By Gabriel Sofie George Rodriguez, a Seattle-based artist, visited Syre Center on Oct 29, for an art presentation. He talked about his passions for sculpting and inspirations while presenting his work. Rodriguez presented a slideshow encompassing his life and work, as he talked about the process of his career. He…
Seattle artist sculpts the minds of student
Students dig the archaeology fair
By Cailean McLeod Whatcom hosted an Archeology Fair in Syre Auditorium Oct. 25. with the goal of educating students about archeology. In honor of Washington State’s Archeology Month several statewide firms, college groups, and experts in archeology presented exhibits and activities about archeology.
Suicide prevention group raises awareness
By Dustin Rich In a community with a diverse population of young adults, many of the pressing problems effecting this demographic go unmentioned or even unnoticed.
Don’t hate, participate
By Alex Moreno Election day is today; the nation and world couldn’t be more anxiously awaiting the results of the election. The media and voters have been consumed by the election of our president and vice president, and I’ve heard people claim they are abstaining from voting altogether, because they…
WWU majors fair held at Whatcom
By Nate Kahn The majority of Whatcom students are working their way to a direct transfer agreement or associate’s degree in order to attend a Washington state public institution such as Western Washington University, the University of Washington, or Washington State University.
New bus pass program starts rolling
By Gabirel Sofie Whatcom will be transitioning to a new system for its bus pass program starting winter quarter. All currently enrolled students at Whatcom Community College will have the opportunity to obtain the integrated bus pass. A $20 charge will be added as part of regular tuition and the…
Students new to art are “daring to draw”
By Cailean Mcleod Katherine Taylor’s Dare to Draw I class has attracted many people who crave artistic talent, but think they lack the skills. The five session class that started on Sept. 28 has already concluded, but those students who missed out on the opportunity can sign up for the…
Debate brings both sides together
By Simon Thomas The Heiner Center Auditorium was packed with students and community members to watch the third and final presidential debate of 2016.
Finding a home while far from it
By Alex Moreno According to exchange students at Whatcom, it’s one of the scariest yet most exciting things a student can do; feeling at home and being successful while studying abroad is a challenging yet rewarding experience.
Local, Organic and on campus: Healthy choices for food abound
By Nate Kahn Eating on campus can sometimes be a challenge depending on one’s dietary restrictions and eating preferences. However, Whatcom has three different on campus eateries available to students and faculty. From Dockside Café in Syre Student Center and Orca Bay Café in the Pavilion, to the Kulshan Coffee…