¡Ay Doctor!

By Anne Elliott New course offers healthcare-specific Spanish lessons This quarter the Community & Continuing Education Program at Whatcom Community College offers a new class available called “Spanish for Healthcare Professionals in a Clinical Setting.” This seven-course class is designed to teach students in healthcare fields elements of language that…

Global surveillance sets dangerous precedent

By Andrew Edwards It seems like every day there is a new report on just how pervasive the National Security Administration’s (NSA) domestic and international spying has become. It’s been known for a while that the agency has been recording phone calls and internet histories of citizens of the United…

Whatcom alumnus Mathew Santos fills new position on campus

By Christina Latham Matthew Santos, 29, has returned to Whatcom Community College this year. Once a student at Whatcom, Santos now joins the ranks as a faculty member. He became the new Student Life coordinator in early December. The Student Life coordinator position is new to Whatcom this year, and…