By Kai Vieira da Rosa Whatcom Community College closed the proposal window for a new contract with on-campus food services on Friday, May 5. Whatcom Community College put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 10, 2017. A RFP is used in instances in which a need for a…
Whatcom is cooking up change in campus dining
France votes for the new and the EU
By Alex Moreno On May 7, 2017 the French elected new president Emmanuel Macron over opposing president elect Marine Le Pen. Macron is the youngest president in France’s history, has never held an elected government position, describes himself as neither left nor right, and founded his own political party in…
Whatcom names it’s first ever “Most Talented”
By Kai Vieira da Rosa The results are in, Jennifer Contreras is Whatcom’s most talented! On May 5, 2017 Contreras performed “Toxic” by Britney Spears and took home first place and a prize worth $500. Five performances took place that night in the Heiner Theater on the Whatcom Community College…
Whatcom exhibit featured at Old City Hall
By Eric Hermosada In celebration of Whatcom Community College’s 50th anniversary, an exhibit was made in downtown Bellingham at the Old City Hall. On April 15, and 26, tours were curated by Bob Winters, who taught English at Whatcom in 1985, is the Chair of the Arts and Humanities Division…
Students of Color Conference held in Yakima
By Eric Hermosada Students from all over Washington gathered in Yakima to attend the annual Students of Color Conference (SOCC), which was held by the Multicultural Student Services Directors’ Council (MSSDC) from April 6-8.
Bellingham hosts their first women’s film festival
By Simon Thomas Bellingham hosted the first ever CASCADIA Women’s Film Festival at the Pickford Film Center, Mt. Baker Theater, and Western Washington University from April 19-23. The festival booked 24 films to be shown across Bellingham, all of which were directed by women.
Activities Calendar
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…
Whatcom’s first Talent Show
By Kai Vieira da Rosa Five Whatcom students will be competing for the title of Grand Winner of WCC Got Talent 2017 on Friday, May 5. Jennifer Contreras, Christian Shirey, Adey Yang, Vanessa Pescasio, and Xiaoyi Zhang will be showcasing their talents for the first annual school talent show in…
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…
Whatcom basketball prepares for future
By Justin Busby Lynden Christian’s Shaye Brandsma and Kylee Engholm from Mount Baker of the 2016 class, Lynden’s Mariah Gonzalez, Meridian’s Kiana Gray, Sehome’s Samantha Hruby, Nooksack Valley’s Rachel Sande, Lynden Christian’s Emma Stump, Cornerstone Christian’s Elissa Vreugdenhil, and Blaine’s Kjirstin Larson all signed letters of intent to Whatcom on…