Story by Rob Andrilla For international students, immigrants, and others who wish to further their knowledge of the English language, Whatcom Community College offers ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. These courses are based out of Kelly Hall. The ESL Program at Whatcom helps students and community members learn…
ESL Classes at Whatcom
Busy As A Bybee
Story and Photo by Rob Andrilla Blanche Bybee is a jack of all trades at Whatcom Community College. She is the science lab supervisor, as well as an advocate of sustainability on Whatcom’s campus and in the community. “I do about a million things,” Bybee said with a smile. She…
From Ski To Shining Sea
Story by Corbin Brantley The annual Ski to Sea race will be held on May 26 with about 5,000 racers competing in a relay race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. The race has seven legs which are, cross country skiing, downhill snowboarding or skiing, running, cycling, canoeing, mountain biking,…
Through The Looking Glass: Microbiology Classes At Whatcom
Story By Derek Langhorn Anthrax, staphylococcus, E-coli, and Cholera. These are just a few of the bacteria that can cause disease in humans, and by taking the microbiology class at Whatcom Community College many students have learned just how bacteria work and how they can change the body in many…
Campus Briefs
Drama production auditions The drama club will be hosting auditions for an upcoming production in fall quarter 2013 on June 4. Students interested in auditioning can contact the club’s advisor Gerry Large by email at glarge@whatcom.ctc.edu. College Closed Whatcom Community College will be closed from May 25 to May 27…
Council Notes
Digital sign in Syre A motion was made to spend roughly $12,000 on a new digital sign to be placed in Syre Student Center. To be voted on May 23. New Computers in Student Life Office A motion was made to spend $1,024 on two new computers for the Student…
Letter From The Editor
Story by Andrew Edwards When people feel strongly about an issue they tend to overreact without considering every aspect of it. While this is somewhat natural as a first response, as mature adults living in a complex and diverse society it is our responsibility to consider all sides and solutions…
Teach Me How To Dougie
Story and Photo by Alix Le Touzé The Programming and Diversity Board (PDB) of Whatcom Community College organized for the first time three cultural dance workshops in May covering salsa, free style hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean dances. Board members, Samantha Williams and Lizbeth Rodriguez organized this event as part of the…
Hail To The Peace
Story by Mary Louise Speer Bonnie Joy Barker held her sign high so passersby in downtown Bellingham could easily view her message. “No more coal,” read the sign, topped with the figure of a salmon. Every Friday activists promoting several different causes gather in downtown Bellingham to continue a long-time…
Playing With The Police: Student Club Participates In Law Enforcement Training
Story by Peter Stampher During the month of April, Criminal Justice Leadership club members participated in active shooter training exercises, staged at empty schools, in conjunction with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Whatcom Community College’s Criminal Justice Leadership Club has been active in the law enforcement community. The club assists…