Story and Photo by Victoria Clack Harvey Katz uses a mixture of spoken word and storytelling, in his show in Hiener Theater at Whatcom Community College on May 21, to shed light on lives that rarely get airtime, as well as makes sure the multi-cultural community is properly represented at…
Athens Boys Choir
Put An Herb On It- Class Explores Attitudes Towards Health Across Cultures
Story and Photo by Taylor Nichols The Cross Cultural Medicine class at Whatcom Community College is sought after by students headed in a multitude of different directions. Whether students are waiting to get into the nursing program or planning to be anthropologists, they will find the topics of health care…
Northwest Ethnobotany Classes At Whatcom
Story by Rob Andrilla Anyone who was raised in the Pacific Northwest is likely aware of previous inhabitants of the region. Native American tribes lived on the coast of the Pacific for many years before Europeans arrived, and these people had a uniquely sustainable relationship with the land and plant…
Whatcom Students Break A Leg In Drama Club
Story by Rob Andrilla, Photo by Alix Le Touzé From musicals to student-directed one-act plays, Whatcom Community College’s Drama Club provides an opportunity for students interested in enjoying the theatre arts, learning what goes into producing a play, or getting their toes wet with a first acting experience. Advised by…
Summer Is A Quarter, Too
Story by Peter Stampher As the school year comes to an end for some students, others prepare to complete courses offered over the summer at Whatcom Community College. Enrollment advisors at Whatcom put on presentations in classrooms with the intent of educating students on course options available to students summer…
Friendship Without Borders
Story by Peter Stampher, Photo Courtesy of Ulli Schraml From sporting events to whale watching to kayaking and white water rafting, one club at Whatcom Community College offers exciting activities to all students at an affordable rate. The International Friendship Club (IFC) promotes cross cultural awareness and diversity on Whatcom’s…
Learning How Kids Learn
Story and Photo by Mary Louise Speer Whatcom Community College’s Early Childhood Education program uses a flexible class format to prepare students for careers educating young children. That structure helped Whatcom student Sheena Benson juggle the responsibilities of a full-time job and manage home and family, while pursuing a certificate…
Money On The Mind- Student Debt Increasing
Story by Derek Langhorn For many students seeking a college education, taking student loans may be the only option for covering tuition, however, this often leads to a huge amount of debt. According to The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, total student debt in the U.S had reached $1.1 trillion in…
Reaching The Next Step- Adult Basic Education Classes Provide A Platform To A Higher Education
Story and Photo by Derek Langhorn Whatcom Community College’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) program allows people to return to school and receive basic math, reading and writing classes. These classes allow their students to learn the skills they need to prepare for GED or college placement tests. Integrated Basic Education…
Annual Fairhaven Festival Attracts Crowd Of 20,000
Story By Corban Brantley With “Eye of the Tiger” playing on the loud speakers the announcer shouted, “Everybody make some noise” as Zsolt Szadovszki, the winner of Bellingham’s annual Ski to Sea race, started up the beach to ring the finish bells, signaling his team’s victory and the unofficial start…