By: Tyler Kirk Those of us that grew up through the 1990s and 2000s have been a part of a very unique generation. The last two decades have been full of cultural shifts in all forms, and I’ve always felt that one of the most comprehensive and telling signs of…
The evolution of rock music (from the perspective of a (90s kid)
Never be a beast of burden
By: Jeremy Rick The recent shootings at Santa Barbara Community College and Seattle Pacific University have sparked emotionally charged conversations concerning mental health care in the United States of America. The two gunmen, Elliot Rodger and Aaron Ybarra, displayed patterns of deep-seated anger and both received medical treatment that failed…
Something’s a brewin’
By: Tyler Kirk Aslan Brewing Company, Bellingham’s first 100 percent organic brewery, opened its doors to the public on May 19. Pat Haynes, 28, is the general manager and a co-owner of Aslan. He explained that the brewery’s origin came from the simple love of beer that he and the…
Whatcom students active in local music scene
By: Tyler Kirk The local music scene in Bellingham features an arguably extensive and diverse collection of musicians in the area. Two Whatcom Community College students, Henry Dotson, 18, and Teo Crider, 24, have been writing, recording, and performing music in the Bellingham area for years. “I’ve been playing music…
Global perspectives in the classroom
By: Lynette Martinez Efforts are being put forth at Whatcom Community College encouraging faculty and staff to incorporate international aspects to their current class curriculums and propose ideas to create new international courses. “The future is internationalization. The more faculty, staff, and students know about different cultures the more successful…
Social Security forum at Whatcom
By: Kelly Rockey Whatcom Community College hosted a community forum on Social Security June 5 in the Syre Auditorium, with a variety of guest speakers. President of the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) Terry O’Neill and Rep. Rick Larsen (D) of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District were among the speakers…
Letter from the Editor
With a year under my belt as the editor-in-chief and six months as assistant editor, the Horizon room has become my home. I spend more time at school than almost anywhere else, and while some aspects of my life were pushed aside, I was driven to see it through to…
Everyday Struggle
by Jamie Leigh Broten Since the recession of 2008-09, budget cuts have been made across the board, and states all over the country lost significant portions of funding for, among other things, childcare. The Child Development Center (CDC) at Whatcom Community College was closed in spring quarter of 2010 due…
Campus smoking policies to change
By: Lynette Martinez The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC) recently approved a position statement that recommends creating a smoke-free zone on Whatcom’s campus. Whatcom’s Vice President for Administrative Services Nate Langstraat said, “Because this was a student proposed recommendation all voices need to be heard.Faculty and staff…
Senator Patty Murray visits campus
By: Tyler Kirk Whatcom Community College welcomed U.S. Senator Patty Murray Thursday, April 24, for a roundtable discussion on veteran care in Washington state. Murray met with some of Whatcom’s student veterans and veteran services staff, along with representatives from Western Washington University, Bellingham Technical College, Everett Community College, and…