by Andrew Edwards If you’ve tried to access any government websites, been unable to get tax forms for financial aid or paid attention to the news lately, you’ve probably noticed that the federal government has been mostly shut down. The reason for this is because the two houses of congress…
Affordable healthcare held hostage by government shutdown
Whatcom Voices: Describe your summer vacation in three words
“Mexico, reading, family.” -Yelena Kashubin, 17 “Weather, haircut, v-neck.” -Jordan Hernandez, 18 Boring, busy, hectic. Andie Young, 19 “Working abroad, Norway.” -Jakob Pederson, 21
Why Syria matters: regional stability at risk
by Andrew Edwards After weeks of escalating tension surrounding the Syrian civil war and potential American intervention, military strikes seem to have been taken off of the table, at least for now, as the Syrian government has agreed to surrender its stockpiles of chemical weapons. While this unexpected development is…
Water, sand, and stone
by Derek Langhorn Perhaps the most recognizable sculpture at Whatcom Community College is the “Levitating Sphere” outside of Kulshan Hall. It is a 3,000 pound sphere that was crafted out of a giant boulder which sat in the center of Donovan Avenue in Fairhaven. The boulder, Donovan rock, was detonated…
Meet your student council
What are you most looking forward to this year? Lucas Nydam – 19 President “I’m most looking forward to establishing student council as something that matters and something that has power to actually make a difference in the campus community.” Marco Morales – 23 Vice President “What I’m looking forward…
Letter from the Editor
by Taylor Nichols Sexual assault and rape cases have been noticeably more frequent in the media in the past few years. Whether this is because of an increase in incidents or in reporting is arguable, but in the last year alone several of these cases have been brought to light…
Not so far from home
Story by Alix Le Touze The International Programs at Whatcom Community College host more than 200 international students from more than 25 different countries every year. Beth Robinson, the international student advisor said that some students are at Whatcom to improve their English and have a cultural experience, while others…
The high-tech HPEC
Story by Faith Ulate The Health Professions Education Center is officially opening its doors for the first day of classes at Whatcom Community College. With shiny new floors, fresh paint, coffee lounges, new classrooms and labs with high-tech equipment including mannequin simulators, this state-of-the art facility will bring the Nursing,…
Whatcom outsources financial aid payouts
Story by Taylor Nichols Photos of green envelopes sent from a financial firm called Higher One have been posted around Whatcom Community College’s campus since spring, and they represent a change in the way financial aid works for Whatcom students. Higher One is a business separate from the college contracted…
Grab a bite!
California Tacos and Fresh Juices Hours 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Sunday (360) 312-4340 California Tacos, located in the Whatcom Plaza, serves both traditional and non-traditional Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and Mexican-style hot dogs. Students receive…