By Alex George Since the 1980’s, Washington state has seen a boom in the winery and craft brewing industry, but due to state and federal laws local distilling never took off. Recent legislation however, has greatly eased the process of opening a distillery and since 2008 dozens of craft distilleries…
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Netting a better catch
By Tyler Bergen The waters around the San Juan Islands are home to some of the freshest salmon available in the state. Harvested by the Lummi Island Wild Cooperative (LIWC) and other reefnet fishing operations, these fish are captured sustainably and served in fine restaurants and co-ops across Whatcom County.
Western, Whatcom to share new Pavilion
By Alex George With Western Washington University’s Carver Gymnasium currently under renovation, the Vikings men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams will temporarily make their home at Whatcom Community College’s newly reopened Pavilion.
New classes fill needs at Whatcom
Whatcom adds Mandarin Chinese and everyday math courses By Meg Jackson Whatcom Community College is now offering new educational opportunities for students which include math classes for non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors and a Mandarin Chinese language course.
Whatcom promotes computer science
By Tyler Bergen Recent expansions to Whatcom Community College’s computer information systems (CIS) department, has led to more courses geared towards cyber defense. After being awarded 6.4 million dollars from the National Science Foundation, the department has taken step towards developing Whatcom’s first four year degree.
Horoscope for June 9
By Taylor Nichols Aries (March 21-April 19): The next couple weeks may have your pockets feeling loose, Aries. The financial stresses will ease after June, but you’ll just have to ride the frugal wave until you get your money right again.
Financial aid information for 2015-16 school year
For the coming school year, students that are applying for financial aid must have their FAFSA (Federal Association of Financial Student Aid) submitted by March 15. Once an application has been submitted the FAFSA will determine which students are eligible and which ones will receive financial aid for the 2015-2016…
Whatcom’s new Pavilion nears completion
By Tyler Bergen As many students may have noticed, construction has been underway on campus since June 22 of last year in preparation to unveil the newly expanded Pavilion in the fall.
Next up for study abroad program: Berlin
By Meg Jackson Every year, several opportunities are available for Whatcom Community College students to study abroad. For the first time, Whatcom is offering a trip to Berlin, Germany for spring quarter 2016.
College says goodbye to Ron Leatherbarrow
By Meg Jackson After seven years as the Vice President for Instruction at Whatcom Community College, Ron Leatherbarrow, 72, is retiring.