When Casey Gainor and Alexis Tahiri graduated from Western, they shared more than a journalism degree. They shared a love of music, a background in brass instruments and a desire to always pursue their passion.
Casey graduated from Western in 2008 after following the news-editorial track. His repertoire includes sports reporter, editorial analyst, tech writer and last but not least: rapper.
My name is Don Wittenberger, and I’m one of WWU’s original journalism students. After spending two years at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, and working as an (unpaid) student reporter for MU’s teaching newspaper, the Columbia Missourian, I came west and worked for the Bellingham Herald in 1967-1968 under then-editor Bill Fowler, alongside a newsroom staff that included George Boynton, Jack Carver, Huntley Gordon, and Jack Mayne.