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…
Gov. Inslee speaks at Energy Symposium
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…
Unions are about unity
Alex Moreno When a crowd was asked to say words that come to mind when thinking of unions the results were: Protest, power, strike, and solidarity.
Soccer team brings in new players
By Justin Busby Head Coach Mary Schroeder announced Thursday, April 13 that letters of intent had been signed by Ferndale forward JazLynn Ahrens, Squalicom midfielder Payton Fowler, Bellingham forward Kayla Heidenreich, and Meridian’s pair of forwards Payton Lunde and Micaela Pimento, along with Columbia River midfielder Alexis Detling from Vancouver,…
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….
‘Moana’ navigates through Polynesian culture
OPINION By Shelby Ford “Moana” is everything you would expect from a new feature animated movie from Disney. There is a strong-willed Princess who goes on a great adventure with her animal sidekick and many musical intervals. Although it’s not just the catchy lyrics, tear-jerking story or beautiful animation that…
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…
Koenig holds a talk on current relations with Russia
By Naira Gonzales Aranda Former US Ambassador John M Koenig gave a presentation at Whatcom regarding our relationship with Russia and past/current events. Koenig went over what started the deterioration in the relations between Moscow and other Western capitals, the first Cold War, where we’re at now and the brewing…
Letter from the Editor: What time is it?
Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter in 1784 with the idea that if our country were to set our clocks forward one hour so that the sun will set later in the day, everyone would save on candles and lantern oil. Also, people would be able to work deeper into the…