The Peer Mentor Program at the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC) of Whatcom Community College is making a significant impact on student success and retention. Created two years ago, this center aims to provide support and mentorship to students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. By fostering a sense of belonging…
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Cedar Hall: Is It Worth It?
With Cedar Hall finishing up one of its most successful events this year, it is time to ask the biggest question yet: is Cedar Hall worth it? As of right now, Whatcom Community College only has one residence hall, Cedar Hall. Built in the middle of the recent pandemic, the…
Empowering Students towards College Success
Whatcom Community College is making significant strides in supporting diverse and underrepresented student populations through its TRIO Upward Bound Mentor Program. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, aims to provide comprehensive and inclusive support and engagement opportunities for students who may be the first in their families…
Recent Graduates Share Valuable Advice for College Students
As another school year comes to a close, recent graduates reflect on their college experiences and offer words of wisdom to current students. A few graduates give advice and insights from what they learned from life during and after school. The advice is aimed at current students making the most…
AIMing High – How WCC Supports Students Post-Pandemic
In an effort to provide personalized support and guidance to students facing unique challenges, Whatcom Community College has developed the AIM program. AIM, an acronym for Achieve, Imagine, Motivate, represents the core principles of this transformative initiative. By offering coaching and mentoring services, AIM aims to empower first-generation college students,…
Exploring the Salish Sea
Rain or shine, “Introduction to the Salish Sea” finishes up their most exciting field trip yet: a three-day camping trip to San Juan Island. “The trip to San Juan Island was a fun experience because I got to apply the knowledge I obtained over the course of the quarter to…
DVSAS Comes to WCC
This quarter, Whatcom Community College has partnered with Whatcom County’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) to provide more resources on campus for survivors and people in need. The overall mission of DVSAS is to support the victims of domestic violence (DV) and sexual violence (SV) and help the…
The Return of Drama Productions
The pandemic put a roaring stop on drama productions throughout the state, as folks could no longer gather to watch and be entertained, but Gerry Large wants it to make a comeback. Large, Whatcom Community College’s Visual & Performing Arts Department Lead, had decided that this quarter his actors would…
Tenant Protections in Whatcom County
A Brief Look Into Rent Control, Assistance and Landlords by Sorrel Thoerner, Simon Shultis, and Ian Degnin. Renters in Whatcom County are collectively exhausted with the cost and quality of their rental units. Prices of units are on the rise and the quality of units is steadily decreasing. Rent control is…
ChatGPT: The AI That Took the World by Storm
Since ChatGPT’s release, it has gained global popularity, with around 100 million users using it monthly. Schools around the U.S. have implemented policies regarding using generative artificial intelligence tools for schoolwork. OpenAI released ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, as a successor to InstructAI, their previous AI model. ChatGPT unlocks new…