BELLINGHAM, Wash.—The Pacific Northwest’s start to 2025 was rocked by a cluster of moderate earthquakes, but their frequent occurrence does not have a strong bearing on whether “the Big One” is impending. A 4.5 magnitude quake most recently shook the San Juan Islands on March 3 and early risers in…
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The Sculpture that Returns to the Earth
Those walking around the Sehome Hill Arboretum lately may have noticed a sculpture of a woman with her arms crossed, cradling small pieces of nature, perched atop a small boulder. The artist behind the piece is Ilana Toran, a freshman at Western Washington University. Toran dedicated countless hours to creating…
Masterworks at the museum
A brilliantly lit collection of still life objects sit at the center of the mostly empty gallery. About a dozen people of all ages sit around the display, quietly sketching. Finished sketches are taped to the wall. In the dim lighting on the other side of the room, a queue…
Jamming Gender Norms with Roller Derby
BELLINGHAM, Wash.—This past Saturday, March 1, the Whatcom Pavilion swapped dribbling basketballs and squeaking sneakers for the crescendoing rumble of roller skates, shriek of toe stops braking on the track, and raucous yells from tangled athletes pushing and shoving to score points during the double header roller derby event hosted…
Lending a Helping Hand: Drug & Alcohol Awareness Event
For those struggling with substance abuse, sometimes the best resource is a friendly face extending a helping hand, offering support. For students at WCC, a helping hand was one of the many offerings on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the special tabling event arranged by the WCC Counseling Department. In honor…
Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Department of Education Raises Concerns
Bellingham, Wash. — President Donald Trump’s recent initiative to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has sparked significant debate nationwide, with potential repercussions for educational institutions in Whatcom County, including Whatcom Community College. According to AP News, the administration is drafting an executive order to initiate the closure of the…
Staying Sober: The Impact of Dry January
Drinking is a common social activity that many people do, especially people in college. Whether it’s drinking with a small group of friends, at home or at a bar, or at a huge party, many people enjoy their time drinking. However, some are now choosing to explore a sober lifestyle…
WCC student speaks during city-wide MLK event
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Jan. 19 – Students, staff, city employees, and community members gathered in the sunny cafeteria of Bellingham High School this past Saturday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during a service day event. The event was coordinated by the Community Consortium for Cultural Recognition, which includes Whatcom…
Free Speech at WCC: Oppressed or Expressed?
Political activity on college campuses has been on the rise throughout many major institutions across the country, but has WCC’s campus followed those same trends? For a variety of reasons, WCC’s inclusion and support for free speech activities, also known as “expressive activities,” seems muted, with space and guidelines for…
After the Polls: Talkin’ Stories Conversations
On Thursday, November 15 at the Simpson Intercultural Center (SIC), students and staff came together to discuss the recent presidential election at a Talkin’ Stories: After the Polls open conversation. Attendees discussed concerns and solutions, and offered support to others as they considered what this transfer of power means for…