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…
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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…
WCC student speaks during city-wide MLK event
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Jan. 19 – Students, staff, city employees, and community members gathered in the sunny cafeteria of Bellingham High School this past Saturday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during a service day event. The event was coordinated by the Community Consortium for Cultural Recognition, which includes Whatcom…
Free Speech at WCC: Oppressed or Expressed?
Political activity on college campuses has been on the rise throughout many major institutions across the country, but has WCC’s campus followed those same trends? For a variety of reasons, WCC’s inclusion and support for free speech activities, also known as “expressive activities,” seems muted, with space and guidelines for…
After the Polls: Talkin’ Stories Conversations
On Thursday, November 15 at the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC), students and staff came together to discuss the recent presidential election at a Talkin’ Stories: After the Polls open conversation. Attendees discussed concerns and solutions, and offered support to others as they considered what this transfer of power means for…
Donating Old Threads and Finding New
On Nov. 13-14, WCC’s club Sustainability Oriented Students (SOS) held its annual Clothing Swap, where students were able to donate old threads and pick out new ones. SOS President, Austin Williams, says the club’s desired end result was to get all extra clothing donated to We Care, a non-profit thrift…
Leopold Hotel Hosts Election Party
The Leopold Hotel hosted an election party open to the public on November 5th from 5-10 p.m., providing free entertainment and offering a luxurious space for locals to gather and chat about the presidential election as results started to pour in. This election party included complimentary food, election-themed drinks, and…
Whatcom Museum Free Fridays
For fun on a budget, the Whatcom Museum’s First Free Fridays are a great family opportunity or date night. The Whatcom Museum is located in downtown Bellingham. Both permanent and changing exhibits fill the galleries of the Old City Hall on Commercial Street and the Lightcatcher Building on Flora Street….
How the TikTok Bill May Affect You
The Legislation Itself The American federal government has raised concerns about TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance since its rise in popularity in the U.S. that began in 2018 and reached a climax in 2021. In August of 2020, then-President Donald Trump was adamant on banning the app from…
Chardi Kala Celebration Honors Volunteers and Collaborators
“Chardi Kala means to keep our spirits uplifted, particularly in hard times, because we know we are doing the right thing,” read the screen at this weekend’s Chardi Kala Celebration at Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale on Saturday, May 17, from 2-5 p.m.. This afternoon event – hosted by the Chardi…