By Corban Brantley Gender is a complex idea, and some people find that they are uncomfortable with the one they are assigned at birth. Synergy Club at Whatcom Community College is a group that meets weekly to discuss problems that transgendered students face. “Synergy acts as a support group,” said…
Category: FEATURES
The New Building You Probably Haven’t Seen Yet
By Rob Andrilla Students returning to Whatcom Community College after spring break may notice a new structure on the far side of the soccer fields: the Auxiliary Services Building. It is home to Whatcom’s mailroom, as well as the Copy and Print Center, and serves as the base of operations…
Learning A Silent Language- Sign Language Classes At Whatcom
By Ryan Tipper Photo by Lyric Otto With many different degrees and prerequisites requiring today’s high school and college students to expand their horizons and learn a new language, a large amount of choices are available to them. While many of these require the use of vocals, one of them…
Art Club Provides Creative Outlet on Campus
Photo and Story by Alix Le Touzé Spring quarter has barely started and the Art Club at Whatcom Community College is already looking for new members to join them as they organize an art show called “Spring Gallery”. “’Spring Gallery’ is my baby,” said Kyle Thompson, the president of the…
Kris Baier’s Life Is Student Life
By Faith Ulate Photo by Andrew Edwards Kris Baier, 38, is the Student Life director and athletic director at Whatcom Community College. He said that he works directly with students to get them connected with each other and their community, and his goal is to help students find their passion…
Local radio show finds new home at Whatcom
Chuckanut Radio Hour, Bellingham’s local radio variety show, moves to its new home in Heiner Theater.
There and back again: Near-fatal accident gives student new perspective
On Sept. 4, 2010, Tristan Nims was driving drunk down Mt. Baker Highway when he had an accident that would change his life forever.
Rage against ballet
“I teach what I think is important physically and conceptually to create a strong dancer, technically and artistically,” Andersen said
International Night
Whatcom Community College’s International Night was a multi-faceted display of culture and excitement.
Growing film courses over 26 years
Whatcom film instructors highlight aspects of motion picture making from camera work to lighting, acting, editing, story structure and sound.