Tutoring Services funding proposal A motion was made to give $5,510 to Tutoring Services to provide networking for 10 computers and a printer. The motion was not passed. The senate decided to let the budget committee handle the request and further discuss it in hopes of passing a future motion….
Senate notes 2/11/14
February 11, 2014
Club Bake Sale The clubs at Whatcom Community College will sell homemade baked treats in Cascade, Syre, and Laidlaw Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sales will contribute to a fundraiser for The Growing Veterans, a local organization which connects veterans with their communities. Learning Languages…
February 11, 2014
By Taylor Nichols The 2014 Sochi Olympics have generated controversy and resulted in a flood of criticism aimed at the Russian government. From the indiscriminant killing of stray dogs all over the city to the unjustifiably expensive preparations Russia made for the games, many of which are still in progress,…
The truth about Fictions
By Zach Barlow Former Whatcom Community College student Erik Wallace, 24, is a man of many faces. During the day he can be found in Whatcom’s library where he works part-time. By night he may be playing a show with his up-and-coming Bellingham-based band, Fictions. Ian Knight, a student at…
¡Ay Doctor!
By Anne Elliott New course offers healthcare-specific Spanish lessons This quarter the Community & Continuing Education Program at Whatcom Community College offers a new class available called “Spanish for Healthcare Professionals in a Clinical Setting.” This seven-course class is designed to teach students in healthcare fields elements of language that…
Crown of the Cascades
Story and photos by Zach Barlow For years Mount Baker has been known as one of the main attractions of Whatcom County. Mostly known for its skiing and snowboarding, Baker also hosts a multitude of festive events including the Valentine’s Day Dinner Special at the Ravens Hut Lodge…
Interpreting the dream
By Trevor Randall Jan. 20 marked the 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday set aside to honor the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. and his work for the Civil Rights Movement. On Saturday, Jan. 18, Whatcom Community College hosted the 16th annual Martin Luther…
When we lack compassion
By Zachary Kemp Have you ever felt defined by a certain characteristic? Maybe you evaluated someone based on the way they looked, acted, or spoke? First impressions play a bigger role than we realize. It takes each of us only seven seconds to make up our mind about someone new….
Global surveillance sets dangerous precedent
By Andrew Edwards It seems like every day there is a new report on just how pervasive the National Security Administration’s (NSA) domestic and international spying has become. It’s been known for a while that the agency has been recording phone calls and internet histories of citizens of the United…
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