March 14 Physical Therapist Assistant Information Session, Kulshan 226, 3-5:00pm. March 15 Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline. Athletics Celebration, Pavilion Gum, 4:30pm. March 16 Music Department Winter Concert, Heiner Theatre, 7:30-9pm. March 17 50th aniversary Exhibition Opening Reception @ Whatcom Museum, 5-7pm. March 18-31 50th anniversary Exhibition @ Whatcom Museum….
Category: FEATURES
But, where do you get your protein?
OPINION By Craig Gabrielson I’ve heard a lot of different words used to describe me and my vegan diet; extremist, hippie, tree-hugger, naïve – the list goes on. Then add my military background, where red-blooded, steak-eating, beer-drinking masculinity is a point of pride for most. Believe me, I’ve heard my…
New marine biology class makes a splash
By Craig Gabrielson Marine biology is making its debut this spring quarter at Whatcom. Biology 159 studies basic biological principles applied to the marine environment, according to the course description on Whatcom’s website. In the past, Whatcom offered Biology 130, a three-credit course titled, Intertidal Marine Ecology.
Letter from the Editor
There seems to come a time every winter quarter where the dismal weather, flu season, and shorter days all seem to come together to form a perfect storm, often times when its least convenient for school schedules. Unless you are a major skier or snowboarder, it can seem harder to…
Whatcom offers new office admin certificate
By Naira Gonzales Aranda Whatcom Community College began offering a new Business program fall 2016, Office Administration Logistics. The program, created by David Evraets and Tom Burk, specializes in teaching students inventory control. According to Evraets, the program developed due to a community need, as well as his own personal…
50-year celebration kicks off
By Shelby Ford On May 29, 1927, at the Leopold Hotel, a group of Bellingham community members sat down at their first meeting, marking the birth of Whatcom Community College. These individuals were the Board of Trustees appointed by Dan Evans, then governor of Washington.
Men’s Basketball trails division leaders
By Justin Busby With the first half of the regular season in the books, the men’s basketball team is currently in a four-way tie for second place with a 4-3 record.
Willie’s Journey: Just keep swimming
By Shelby Ford Willie the Orca has made it to the Elite Eight of the Northwest Athletic Conference’s mascot challenge. The mascot challenge is a five-week competition for a $1,000 prize that will go to purchasing a new costume. Willie is currently No. 7 in the rankings, and moving into…
Orcas hope for victory
By Justin Busby Tightly contested games have the Whatcom women in danger of a short season but new additions could bolster the lineup for the second half. The Whatcom women’s basketball team has worked incredibly hard every minute on the court, however it may not be enough as the team…
Whatcom Foundation offers scholarships, grants
By Justin Busby Students are encouraged to utilize as many resources at Whatcom as possible so they can continue to be successful during college including counseling, the math and writing centers, and the many different ways of getting money through scholarships or financial aid.