by Calvin Schoneck Reasonable people can disagree about whether or not capital punishment is a morally appropriate sanction for the most heinous of crimes. However, there is little argument about whether the death penalty is the ultimate price one can pay for a crime, and those who support capital punishment…
No way out: An argument against the death penalty
Keeping it 100: Whatcom’s nursing program prepares students for medical careers
by Tyler Bergen With 100 percent of graduates passing their national exams, the last four cohorts of Whatcom Community College’s nursing program have earned a solid reputation in the medical field.
No snow? No problem.
by Meg Jackson Even with no snow on the course, nothing could have prevented Bellinghamsters from celebrating the 2015 Ski to Sea relay race over Memorial Day weekend. The race became a tradition in 1973 and now attracts competitors from all over the world. This year’s race consisted of two…
Panel discusses effects of global warming at home and abroad
by Meg Jackson As temperatures continue to rise, so does awareness of global issues. On May 13 Whatcom Community College hosted its annual Global Panel Event, a free conference for students and the community, intended to shed light on the global impacts of climate change and small-scale solutions that could…
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Send us your summer vacation pics!
Submissions welcome for the Horizon Back to School issue. Email your summer photos to editor@whatcomhorizon.com.
Letter from the editor
by Calvin Schoneck There are few issues that have sparked the political interests in young people more than the recent controversy surrounding legal use of marijuana. Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state, a much larger portion of the public has come to view marijuana use more favorably…
Student Senate Notes, May 21
Meetings take place every other Thursday in Syre 216/217 at 3 p.m. and are open to the public.
Campus Briefs, May 26
Woodring College of Education info session If you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, Woodring College of Education will be holding an information session on May 27 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., in Syre 104. This session will include the admissions process, requirements, West-B testing and program…
Metal and sparks: welding as an art form
By Isabel Loos Whether you are a welding professional or know absolutely nothing about the industry, the Welding Rodeo has something for everyone. The two-day community event held May 15 and 16 at Bellingham Technical College includes a sculpture competition, a skills challenge, booths to browse representing companies in the…