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…
Surviving Whatcom- Workshop Helps International Students Succeed
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…
Council Notes
Money Motion for Business Club A money motion was passed to give the Business Club $956.56 to attend an Accounting and Financial Seminar. Money Motion for Finals Relief A money motion was passed to spend $1200 on Spring Quarter Finals Relief. Students of Color Conference Update Student Council members who…
Campus Briefs
Suicide awareness week Whatcom’s Programming and Diversity Board will hold a series of events from April 22 to April 26 to raise awareness for the issue of suicide. These events will include a documentary showing and a panel discussion, as well as a poetry exhibition. For more details contact the…
CCF: More Than Just Pancakes
By Taylor Nichols The Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF) is the only religiously-affiliated club at Whatcom Community College, and provides a place for students to explore the Christian faith together. Kaleb Cuevas and Kristin Sale are two of the group facilitators who run CCF, which Cuevas said is dedicated to providing…
Putting The Environment First- Initiatives Promote Sustainability at Whatcom
By Taylor Nichols Whatcom Community College’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint left by the school can be seen all over campus, from compost bins to bike racks. In 2008, the college-wide focus on sustainability became more prominent when Whatcom made it a goal in its Strategic Plan to “strengthen…