Scotland’s Highlands brought to the ‘Ham

Photos and story by Meg Jackson Whether or not you’re of Scottish heritage, everyone was welcome at this year’s Bellingham Scottish Highland Games to enjoy live Celtic music, camel rides, food and merchandise vendors, and to watch the heavy athletics competitions.  The festival takes place at Hovander Homestead Park in…

No way out: An argument against the death penalty

by Calvin Schoneck Reasonable people can disagree about whether or not capital punishment is a morally appropriate sanction for the most heinous of crimes. However, there is little argument about whether the death penalty is the ultimate price one can pay for a crime, and those who support capital punishment…

Panel discusses effects of global warming at home and abroad

by Meg Jackson As temperatures continue to rise, so does awareness of global issues.  On May 13 Whatcom Community College hosted its annual Global Panel Event, a free conference for students and the community, intended to shed light on the global impacts of climate change and small-scale solutions that could…