We are retired, and have lived in the Cordata neighborhood for about three years. Our first and current impressions of Whatcom Community College are identical: it is a fine neighbor. The physical campus resembles a carefully maintained park. Lawns, trees and shrubs surround the academic buildings. The architecture of these…
Letter to the Editor: A Fine Neighbor
November 12, 2013
By Taylor Nichols I was fortunate enough to grow up in a home where anything I wanted to become, do, or believe was accepted without a second thought. I was never pressured to follow any certain religion by my family and friends, but was taught at a young age to…
November 12, 2013
Author Hedrick Smith Comes to Whatcom Pulitzer Prize winner and author of “Who Stole The American Dream” will be coming to Whatcom Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Heiner Theater to discuss his book. Hedrick Smith worked as a reporter and editor for The New York Times…
Learning by example
Story by Derek Langhorn Dr. Sarah Roseberry Lytle, during a recent talk about children and brain development at Whatcom Community College, recalled the words of Mr. Rogers: “We have to help give children tools, building blocks for active play. And the computer is one of those building blocks. No…
October 29, 2013
Council Notes: Voter registration A non-profit volunteer came to Whatcom to register voters, and will come periodically throughout the quarter. Funding Proposal for English Faculty Workshop- A motion was passed to fund two students and a faculty member to the Two-Year College English Association National Council of English Teachers conference….
October 29, 2013
Whatcom’s Oktoberfest Fan Appreciation Day- The Programming and Diversity Board, Whatcom athletics, German club and the International Friendship club are putting on a fan appreciation day for Orca soccer Wednesday Oct. 30 on Orca field. There will be contests such as a goal kicking competition, and winners will receive prizes….
Got rhythm?
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…
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…