On Nov. 13-14, WCC’s club Sustainability Oriented Students (SOS) held its annual Clothing Swap, where students were able to donate old threads and pick out new ones. SOS President, Austin Williams, says the club’s desired end result was to get all extra clothing donated to We Care, a non-profit thrift…
Donating Old Threads and Finding New
Leopold Hotel Hosts Election Party
The Leopold Hotel hosted an election party open to the public on November 5th from 5-10 p.m., providing free entertainment and offering a luxurious space for locals to gather and chat about the presidential election as results started to pour in. This election party included complimentary food, election-themed drinks, and…
Fall Faculty Concert Lifts Spirits
Classical music filled Heiner Theater on Wednesday, November 6, as a rare trio consisting of flute, harp and bassoon performed several selections from 20th Century classical composers. Pat Nelson, WCC Music Faculty and WWU instructor for bassoon, was joined by Mehrdad Gholami, WWU Assistant Professor of Flute and Jill Whitman,…
Whatcom Museum Free Fridays
For fun on a budget, the Whatcom Museum’s First Free Fridays are a great family opportunity or date night. The Whatcom Museum is located in downtown Bellingham. Both permanent and changing exhibits fill the galleries of the Old City Hall on Commercial Street and the Lightcatcher Building on Flora Street….
Grant starts a Latine Studies Program at WCC
A Latine Studies certificate program at Whatcom Community College lies just beyond the horizon. With a student-centered approach, it would aim to bridge lived experiences and course curricula, recognizing the campus community as one extended familia. The possibility for a Latine Studies program at Whatcom Community College has hung in…
Letter to the Editor Regarding Budget “Controversy”
Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article in the Horizon Magazine published in Spring 2024 entitled “ASWCC 24-25 Budget Proposal Passes Despite Controversy.” The author shared a perspective from the meetings which they attended and the information that they had available to them, and we are writing a…
ASWCC 24-25 Budget Proposal Passes Despite Controversy
This article was originally published in part in The Horizon‘s May 16 print newsletter. It was then updated and published again in the Spring 24’s print Horizon Magazine, which came out June 10, 2024 – archive links forthcoming. A letter of response was submitted in July by Alaina Hirsch on…
How the TikTok Bill May Affect You
The Legislation Itself The American federal government has raised concerns about TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance since its rise in popularity in the U.S. that began in 2018 and reached a climax in 2021. In August of 2020, then-President Donald Trump was adamant on banning the app from…
Chardi Kala Celebration Honors Volunteers and Collaborators
“Chardi Kala means to keep our spirits uplifted, particularly in hard times, because we know we are doing the right thing,” read the screen at this weekend’s Chardi Kala Celebration at Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale on Saturday, May 17, from 2-5 p.m.. This afternoon event – hosted by the Chardi…
Food Insecurity a Silent Problem on College Campuses
Food insecurity, where one has uncertain access to affordable nutritious food, is a rising issue experienced by most American individuals. With the rising cost of living and inflation, many find themselves skipping on meals or reducing portion sizes to save money or food. One third of college students experience weekly…