By Apple Parry When President Donald Trump ran for office, his campaign slogan and anxiety-inducing hats read, “Make America Great Again.” Allow me to translate what it actually says: “I want all my straight white male privilege back.” On May 8, under the Trump administration, Alabama’s female mayor passed a…
Month: June 2019
Travel – My experiences as a foreigner in Japan
By Madison Roper “Baka gaijin!” is something my brother, Kyle, and I have been saying to each other at least once a week since coming to Japan at the beginning of April. In Japanese, ‘baka’ means idiot and ‘gaijin’ means foreigner or someone who’s non-Japanese. Kyle and I are Japanese…
Graduates say farewell to Whatcom
By Katauna Loeuy As the end of the year approaches, students are excited to move on to the next chapter of their lives, but in honor of these milestone moments, a celebration is in order. Amy Anderson, director of K-12 Partnerships, which includes Running Start, is a volunteer for the…
Nursing students have each other’s backs
Course emphasizes tough realities and teamwork between students. By Katauna Loeuy The rigorous and demanding Nursing Program at Whatcom Community College provides a close-knit community to help students discover their true selves through many challenging and rewarding experiences. “Whatcom really wooed me with how inclusive, welcoming and just the supporting…
Muslim students share Ramadan experiences
By Elisa Espinoza The Whatcom Community College Muslim Students Association hosted a dinner in celebration of Ramadan, the month of fasting, which is one of the five pillars of Islam that Muslims follow. The dinner took place in the Syre Auditorium May 22, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.. Tahani Al-fazel,…
A symphony of creative possibilities
Music department welcomes students of all interests and skill levels. By Elisa Espinoza Whatcom Community College’s music department provides students the opportunity of developing their music skills through different classes. Melanie Sehman is the head of the music department and the only full-time music faculty.
Sister cities come together for Ski to Sea
By Issei Tanaka Hikaru Yasuma is a Whatcom Community College student who will graduate in spring quarter 2019. Hikaru Yasuma is the president of the Japanese club. Her father Yoshihisa Yasuma came to Bellingham 26 years ago to participate in the 1993 Ski to Sea race. Yoshihisa Yasuma participated in…
Opinion: 30 years after Tiananmen, Hong Kong freedom at stake
By Eva Mo What is home for you? A place that makes you feel comfortable, a place that holds everything you love, or a place that helps you grow? As an international student who has studied at Whatcom for two and a half years, I hadn’t gone back to my…
Drag show represents LGBTQ on campus
By Madison Roper Whatcom Community College’s Pride Club held a drag show in Syre Auditorium on May 24. Two drag queens, Betty Desire and Shanita Blough, both Whatcom alumni, hosted the event filled with multiple drag performers. The show raised over $600, which was divided to be donated to Queer…
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…