At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, two one-act plays were presented by four Drama students to friends, family, and faculty. The first was J. Holtham’s “Margo at Sea” and the second Michael Wallace’s “Famous Last Words.” Directed by Aydin Aliseo, Christina Leland as Margo and Caleb Conway as Lewis…
Student-directed plays are a unique opportunity
A Treat for the Eyes and Ears in Heiner
A treat for the eyes and ears awaits the audience this Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Heiner 209. Yesterday afternoon, a preview of the collaboration between WCC’s Modern Dance students and WCC’s Contemporary Music Ensemble took place, with the performance highlighting student dance, music arrangements, improvisations and compositions. …
A Message of Hope Amidst a Sea of Climate Doomism
During a lecture at Western Washington University on Tuesday, March 5, author and scholar Elin Kelsey, in collaboration with the Salish Sea Institute, shared the importance of maintaining a spirit of hope – evidence-based hope – amidst disheartening climate news. Media stories of climate change rarely feature a solution to…
Women’s History Month: Resources and Upcoming Events
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (tomorrow, March 8) is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which is meant to recognize women who have long understood the necessity to eliminate bias and discrimination from everyday life and institutions. The roots of Women’s History…
Bike Room Gives Commuters Options
Bicycling to Whatcom Community College couldn’t be easier or more convenient for students, faculty and staff. A little-known benefit for bicyclists sits tucked into the east side of WCC’s Student Recreation Center (SRC): space for bicycle commuters to change, store their personal gear and even do minor repairs is available…
Surprise midnight match
On March 2 around 10:45 p.m., a surprise midnight match took place at the WCC soccer field between the WCC men’s soccer team and the University of Fraser Valley. Lasting around 110 minutes, this aggressive match-up between the two teams was an exciting watch for those few who were lucky…
March Forth on March Fourth
The calendar of obscure and unofficial holidays contains many silly and fun observations, and rare is the day in any given month that does not have at least one. Yet, some of these holidays have a deeper meaning. Celebrated on March 4, March Forth and Do Something Day is a…
Heartbreaking loss against Everett at home
Sophomore Night against Everett ended with an excruciating 78-73 loss for the women’s basketball team and a 106-100 loss for the men’s team, both against the Everett Trojans. The last home game for both men’s and women’s basketball started with a bang with good moods everywhere for sophomore night. WCC…
Cardboard Confections
A smorgasbord of dessert in the Learning Commons provides a feast for your eyes. Student artists and library staff have worked together to create a sweet installation of art and books. Cardboard Confections, a food-themed art show, features student creations from the Visual Arts Department. Maya Moore’s “It Mayo Shock…
The Mañalac Piano Duo Gives a Pleasant Late Winter Recital
Husband and wife duo Dr. Gabriel Mañalac and Rebecca Mañalac treated an audience of students, faculty, and community members to an hour of engaging piano pieces in Heiner Theater on Wednesday, Feb 21. After a brief introduction from the duo, they began with French impressionist composer Maurice Ravel’s “Malagueña” and…