Category: FEATURES

Story by Greg Lane How does one define another as “normal?” How different can someone be? Kuntz and Company, a Bellingham-based dance company, finished its second running of “Hello, my name is You,” an experimental performance about a woman’s journey with Asperger’s syndrome. The production, shown at the Firehouse Performing…

Story by Taylor Nichols 18-year-old Giovanni Galarza, a student at Whatcom Community College, sat in the Syre courtyard Sept. 25 informing students of two issues which he is passionate about – the captivity of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), and the yearly slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. Galarza said…

by Derek Langhorn Perhaps the most recognizable sculpture at Whatcom Community College is the “Levitating Sphere” outside of Kulshan Hall. It is a 3,000 pound sphere that was crafted out of a giant boulder which sat in the center of Donovan Avenue in Fairhaven. The boulder, Donovan rock, was detonated…

What are you most looking forward to this year? Lucas Nydam – 19 President “I’m most looking forward to establishing student council as something that matters and something that has power to actually make a difference in the campus community.” Marco Morales – 23 Vice President “What I’m looking forward…

Story by Alix Le Touze The International Programs at Whatcom Community College host more than 200 international students from more than 25 different countries every year. Beth Robinson, the international student advisor said that some students are at Whatcom to improve their English and have a cultural experience, while others…

Story by Faith Ulate The Health Professions Education Center is officially opening its doors for the first day of classes at Whatcom Community College. With shiny new floors, fresh paint, coffee lounges, new classrooms and labs with high-tech equipment including mannequin simulators, this state-of-the art facility will bring the Nursing,…

Story by Taylor Nichols Photos of green envelopes sent from a financial firm called Higher One have been posted around Whatcom Community College’s campus since spring, and they represent a change in the way financial aid works for Whatcom students. Higher One is a business separate from the college contracted…

California Tacos and Fresh Juices Hours 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Sunday (360) 312-4340 California Tacos, located in the Whatcom Plaza, serves both traditional and non-traditional Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and Mexican-style hot dogs. Students receive…

Where do I find information on registration, advising and financial aid? The Laidlaw building is the center of information for Whatcom students. The offices for entry and advising, counseling, financial aid, registration and the cashier are all located along the main hall on the first floor. An information desk is…