By Jake Knight Whatcom Community College’s library is inviting current and former students and faculty to write and submit poems for the Eighth Annual Kumquat Poetry Challenge. All poems are welcome, but there is a catch: every poem must contain the 10 words selected by the library staff each year….
What rhymes with kumquat?
Getting a jump on college
By Christina Latham High school students have a new option for earning college credits before they even graduate. College in the High School is a pilot program for both Whatcom Community College and Windward High School in Ferndale. The program is looking to expand to other Whatcom County high schools…
Reaching New Heights, Vital Climbing Gym
By Caleb Remington Bellingham’s newest climbing facility, Vital Climbing Gym, provides its members with a place to climb 24-hours-a-day in the heart of downtown Bellingham. The interior of the building is modern, with exposed wooden walls, stainless steel and bright colors. “This is literally an adult’s playground,” said General…
Whatcom instuctor Nancy Ivarinen recognized for pro bono work
By Max Singer Whatcom’s Paralegal Program Coordinator and criminal law teacher, Nancy Ivarinen, 59, was awarded the Joseph T. Pemberton Award in early February for her strong pledge to civil legal assistance in the community. The LAW Advocates is a program that provides free legal aid to low-income families…
Whatcom Voices
If you could teach a class on anything, what would you teach it on? “An intro to sleeping and procrastination.” “A self-sustaining lifesatyle course, growing your own food and reducing your waste.” “A round table class on faith, no matter what religion.” …
Letter from the Editor
When the Bill of Rights was ratified more than 200 years ago, it established the basic freedoms most Americans take for granted today. Our First Amendment rights allow us to express ourselves, share ideas, and collaborate freely. While we know that freedom of speech is a fundamental part of our…
Local organization aids homeless youth
By Zach Barlow “If you only have two options, either live here and watch my mom get beat and my father get drunk, or live outside, which one do you think you would choose,” asked Hannah Fisk, 28, regarding the hard decisions many homeless youths must face in Whatcom County….
Whatcom recognized for community college excellence
By Caleb Remington Whatcom Community College is currently in the running to receive the nationally-esteemed Aspen Prize in 2015. The Aspen Institute, an international nonprofit organization located in Washington D.C., awards the Aspen Prize every two years to a community or technical college that shows exceptional rates of student success….
International Night showcases talents at Whatcom
Story and photos by Zach Barlow Whatcom Community College held its annual International Night, Feb. 27, which featured food and traditional music and dance from all around the world. The event was sponsored by the International Friendship Club, which seeks to help integrate international students into life at Whatcom and…
Bellingham’s Roller Betties hit the track
By Christina Latham For the last eight years, Bellingham’s roller derby team, the Bellingham Roller Betties, have geared up to bring derby to the community. They’ve spent the past six years competing at Whatcom Community College’s Pavilion gym. Joanna Kenyon, an English instructor at Whatcom and a derby fan, said…