Nestled in Bellingham, Washington, Gardenview Village stands as a beacon of hope for housing service models for the homeless community. Gardenview offers 35 tiny homes, each 8-by-12 feet in area and arranged in tight rows on their plot of land near Lakeway and the Bayview Cemetery. The village accepts seniors…
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Shuichi Irie: Saxophonist Extraordinaire
Shuichi Irie may be soft-spoken and humble about his abilities as a musician, but his accomplishments speak for themselves. Most recently one of three finalists in a prestigious competition to perform with Western Washington University’s (WWU) Western Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Irie will perform as a special guest this June. Irie…
Campus WiCyS Club Thrives In Face Of Federal Cybersecurity and DEI Cuts
Associated Students of Whatcom Community College’s (ASWCC) Women In Cyber Security Club, or WiCyS, creates a space where computer information systems (CIS) and cybersecurity students build community despite the dual-edged sword of Damocles axing federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and shifting national priorities around government-led cybersecurity….
Little Earthquakes Not Necessarily Indicative of ‘Big One’
BELLINGHAM, Wash.—The Pacific Northwest’s start to 2025 was rocked by a cluster of moderate earthquakes, but their frequent occurrence does not have a strong bearing on whether “the Big One” is impending. A 4.5 magnitude quake most recently shook the San Juan Islands on March 3 and early risers in…
The Sculpture that Returns to the Earth
Those walking around the Sehome Hill Arboretum lately may have noticed a sculpture of a woman with her arms crossed, cradling small pieces of nature, perched atop a small boulder. The artist behind the piece is Ilana Toran, a freshman at Western Washington University. Toran dedicated countless hours to creating…
Masterworks at the museum
A brilliantly lit collection of still life objects sit at the center of the mostly empty gallery. About a dozen people of all ages sit around the display, quietly sketching. Finished sketches are taped to the wall. In the dim lighting on the other side of the room, a queue…
Jamming Gender Norms with Roller Derby
BELLINGHAM, Wash.—This past Saturday, March 1, the Whatcom Pavilion swapped dribbling basketballs and squeaking sneakers for the crescendoing rumble of roller skates, shriek of toe stops braking on the track, and raucous yells from tangled athletes pushing and shoving to score points during the double header roller derby event hosted…
Lending a Helping Hand: Drug & Alcohol Awareness Event
For those struggling with substance abuse, sometimes the best resource is a friendly face extending a helping hand, offering support. For students at WCC, a helping hand was one of the many offerings on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the special tabling event arranged by the WCC Counseling Department. In honor…
Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Department of Education Raises Concerns
Bellingham, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s recent initiative to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has sparked significant debate nationwide, with potential repercussions for educational institutions in Whatcom County, including Whatcom Community College. According to AP News, the administration is drafting an executive order to initiate the closure of the…
Staying Sober: The Impact of Dry January
Drinking is a common social activity that many people do, especially people in college. Whether it’s drinking with a small group of friends, at home or at a bar, or at a huge party, many people enjoy their time drinking. However, some are now choosing to explore a sober lifestyle…