By Jake Knight Whatcom Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams both earned victories Feb. 5 against the Skagit Valley Community College teams. The men’s win, coupled with the latest 64-63 win at Edmonds Community College, gave the men’s team a record of 8-2 in the Northwest Athletic Association of…
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Cooperative Education Program offers student internships
By Anne Elliott Megan Fortin, 21, is working as an intern at Fairhaven Middle School as well as taking 24 credits at Whatcom Community College this quarter. One credit comes from helping out in 7th grade social studies and English classes for 10 hours per week through Whatcom’s Cooperative Education…
A capitol idea
By Caleb Remington “I really think when students actually step on the Capitol campus something happens and they all get the magnitude of how important it is to be engaged in the civic responsibility of being in a democracy,” said Student Life Director Kris Baier about the annual student rally…
Music for the (middle) ages
By Trevor Randall Whatcom Community College’s Heiner Theater was filled with sounds from the thirteenth century during a medieval music performance given by flautist Norbert Rodenkirchen Feb. 7. The performance, which was put on by the Programming and Diversity Board as well as the German Club, featured a display of…
The wild and whimsical art of Mindport
By Anne Elliott Mindport is a Bellingham museum where art, science, and technology come together in exhibits that are imagined and put together by its very own staff. “Our exhibits range from wild to whimsical,” said Warren Sheay, a museum guide at Mindport. “We are trying to muddy up the…
No experience necessary
By Christina Latham Whatcom Community College’s drama class is busy preparing for its winter quarter play, a comedy by playwright Bryan Starchman called “No Signs of Intelligent Life.” The play is about “aliens coming to earth and they take human form because they are too beautiful for human eyes,” said…
The truth about Fictions
By Zach Barlow Former Whatcom Community College student Erik Wallace, 24, is a man of many faces. During the day he can be found in Whatcom’s library where he works part-time. By night he may be playing a show with his up-and-coming Bellingham-based band, Fictions. Ian Knight, a student at…
¡Ay Doctor!
By Anne Elliott New course offers healthcare-specific Spanish lessons This quarter the Community & Continuing Education Program at Whatcom Community College offers a new class available called “Spanish for Healthcare Professionals in a Clinical Setting.” This seven-course class is designed to teach students in healthcare fields elements of language that…
Crown of the Cascades
Story and photos by Zach Barlow For years Mount Baker has been known as one of the main attractions of Whatcom County. Mostly known for its skiing and snowboarding, Baker also hosts a multitude of festive events including the Valentine’s Day Dinner Special at the Ravens Hut Lodge…
Whatcom alumnus Mathew Santos fills new position on campus
By Christina Latham Matthew Santos, 29, has returned to Whatcom Community College this year. Once a student at Whatcom, Santos now joins the ranks as a faculty member. He became the new Student Life coordinator in early December. The Student Life coordinator position is new to Whatcom this year, and…