Story and Photo By Taylor Nichols “When I see a magnificent story, I want to do justice to it and this is what I tried to do here. I wanted to know who Muhammad was,” said Seattle author Lesley Hazleton during a discussion about her most recent book “The First…
Month: May 2013
Whatcom Teacher’s Love For Film Does Not Falter
Story and Photo by Derek Langhorn Michael Falter has a love for cinema that stems from his adolescence and has shaped his career as a film teacher at Whatcom Community College and the program director of the Pickford Film Center in downtown Bellingham. When he was 16-years-old, Falter first saw…
Take Your Tastebuds On Tour- Cooking Classes At Whatcom
Story and Photo By Taylor Nichols Community members in Whatcom County come together each quarter to take cooking classes from around the world at the Community Food Co-Op. These classes, called the food and wine classes, are offered through Whatcom Community College’s community education program. Many of the classes are…
ESL Classes at Whatcom
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…
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…