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…
Letter from the Editor
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…
I ♥ STEM week highlights innovation
By Craig Gabrielson As a part of the 50-year anniversary celebration, Whatcom dedicated a week to commemorate science, technology, engineering and mathematics with its “I heart STEM” week. Faculty and students gathered for events centered around recent breakthrough in the STEM community, new scholarship opportunities and discussions about Whatcom’s new…
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.
Masquerade dance is a ball
By Naira Gonzales Aranda Whatcom Community College students attended the Masquerade ball at Whatcom Saturday, Jan. 28. Organized through Student Life as, “an event for students to have fun,” Ella Mathews said. “We actually hadn’t had a dance here in the last like 20 years.” Pryada Kuankitpaisan said, “I’m most…
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.
Willie’s Journey: Just keep swimming
By Shelby Ford Willie the Orca has made it to the Elite Eight of the Northwest Athletic Conference’s mascot challenge. The mascot challenge is a five-week competition for a $1,000 prize that will go to purchasing a new costume. Willie is currently No. 7 in the rankings, and moving into…
Letter from the Editor
Last week, President Trump’s Executive Order to ban travel to the U.S. from citizens of seven different countries has led to protests at international ports all over the nation. In the same order, he put a 120-day ban on the U.S. Refugee Program, which will pause thousands of immigrants’ benefits…
Orcas hope for victory
By Justin Busby Tightly contested games have the Whatcom women in danger of a short season but new additions could bolster the lineup for the second half. The Whatcom women’s basketball team has worked incredibly hard every minute on the court, however it may not be enough as the team…
Whatcom Foundation offers scholarships, grants
By Justin Busby Students are encouraged to utilize as many resources at Whatcom as possible so they can continue to be successful during college including counseling, the math and writing centers, and the many different ways of getting money through scholarships or financial aid.