Students Coast Through Makerspace 

Last Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Russ Nelson handed out free, custom-designed coasters, which were created using a 3D Printer, to students in the Learning Commons’ Makerspace. A handful of students and community members attended this Makerspace Monday event, one of those being Uyen Phan, who said she…

Mini-Harlem Fest Set to Celebrate Black Culture, Art and Community

BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom Community College Black Student Union (BSU) is bringing the spirit of Harlem to campus this spring with the first-ever Mini-Harlem Fest, a celebration of Black culture, music and community, scheduled for Friday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Inspired by the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival,…

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….

Bach to School Viola Recital

Sara Rohner will be presenting Bach compositions on the viola on Wednesday, April 23 at 11:30am in the Heiner building. Guest appearances will include Judith Messenger and George Mustoe, both performing pieces on the flute. Rohner said this recital is “a culmination of viola lessons from last quarter,” studying Bach…

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…

Upcoming IMALIVE Mental Health Fair

The IMALIVE Mental Health Fair is a program that collaborates with various colleges’ Student Life and Health and Wellness teams to host a unique venue at each college campus, and next week, it’s our turn!  On Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 12-4pm, Whatcom Community College (WCC) will be hosting an IMALIVE…

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…

The ASU Hits a High Note Celebrating Lunar New Year

Attendees of the Lunar New Year karaoke celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 28 were greeted with friendly faces, light refreshments, and Chinese New Year scratch-off cards that offered students and staff good fortunes.  The Asian Student Union (ASU) held this special karaoke event in the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC) to celebrate…

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…

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….