Since ChatGPT’s release, it has gained global popularity, with around 100 million users using it monthly. Schools around the U.S. have implemented policies regarding using generative artificial intelligence tools for schoolwork. OpenAI released ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, as a successor to InstructAI, their previous AI model. ChatGPT unlocks new…
ChatGPT: The AI That Took the World by Storm
Volunteers Aid Students in Their Goal to Learn English
By Nathan Welch and Miles Vander-Vennet An English-Language Learners class led by Catalina Hope ended in celebration, as students and ELL volunteers alike came together after the class successfully completed their English assessments for the quarter. During the class’s celebration, students spoke amongst their classmates, family members, and instructors, eating…
Community Garden to Make a Return in Spring
As spring slowly enfolds this year, WCC’s community garden is in the process of being transformed from a nearly barren space to a vibrant collection of plants. According to James Spaich, a professor in WCC’s English department and co-founder of the community garden, “Last year was the first year for…
New Sculpture Arrives on Campus
Local Squamish artist James Harry oversaw the installation of his sculpture on Whatcom Community College’s campus this Monday, just outside of the Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons building. Titled “ININYAX’A7N” or “Thunderbird,” this sculpture was designed by Harry not only to bridge the gap between modern and Salish art,…
WCC’s Pickleball Club Faces Off at Volli
Written by Nathan Welch and Miles Vander Vennet. WCC’s own Pickleball Club hosted an event in conjunction with Volli, a private recreation center just across the way from Cedar Hall that is dedicated to pickleball and a few other games. With attendance close to a dozen at this event, members…
Sustainability Club Hosts Clothing Drive at WCC
The foyer at Syre Center saw use last Wednesday for a clothing drive, as a way for the Sustainability Club to not only give back to the community, but also Whatcom Community College’s student body. Two long sets of tables piled with clothing and shoes were stationed at either end…
Women’s Basketball vs. Bellevue Bulldogs
The WCC women’s basketball team matched up against the Bellevue Bulldogs Wednesday night. In what was a hard fought battle on both ends, Bellevue was able to take control of the game, winning 75-57. The Bulldogs started off strong, taking a lead of 24-11 by the end of the first…
Open Mic Nights at the Simpson Intercultural Center
The Simpson Intercultural Center has started an Open Mic Night every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. in Syre 217 for Whatcom students who enjoy singing, poetry, storytelling, and more. Kunmi Ajiboye started Open Mic Nights to give students on campus “a place to perform and have fun.” She got the idea…
Modern unionization at Starbucks
As we watch the nationwide battle between corporate Starbucks and its employees, some people may be questioning the importance of unions and how America got to this point, again. Unions have been around for a long time to protect the rights of laborers and minimum-wage workers as they work to…
“Andor”: Great anti-fascist art?
(This review contains major spoilers for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Andor”.) Why do I watch Star Wars? Sure, part of it is the science-fantasy setting and the richly imagined worlds that George Lucas and his many disciples have populated. From aliens and droids, laser swords and psychic…