By: Jamie Leigh Broten “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” -Diane Mariechild Strong. Empowered. Kind. Generous. These are just four of the words that come to mind when I think of my grandmother, Nannette. From a young age, she…
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“If you could change your middle name to anything what would it be?”
Letter from the Editor
As more information has been discovered and released about the May 23 Isla Vista killings, the public has gained insight into the mind of Elliot Rodger, the young man who killed seven people, including himself, on a self-proclaimed mission to exact “revenge on humanity.” In a 137-page manifesto he wrote…
Which U.S. president would you most want to party with and why?
Letter from the Editor
We live in a world where there is a pill, shot or syrup to treat nearly every health problem we experience. Most members of American society rely at least somewhat on prescription and over-the-counter drugs to relieve anything from minor aches and pains to an inability to focus. We…
Artificial intelligence and the demise of humanity
By: Jeremy Rick The technological behemoth known as Google is attempting to create artificial intelligence, which director of engineering Ray Kurzweil believes could be a means to immortality. And this isn’t just a science-fiction pipe dream of a far-distant future. But it might be a dangerous distortion of how we…
Theater Review: “The Lion King”
By Christina Latham One of my musical dreams came true on March 13. I finally was able to go see Disney’s “The Lion King” on stage! Taking an organized trip by Whatcom Community College’s Student Life, I was able to have transportation and my ticket for only $25. I knew…
“Leader” is just a label
By Greg Lane What’s a leader without followers? In high school when I came home and told my mom I wasn’t a leader, she flat-out refused to believe me and did everything she could to convince me otherwise. Later I would learn that I had no idea what…
Technological literacy key to reducing partisanship
by Jeremy Rick In his 1973 novel “Breakfast of Champions,” the late American author Kurt Vonnegut said, “Ideas on Earth were badges of friendship or enmity. Their content did not matter. Friends agreed with friends, in order to express friendliness. Enemies disagreed with enemies, in order to express enmity. Nothing…
Whatcom Voices
If you could teach a class on anything, what would you teach it on? “An intro to sleeping and procrastination.” “A self-sustaining lifesatyle course, growing your own food and reducing your waste.” “A round table class on faith, no matter what religion.” …