Spring Fun In The Sun For Everyone

Story By Peter Stampher Photo By Alix LeTouzé As the sun emerges, Whatcom Community College students are provided with plentiful physical and social opportunities to enjoy the change of season. Off-campus, a student I.D. unlocks access to sailboats, kayaks and windsurfing equipment. On campus, clubs meet to enjoy organized sports…

Putting The Environment First- Initiatives Promote Sustainability at Whatcom

By Taylor Nichols Whatcom Community College’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint left by the school can be seen all over campus, from compost bins to bike racks. In 2008, the college-wide focus on sustainability became more prominent when Whatcom made it a goal in its Strategic Plan to “strengthen…

Veteran’s Hardships- Life After Service

By Derek Langhorn When veterans return home from war, they must often reintegrate into civilian life, and some may face struggles. On April 17 at Whatcom Community College, a seminar geared towards veterans highlighted one problem that many veterans may face: homelessness. Called Housing Options for Veterans, three community members…

Enter Whatcom’s Matrix

By Victoria Clack Whatcom Community College offers an award-winning Computer Information Systems (CIS) program that provides career training and employment opportunities for students at Whatcom. “We are trying to make people employable,” said Corrinne Sande, the program coordinator. Scott Sisco, a Whatcom student in the CIS program said that there…

Whatcom Voices: If Your Beard Was Long Enough, What Would You Hide In It?

“Chapstick, ’cause I can’t stand dry lips!”- Moise Payne, 21 “A map to a treasure that the world has never seen.”- Jesse Jump, 23 “Money, ’cause you can’t lose your beard!”- Bri Link, 22 “A bird, to be one with nature. I would feel wise and all-knowing about the trees.”-…