Since ChatGPT’s release, it has gained global popularity, with around 100 million users using it monthly. Schools around the U.S. have implemented policies regarding using generative artificial intelligence tools for schoolwork. OpenAI released ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022, as a successor to InstructAI, their previous AI model. ChatGPT unlocks new…
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Volunteers Aid Students in Their Goal to Learn English
By Nathan Welch and Miles Vander-Vennet An English-Language Learners class led by Catalina Hope ended in celebration, as students and ELL volunteers alike came together after the class successfully completed their English assessments for the quarter. During the class’s celebration, students spoke amongst their classmates, family members, and instructors, eating…
Community Garden to Make a Return in Spring
As spring slowly enfolds this year, WCC’s community garden is in the process of being transformed from a nearly barren space to a vibrant collection of plants. According to James Spaich, a professor in WCC’s English department and co-founder of the community garden, “Last year was the first year for…
New Sculpture Arrives on Campus
Local Squamish artist James Harry oversaw the installation of his sculpture on Whatcom Community College’s campus this Monday, just outside of the Phyllis and Charles Self Learning Commons building. Titled “ININYAX’A7N” or “Thunderbird,” this sculpture was designed by Harry not only to bridge the gap between modern and Salish art,…
WCC’s Pickleball Club Faces Off at Volli
Written by Nathan Welch and Miles Vander Vennet. WCC’s own Pickleball Club hosted an event in conjunction with Volli, a private recreation center just across the way from Cedar Hall that is dedicated to pickleball and a few other games. With attendance close to a dozen at this event, members…
Sustainability Club Hosts Clothing Drive at WCC
The foyer at Syre Center saw use last Wednesday for a clothing drive, as a way for the Sustainability Club to not only give back to the community, but also Whatcom Community College’s student body. Two long sets of tables piled with clothing and shoes were stationed at either end…
Women’s Basketball vs. Bellevue Bulldogs
The WCC women’s basketball team matched up against the Bellevue Bulldogs Wednesday night. In what was a hard fought battle on both ends, Bellevue was able to take control of the game, winning 75-57. The Bulldogs started off strong, taking a lead of 24-11 by the end of the first…
¿Hablas Espanol? Whatcom Museum is ready for you
The Whatcom Museum, an art and natural history museum in downtown Bellingham is displaying its exhibitions to a new audience. “One of the barriers for some people to come in is not being able to read or understand the labels,” said Christina Claassen, the museum’s marketing and public relations manager….