Story and Photo by Ryan Tipper On May 3, 2013, Whatcom Community College celebrated 45 years of operation. The celebration, located in the Heiner building on Whatcom’s campus, began promptly at 5:30 p.m. with a catered meal and social with the other guests. The event, which was sold out of…
Whatcom Celebrates 45 Years
Photo Feature: It’s A Zoo Out There!
Photos and Story by Lyric Otto On Saturday, May 4, the 10th annual Procession of the Species began behind the library at 3:30p.m. The parade was filled with people in lively animal costumes. The festivities continued as the animal train made their way to Maritime Heritage Park which was filled…
Phi Theta Kappa- Fellowship, Service, Leadership And Scholarship
Story by Ryan Tipper Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honors society for two-year colleges aimed at recognizing academic achievement in students and giving them opportunities to volunteer in the community and receive scholarships. Whatcom Community College’s chapter is called Alpha Xi Nu, and is made up of roughly…
Awareness Saves Lives: Campus Events Shine Light On Causes Of Suicide
Story By Derek Langhorn, Photo By Tim LaRiviere The purple shirts worn by students on the Whatcom Community College campus the week of April 22 to 26 were not a fashion statement. Wearing purple shirts was a way to raise awareness of suicide and was just one part of Suicide…
Surviving Whatcom- Workshop Helps International Students Succeed
Story By Alix LeTouze The International Office at Whatcom Community College established three workshops in April and May called “Survivor” to help international students who struggle in their academic studies be more successful. Beth Robinson, the international student advisor and Iris Metzgen-Ohlswager, the community college initiative advisor, created this event…
Whatcom’s Clayground- Ceramics Classes Gain Popularity, Fill Up Quickly
Photos and Story by Rob Andrilla One particular set of art classes offered spring quarter and the quarters beyond at Whatcom Community College is ceramics. The program is run by two teachers: Rob Beishline and Ene Lewis. Beishline is the Ceramics Department’s head and has been teaching at Whatcom for…
Reduce And Reuse so you can Refill
Story and Photo by Faith Ulate Clothes, dishes, books and other used items were lined up on tables in the courtyard at Whatcom Community College in a garage-sale fashion for the Reduce and Reuse Sale on April 23 and 24. The sale was put on by the Sustainability Club. Its…
Divestment: Campaign Urges Schools To Stop Supporting Fossil Fuels
Story By Peter Stampher Burning ambitions at Whatcom Community College are attempting to slow climate change by encouraging divestment from fossil fuel companies. Whatcom’s participation in the international divestment campaign is directed by its Sustainability Club. A divestment is an act opposite that of an investment. The fossil fuel divestment…
Game Review: Injustice: Gods Among Us
Story By Ryan Tipper Holy air combos and super moves Batman! After much hype and anticipation, “Injustice: Gods Among Us” has finally been released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, WiiU and iOS (iPad and iPhone). A DC Comics themed 2D fighter, Injustice offers some of the most popular modern…
Spring Fun In The Sun For Everyone
Story By Peter Stampher Photo By Alix LeTouzé As the sun emerges, Whatcom Community College students are provided with plentiful physical and social opportunities to enjoy the change of season. Off-campus, a student I.D. unlocks access to sailboats, kayaks and windsurfing equipment. On campus, clubs meet to enjoy organized sports…