The Simpson Intercultural Center has started an Open Mic Night every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. in Syre 217 for Whatcom students who enjoy singing, poetry, storytelling, and more. Kunmi Ajiboye started Open Mic Nights to give students on campus “a place to perform and have fun.” She got the idea…
Open Mic Nights at the Simpson Intercultural Center
Modern unionization at Starbucks
As we watch the nationwide battle between corporate Starbucks and its employees, some people may be questioning the importance of unions and how America got to this point, again. Unions have been around for a long time to protect the rights of laborers and minimum-wage workers as they work to…
“Andor”: Great anti-fascist art?
(This review contains major spoilers for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Andor”.) Why do I watch Star Wars? Sure, part of it is the science-fantasy setting and the richly imagined worlds that George Lucas and his many disciples have populated. From aliens and droids, laser swords and psychic…
Being a DeafBlind person in college
As a DeafBlind student myself, I recognize that sometimes students need a little help to make collegiate learning accessible to them. Whatcom Community College’s Access and Disability Services provides this kind of help to students in the form of TypeWell transcription services. TypeWell provides transcriptions in an easy-to-read format that…
Fall quarter ends with a celebration
“Times are stressful for students with everyone just coming out of the pandemic and many students now having to get used to being on campus again. The Programming and Diversity Board (PDB) wanted to host an event to celebrate all of the hard work that students have put in and…
Exploring Youth Voter Turnout
Last November’s midterm elections saw one of the highest percentages of youth voters compared to past elections. 27% of those in the 18-29 age group voted in the 2022 midterms, which was the second highest after 2018’s 28%. However, it’s too soon to know the real results. “Analysts seem to…
Womens Basketball vs Douglas College
Playing the fourth game in four days after going 2-1 in the first three games, with wins against Big Bend and Spokane behind strong performances from Neomi Davidson, Whatcom Women’s basketball took on Douglas College, and some players were experiencing fatigue. “I mean, you know they have tired bodies,…
Mens Basketball vs Motion College
Whatcom Men’s basketball took on Motion College on Thursday, Dec. 8th coming in with a 3-3 record and a two-game losing streak. In a loss to Portland on Dec. 5th by a score of 97-82, the Orcas’ leading scorer Tawrence Shoffner was injured. Shoffner is averaging a conference-leading 23.6 points,…
From Running Start to running animation project
At 17 years old, most teenagers are focused on making the most of their high school experience, getting their license and driving for the first time or even landing a part-time job, but for Wes Warfel, it was joining Whatcom Community College and getting a headstart. Whatcom Community College offers…
Orca Sports Update 12/2
Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have kicked off their seasons! Men’s basketball had four games this past week and they went 3-1. The Orcas opened the season with a loss to Highline 84-72, but they have responded with three straight wins against Big Bend, Douglas College, and Northwest Indian College…