By Simon Thomas Whatcom’s first intramural tournament of the school year kicked off at Orca Field, where over 40 students, faculty and staff played soccer together. The Student Rec Center organized the tournament for Friday, Nov. 18.
Soccer kicks off first of many tournaments
Ready for school to be out, finals got me stressed out
By Nate Kahn As the Whatcom community transitions from fall into winter, final exams are inbound. There are many on campus resources available for students, in order to help them study and succeed. One of those resources is The Learning Center in Cascade Hall. The Whatcom Math Center has drop…
Phi Theta Kappa
By Cailean Mcleod Whatcom’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) club helps students pursue their career and educational goals. 19-year-old PTK member Ryan Kussmann said, “Having access to all these different resources from advisors to apply for scholarships and write college applications is pretty helpful.” Carol Reed-Jones, advisor for PTK, said PTK…
Sustainability club
By Cailean Mcleod Whatcom’s Sustainability Club is open for students interested in taking part in sustainability-driven activities geared toward learning and community enrichment.
Study Aboard
By Nate Kahn There are many opportunities for Whatcom students to continue their learning experience outside of the classroom. From study abroad programs, to interest clubs on campus, students can pursue their educational passions in many different ways.
First bachelor’s degree offered by Whatcom
By Alex Moreno Beginning in the fall quarter of 2017, Whatcom will be offering a Bachelor of applied science (BAS) in IT Networking. The degree is the first four-year baccalaureate degree offered at Whatcom. Janice Walker, the dean for workforce education at Whatcom, essentially oversees all programs that lead to…
Whatcom choir to perform in opra
By Dustin Rich On Nov. 4, 6, 11, and 13, four Whatcom student musicians from Music 165 will get the chance to perform in the chorus of Pacific Northwest Opera’s production of “Carmen” at McIntyre Hall located on Skagit Valley community college’s campus. Accompanied by their instructors, these students will…
Broaden your horizon by studying abroad
By Dustin Rich Anyone who has done so will express how valuable of an experience going abroad is to him or her. Held down by school or a job, surrounded by all your friends and family it can be easy to forget that Bellingham isn’t the center of the world.
Oct. 21 & Nov. 4 Senate Notes
ASWCC Notes: October 21 & November 4, 2016 The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College meets on Fridays during fall quarter. All students and faculty are welcome to attend the senate meetings which are held from 4-5 p.m. in the Syre Auditorium. New Business: Director of Clubs- Evelyne Mugabe: Finished…
Sailing along the Salish Sea shore
By Simon Thomas Six years ago, the U.S. and Canadian governments officially accepted the name Salish Sea as the title of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Strait of Georgia, and Puget Sound. The process had to go through the Washington State Board of Geographical Names and the Geographical Names…