Being a college athlete is hard as it is but being a student athlete in college might just be harder. During a regular season, the Whatcom volleyball team has a packed schedule, but who knew that during a worldwide pandemic, we are still working just as hard. I’m a returning…
Year: 2020
Seasonal alternatives: COVID’s impact on local events this autumn
Fall in Bellingham is truly a great experience, there are many fun and unique events to enjoy and the great outdoors is beautiful this time of year. However, this season most in-person activities and events have been cancelled, according to the Bellingham.org website. The Pandemic may have struck a blow…
Online versus in-person classes: what do students and staff at Whatcom prefer?
Earlier this year, WCC was forced to move online for classes due to Covid-19. After two full quarters and a dramatic change in class structure, what do the students and staff at WCC prefer? Online or in person classes? “In person! Connecting and creating a dynamic, shared learning space is…
Whatcom to introduce new Hall of Fame this fall
Whatcom has officially introduced a Hall of Fame to honor its former athletes, coaches and teams athletic and societal excellence. The college has opened the door for nominations to be considered by their own selection committee. Danny Day, the current Athletic Director at WCC spoke about his inspiration to form…
Athletics through a pandemic
At Whatcom Community College, the athletic department is working hard through the pandemic to prepare for the upcoming sports season. Players and coaches are working closely together to remain competitive in the Northwest Athletic Conference while also keeping player safety a top priority. In an email to WCC Horizon, Head…
On voting in the upcoming election
The election is still more than a week away, but tens of millions of Americans have already cast their votes. The 2020 election is projected to have the highest voter turnout in over a century: 150 million people and 65% of the nation’s registered voters according to Forbes. There is…
Trumpeter brings music to a distant audience
COVID-19 has canceled many things, and for the music industry, which relies heavily on in-person gatherings, some have found creative ways to engage their audiences and use music as a way to connect. For local musicians like trumpeter Pace Rubadeau, music has not been canceled – it’s just found a…
Escaping the virus: trails of Whatcom County
Throughout the past couple of weeks, trails and other outdoor areas have begun to reopen. Like most of us, I have been looking for a way to safely get out and experience something other than the inside of my home. A great place to check out to get some safe…
Art and dance courses adjust to a 2-D reality
Whatcom Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts courses have been functioning online this quarter for the first time due to the state’s stay-at-home order, according to Whatcom’s visual art discipline lead Rob Beishline. Beishline has been working at Whatcom since 2001 running the 3D art classes. In his time at…
Miles for meals: Friends walk for food bank
2020 has been a very different year than normal for all of us. COVID-19 has affected everyone in ways we never thought would happen, and for the most vulnerable of our communities, it has made life even harder. For many in our community, the shutdown means no job, no opportunity…