Tuesday December 3: Winter Quarter registration access time for new and former students. Thursday December 5: Student Senate meeting in Syre 216 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. iLead Whatcom workshop in Syre 216/217 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday December 9: General registration begins. Friday December 13: Ballot box…
Category: FEATURES
TEDx comes to Bellingham
Story by Greg Lane The first TEDxBellingham event, called “Here by Choice,” will take place Nov. 12 at the Pickford Film Center in downtown Bellingham. Although tickets are sold out, several venues will be broadcasting the event live. TED is a nonprofit organization that invites people from around the world…
Toeing the line
Story by Anna Browne The parking operations at Whatcom Community College are slowly progressing in organization and aid, said Mark Lit, a parking monitor at Whatcom. While many students have voiced their concerns about the lack of available spaces in the parking lots, other issues have been brought up as…
“Your story matters”
Story by Anna Browne Every year, hundreds of thousands of writers across the world celebrate their love of writing by committing to write a 50,000 word novel between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30. By writing at least a chapter every day, many people have completed this challenge known as NaNoWriMo,…
Seeing from their perspective
Story by Derek Langhorn Veterans, community members, and staff and students at Whatcom Community College are collaborating to create art and raise awareness of the struggles of veterans through Whatcom’sVet Art Project. The mission of the Vet Art Project, according to their website, is to provide opportunities for veterans and…
Learning by example
Story by Derek Langhorn Dr. Sarah Roseberry Lytle, during a recent talk about children and brain development at Whatcom Community College, recalled the words of Mr. Rogers: “We have to help give children tools, building blocks for active play. And the computer is one of those building blocks. No…
Got rhythm?
Story by Anna Browne Afro-Mexican rhythms are one of the core essentials that make up the dance and music troupe Las Cafeteras. The Los Angeles-based group recently performed in the Syre Auditorium at Whatcom Community College Oct. 21. The free show was open for both students and community members to…
A healing touch
Story by Anna Browne The massage therapy program at Whatcom Community College is one that has recently been expanding, and can offer many possible jobs upon completion. As a licensed massage practitioner, students can apply to work in a number of different facilities throughout the healthcare community, such as hospitals,…
Math Center paves way for student success
Story by Greg Lane Does not compute? Malfunctioning in mathematics? Fear no more, for from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, tutoring help is available to all Whatcom Community College students in the Math Center. Director Jason Babcock heads the Math Center, located in Cascade Hall, and encourages all…
iLeader of the pack
Story by Kevin Doucette The iLEAD (Leadership Education and Development) Whatcom program at Whatcom Community College fosters personal and professional development for students, and helps them build leadership skills through a variety of workshops each year. “It’s a way for students to receive free professional development,” said Laura Singletary, Whatcom’s…