Letter to the Editor Regarding Budget “Controversy”

Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article in the Horizon Magazine published in Spring 2024 entitled “ASWCC 24-25 Budget Proposal Passes Despite Controversy.” The author shared a perspective from the meetings which they attended and the information that they had available to them, and we are writing a…

ASWCC 24-25 Budget Proposal Passes Despite Controversy

This article was originally published in part in The Horizon‘s May 16 print newsletter. It was then updated and published again in the Spring 24’s print Horizon Magazine, which came out June 10, 2024 – archive links forthcoming. A letter of response was submitted in July by Alaina Hirsch on…

Clubs are community magic

ASWCC Student Clubs and Student Unions hosted a dinner and magic show on Tuesday, April 16. Seattle Magician and Mentalist Nate Jester headlined the show and wowed the audience with amazing sleight of hand, mind blowing mental feats and a healthy dash of comedy. Using several students to assist with various…

ASWCC Student Government gives every student a voice

The ASWCC Student Government, which includes the Executive Board and the Senate, is working on several projects aimed at improving students’ experiences at WCC and amplifying their voices. ASWCC is the acronym for Associated Students of Whatcom Community College, whereas the ASWCC Student Government is the group of students selected…

ASWCC Senate Meeting

Meetings are held Monday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom and are also streamed live on the WCC Student Life Facebook page. Join us on Zoom: 360 383 3007 Watch live on Facebook: WCC Student Life and Development Facebook page The main purpose of ASWCC Senate meetings will be to…

ASWCC Senate Meeting

Meetings are held Monday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom and are also streamed live on the WCC Student Life Facebook page. Join us on Zoom: 360 383 3007 Watch live on Facebook: WCC Student Life and Development Facebook page The main purpose of ASWCC Senate meetings will be to…

New senate in place for 2019-20

The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College aims to enhance every student’s experience through fellow student representation. “ASWCC is a student body,” said Surabhi Subedi, the ASWCC Vice President for Clubs, “we are the bridge between students and administration.”

ASWCC welcomes new executive council

By Madison Roper The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College Student Government held an end of year report and first ever succession ceremony for the ASWCC Executive Council on June 3. The ASWCC Executive Council will be almost entirely new in fall quarter. The only role not being passed down…

Orca Day planning in full swing

By Elisa Espinoza Orca Day is a Whatcom Community College tradition that brings students together to celebrate the ending of the school year one week before finals, through activities and food. This year, Orca Day will happen on June 5th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place…

Foreign exchange students showcase cultures

By Eva Mo The Whatcom Office Student Life and Development hosted the Global Cultural Night on May 2 to celebrate the cultural diversity on campus. “We wanted to share cultural diversity on campus to Whatcom Community, build a campus community that celebrates diversity, and hope students make new friends on…