Open Space program AIMS to help students

By Katauna Loeuy The AIM Open Space program at Whatcom Community College provides a drop-in facility for students to connect with one-on-one mentoring or assistance for any aspect of the college experience, including academic help and personal well-being. Sara Purington, one of three AIM coaches and a Title III Student…

Global 6K: Running for clean water

By Eva Mo The Covenant Kids Congo 6K for Water held by the Bellingham Covenant Church, was held on May 19 at Lake Padden Park. The main organization of this event is World Vision. They have provided a website for people to register for the event by their own, and World…

Review: Bundy continues to manipulate in new film

By Madison Roper If you are unfamiliar with Ted Bundy, he was one of the most notorious serial killers in America. He was convicted of killing at least 30 women in multiple states in the 1970s. This past January was the 30-year anniversary of Bundy’s execution for the murders. The…

‘REDress Project’ on display at Whatcom

By Madison Roper Five red dresses in front of Baker Hall are meant to bring attention to the missing or murdered aboriginal women of Canada. The REDress Project, a project created by artist Jaime Black in 2011 was installed May 19. “It is an installation art project, based on an…

Tutors at math, writing centers ready to help

By Katauna Loeuy Whatcom Community College offers learning centers, one for writing and one for math, to students in need of academic assistance. “I make sure that getting access to academic support is as seamless a possible and that the support is high quality,” said Jason Babcock, director of the…

Orca Day planning in full swing

By Elisa Espinoza Orca Day is a Whatcom Community College tradition that brings students together to celebrate the ending of the school year one week before finals, through activities and food. This year, Orca Day will happen on June 5th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place…

Financial aid assistance at many levels

By Elisa Espinoza One of the main concerns when it comes to college is money. Paying for tuition, rent, books and food are only some of the things students have to worry about, therefore financial aid and scholarships become crucial for many. Obtaining support from college advisers, staff, and programs…

Foreign exchange students showcase cultures

By Eva Mo The Whatcom Office Student Life and Development hosted the Global Cultural Night on May 2 to celebrate the cultural diversity on campus. “We wanted to share cultural diversity on campus to Whatcom Community, build a campus community that celebrates diversity, and hope students make new friends on…

Community garden project is growing

By Elisa Espinoza The Office of Student Life and Development and the Orca Food Pantry’s team have organized a new garden project funded by The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College student government. The project consists of weekly trips to the Cordata Neighborhood Garden, where students can learn how to…

Poetry challenge in its 13th year

By Elisa Espinoza The Whatcom Community College Library carried out and sponsored the 13th edition of the Kumquat Poetry Challenge in celebration of the National Poetry Month held every April. Current and former students, faculty, and staff participated in this challenge, which consisted of writing a poem that must include…