of Washington.

“It’s like watching your home kind of be destroyed,” said local Vivian Phillips. She is the founder and board president of Arte Noir, an arts center in the Central District focused on highlighting the work of Black artists.”

To read the full story check out our website!

03/03/2023

It’s here!

After a long quarter of reporting, editing and hard work from our entire staff, the Winter 2023 Issue of The Planet Magazine is finally hitting our website!

Tune in tomorrow evening for the first story of the “Layers” Issue 🌄🤍

03/01/2023

Meet Shirley, our managing editor!

What are you looking forward to in the coming year?: “Graduating!”

How do you beat the winter blues?: “I love to cook and crochet!”

Stay tuned later this week to meet our editor in chief!

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We are hiring for next quarter! Email zhous3@wwu.edu if you are interested in a position or have questions!

02/27/2023

We are hiring for next quarter! Email [email protected] if you are interested in a position or have questions!

02/27/2023

Meet Charles, one of our story editors!

What is an aspect of your major/ minor that you really enjoy?: “Thinking critically about natural resource use.”

How do you beat the winter blues?: “Coffee.”

Stay tuned later this week to meet our managing editor and our editor in chief!

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02/24/2023

Meet Simone, one of our story editors!

What is an aspect of your major/ minor that you really enjoy?: “I love being a journalism major because it gives you real life skills. Talking to others, being ethical and knowing when the truth needs to be told are all things I have been able to develop in my studies.”

How do you beat the winter blues?: “I beat the winter blues by cooking myself a good meal while listening to a good podcast.”

Stay tuned later this week to meet the rest of our story editors!

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02/21/2023

Meet Meghan, one of our story editors!

How do you beat the winter blues?: “If the weather outside is bleak, I use it as an excuse to read a good book, do a craft, watch a comfort move, and just take some time for myself! Self care is everything!”

What do you like about the planet?: “I love The Planet magazine because I love planet earth, and I think it is important to bring awareness to a multitude of environmental and social justice issues.”

Stay tuned later this week to meet the rest of our story editors!

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02/17/2023

Meet Margaret, our Science Editor!

What is your dream job?: “My dream job would be working for National Geographic.”

Why are you passionate about the environment?: “I work hard on trying to get rid of scientific jargon. Information about the environment is sometimes given in such intense language, but we all deserve to know about the world we live in because it's pretty cool.”

Stay tuned next week to meet our story editors!

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02/14/2023

Meet Jacob, out Public Editor!

What is an aspect of your major/ minor that you really enjoy?: “An aspect I enjoy about my combination of majors is their emphasis on taking what is normally abstract and oftentimes inaccessible, science, and making it relevant and understandable to the general public. I also love how closely intertwined Environmental Justice is with ethics, whereas straight non-social sciences exclude non-empirical fact as a rule, which necessitates a different way of looking at complex social justice issues that have to do with the environment--Environmental Studies and Environmental Justice. The Public Relations element helps me understand how to communicate with audiences better. Before I started taking PR and journalism classes I could know a great deal but not be able to help others understand it--and what good is information if it can't be shared? In short, I enjoy how my multiple disciplines of study work together to help me accomplish my love of learning and sharing what I've learned.”

How do you beat the winter blues?: “I beat the winter blues by drinking hot chocolate and reading a good book. I'm reading this epic fantasy novel right now called "The Way of Thorn and Thunder" by Daniel Heath Justice.”

Stay tuned later this week to meet our Science Editor!

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02/10/2023

Meet Sydney, our Photo Editor!

What are you looking forward to in the coming year?: “Graduating, moving, starting a career, being able to fully focus on myself.”

What song best describes you?: “De Nadie by Kali Uchis”

Next week get ready to meet the rest of our specialty editors!

Doodles done by Al! : .art

02/10/2023

Check out our updated mission statement!

02/10/2023

To read more check out the community voices tab on our website!

If you have a story you would like to share, scan the QR code on the last slide and follow the submission details on our website.

02/08/2023

Meet Sof, our Multimedia Editor!

What is an aspect of your major/ minor that you really enjoy?: “GIS is an incredibly valuable tool, you can spend hours trying to explain how something works spatially, but a well made map can do the same thing visually in seconds.”

What do you like about The Planet?: “I love students having the opportunity to create something from its foundation. Our advisor, Eli, is an incredible help but he is willing to step back and let this be the creative child of the class!”

Stay tuned later this week to meet some of our specialty editors!

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02/03/2023

Meet Al, our Illustrator!

What’s your sun sign?: Aries!

How do you beat the winter blues?: Going outside and birdwatching no matter the weather!

Stay tuned next week to meet the rest of our creative team.

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02/02/2023

Check out our website to read the full story!
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The Planet wants to hear from you! If you are interested in telling your story check out the last slide on this post or visit the community voices tab on our website!

01/30/2023

Meet Kieran, our Web Designer!

What is your dream job?: Freelance Photographer/Designer for a magazine.

What song best describes you?: Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) by Bobby Womack!

Check back in later this week to meet our illustrator Al!

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01/27/2023

It's intro post season!

Meet Lily, our Social Media Editor!

What are you looking forward to this year?: Graduating! And learning more about sustainable farming practices!

Why are you passionate about the environment?: This world is beautiful and deserves our respect. I think it's really important to have a relationship with the land we depend upon.

Stay tuned next week to meet our Web Designer and Illustrator!

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01/19/2023

Do you have a story about the environment and justice? We'd love to share it!

To submit your work and story to The Planet Magazine, please send an email to our Public Editor at [email protected].

Please keep your story between 800 and 1400 words and write it in Associated Press Style. Find more guidelines and instructions at The Planet's submissions page on our website. Use the QR code in the last slide or view our story/highlights for a direct link.

01/14/2023

Our fifth and final photographer highlight is to Jack Kudla .jpg!

We can’t wait to see what our writers and photographers are able to create in the next few months :)

01/13/2023

Check out these amazing photos from two of this quarters photographers!

Slide 1: Henry Hagan- .hagan
Slide 2: Amaya Coblentz

01/12/2023

It’s winter quarter at Western and our theme is Layers. For the next several weeks get ready for a bunch of amazing content coming your way as we work on revamping our website, hearing from the voices of our community and much more! This week we'll be highlighting some of the amazing photographers we have on staff this quarter :)

Slide 1: Leah Henry
Slide 2: Will Story

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