Story by Anna Browne Afro-Mexican rhythms are one of the core essentials that make up the dance and music troupe Las Cafeteras. The Los Angeles-based group recently performed in the Syre Auditorium at Whatcom Community College Oct. 21. The free show was open for both students and community members to…
Got rhythm?
A healing touch
Story by Anna Browne The massage therapy program at Whatcom Community College is one that has recently been expanding, and can offer many possible jobs upon completion. As a licensed massage practitioner, students can apply to work in a number of different facilities throughout the healthcare community, such as hospitals,…
“No on Initiative 522” funded by agribusiness
by Andrew Edwards The battle over Initiative 522, a bill on the November ballot that would require labeling of genetically modified foods in Washington, has become the most expensive initiative campaign in the state’s history. With more than $27 million contributed to the campaigns both for and against so far,…
October 29, 2013
by Taylor Nichols Painting and drawing are some of the oldest forms of expression and story-telling, dating back to cave paintings. People have been creating art for thousands of years, and to this day it is a coveted and respected manifestation of human creativity and emotion. 5 Pointz is a…
Whatcom Voices: What is your favorite place in Bellingham and why?
“I like the Oyster Dome because I like to do a lot of hiking… it’s very refreshing.” Cassandra Becerra, 18 “Whatcom Falls – swimming and catching crawdads. It’s really fun down there.” Ben Hill, 26 “Post Point. It’s very away from it all and I like that.” Griffith Gustafson, 21…
Council Notes
Name Plates A motion was made to spend $216.52 on name plates for the executive council members. It was passed. Movie Tickets A motion was made to purchase discounted movie tickets from Regal Cinemas for $8 each in quantities of 100, to be resold on campus. Study Space A student…
Mrs. Whatcom Community College
by Faith Ulate “Hi! My name is Faith Ulate from Bellingham, Washington, and I’m Mrs. Whatcom County!” (Head high, big smile, tummy tucked, lots of confidence, nice wave…) This is supposed to be me four months from now in the 2014 Mrs. Washington America Pageant. Pretty ambitious for a mom…
Math Center paves way for student success
Story by Greg Lane Does not compute? Malfunctioning in mathematics? Fear no more, for from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, tutoring help is available to all Whatcom Community College students in the Math Center. Director Jason Babcock heads the Math Center, located in Cascade Hall, and encourages all…
Letter to the editor
Intersection of Cordata Parkway and Stuart Road unsafe The new WCC health professions Education Center is situated at the intersection of Cordata Parkway and Stuart Road. Opening this fall, the facility will attract both vehicle and pedestrian activity to an intersection which is already in need of traffic control. Traffic…
Letter from the Editor
by Taylor Nichols Many of you may have heard about the so-called “riot” that happened on Saturday night, October 12th. After a block party was broken up near Western Washington University’s campus, hundreds of college –aged kids flooded the streets and gathered around Laurel Park. The police came and in…