May 2 Transfer Application Workshop: 11 a.m. to noon in Laidlaw Center. Attend a Transfer Application Workshop to learn how to apply to schools, order transcripts, and get admission essay tips. Running Start Information Session: 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Heiner Theater for any students interested in Running Start for Fall…
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Gov. Inslee speaks at Energy Symposium
By Simon Thomas Western Washington University hosted an Energy Symposium where Gov. Jay Inslee gave a speech about regulating pollution, developing new ways to create and store renewable energy and his goals for the future of transportation in Washington. In attendance, were representatives from Boeing, Alaska Airlines, PACCAR, and other…
Bellingham celebrates Earth Day
By Sophia Crossley In honor of Earth Day on April 22, local organizations held several events throughout Bellingham. The Whatcom Community College Sustainability Club held Earth Week.
Activities Calender
March 14 Physical Therapist Assistant Information Session, Kulshan 226, 3-5:00pm. March 15 Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline. Athletics Celebration, Pavilion Gum, 4:30pm. March 16 Music Department Winter Concert, Heiner Theatre, 7:30-9pm. March 17 50th aniversary Exhibition Opening Reception @ Whatcom Museum, 5-7pm. March 18-31 50th anniversary Exhibition @ Whatcom Museum….
But, where do you get your protein?
OPINION By Craig Gabrielson I’ve heard a lot of different words used to describe me and my vegan diet; extremist, hippie, tree-hugger, naïve – the list goes on. Then add my military background, where red-blooded, steak-eating, beer-drinking masculinity is a point of pride for most. Believe me, I’ve heard my…
New marine biology class makes a splash
By Craig Gabrielson Marine biology is making its debut this spring quarter at Whatcom. Biology 159 studies basic biological principles applied to the marine environment, according to the course description on Whatcom’s website. In the past, Whatcom offered Biology 130, a three-credit course titled, Intertidal Marine Ecology.
Letter from the Editor
There seems to come a time every winter quarter where the dismal weather, flu season, and shorter days all seem to come together to form a perfect storm, often times when its least convenient for school schedules. Unless you are a major skier or snowboarder, it can seem harder to…
Whatcom offers new office admin certificate
By Naira Gonzales Aranda Whatcom Community College began offering a new Business program fall 2016, Office Administration Logistics. The program, created by David Evraets and Tom Burk, specializes in teaching students inventory control. According to Evraets, the program developed due to a community need, as well as his own personal…
50-year celebration kicks off
By Shelby Ford On May 29, 1927, at the Leopold Hotel, a group of Bellingham community members sat down at their first meeting, marking the birth of Whatcom Community College. These individuals were the Board of Trustees appointed by Dan Evans, then governor of Washington.
Men’s Basketball trails division leaders
By Justin Busby With the first half of the regular season in the books, the men’s basketball team is currently in a four-way tie for second place with a 4-3 record.