Whatcom Women’s Soccer finishes a strong season

Story by Derek Langhorn Although they both made it to the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) semi-final match-ups, Whatcom Community College’s men’s and women’s soccer teams had very different seasons this year. The Orca men finished the season with a record of five wins, nine losses, and three…

Unfair assumption could cost canine lives

By Anna Browne Discrimination does not focus solely on the human species; it is also found in relationships between humans and animals. One of those victims is the dog breed American Pitbull Terrier, often accused of being monsters with bad temperaments and unnecessary aggression. This ignorant assumption has become so…

The new meaning of Thanksgiving: rampant consumerism

By Greg Lane I grew up believing Thanksgiving is the one holiday that can’t be commercialized like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween have been. Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends, good food, and reflection on the joy that exists in our lives. But this year I’ve seen the reality…