L’editor: Welcome back to the W double C

Ladies, gentlemen and everyone in betwixt, welcome or welcome back to Whatcom Community College. Transitioning back into school is always hard, even if you like it. Your first class is way too early, why did you think you could handle an 8 a.m.? It’s not even noon but before you…

New Athletics Director settles in

Danny Day is looking forward to his first full season with the Orcas. Danny Day, the recently hired Athletic and Recreations Director at Whatcom Community College, is in the process of adjusting to his new role and responsibilities. “The Whatcom position was something that I felt really strongly about, said…

International Student Enrollment figures down

Some blame political climate and issues with student visas for the dip in enrollment. On a yearly basis, the International Student Programs that Whatcom Community College offers bring new students from different parts of the world to the campus. These foreign students do not only represent a financial benefit for…

Learning Commons nearly complete

High tech media center, makerspace are highlights of new building set to open in fall 2020. In 2016, Whatcom Community College announced the construction of two new buildings on campus, a learning center and on-campus student housing. Now these two projects are nearing completion. “The Phyllis and Charles Self Learning…

Jerome Jenkins named new basketball coach

Report from NWAC and Whatcom Community College Whatcom Community College Athletics announced in June that the Orcas have hired Jerome Jenkins as the new head men’s basketball coach. Jenkins begins his duties with the Orcas immediately.

Photo Feature: Celebrating Sea Life at SeaFeast

Bellingham SeaFeast is an annual two-day festival on the third weekend of September at Squalicum Harbor and Zuanich Point Park. It celebrates the rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront (including a water rescue demonstration pictured below), in addition to the enjoyment and conservation of the water resources, seafood…