by Meg Jackson As temperatures continue to rise, so does awareness of global issues. On May 13 Whatcom Community College hosted its annual Global Panel Event, a free conference for students and the community, intended to shed light on the global impacts of climate change and small-scale solutions that could…
Panel discusses effects of global warming at home and abroad
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Submissions welcome for the Horizon Back to School issue. Email your summer photos to editor@whatcomhorizon.com.
Letter from the editor
by Calvin Schoneck There are few issues that have sparked the political interests in young people more than the recent controversy surrounding legal use of marijuana. Since the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state, a much larger portion of the public has come to view marijuana use more favorably…
Student Senate Notes, May 21
Meetings take place every other Thursday in Syre 216/217 at 3 p.m. and are open to the public.
Campus Briefs, May 26
Woodring College of Education info session If you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, Woodring College of Education will be holding an information session on May 27 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., in Syre 104. This session will include the admissions process, requirements, West-B testing and program…
Metal and sparks: welding as an art form
By Isabel Loos Whether you are a welding professional or know absolutely nothing about the industry, the Welding Rodeo has something for everyone. The two-day community event held May 15 and 16 at Bellingham Technical College includes a sculpture competition, a skills challenge, booths to browse representing companies in the…
Students learn STEM skills through bottle rockets
by Isabel Loos Nobody ever could have guessed that Northwest Indian College, a tiny two-year college that doesn’t even have an engineering program, would have a nationally recognized rocket club achieving goals that many schools could never dream of.
Activities calendar, May 26
May 27 WWU Woodring College of Education info session Syre 104 1-2 p.m. Medical assisting info session Laidlaw 127 3:30-5 p.m.
Horoscope, May 26
by Taylor Nichols Aries (March 21-April 19): The upcoming month will have you feeling strong and successful and able to tackle the world, Aries. Put those problem solving skills to use and you will reap the benefits. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You’ll soon be rolling in the benjamins, Taurus. Party…