At 17 years old, most teenagers are focused on making the most of their high school experience, getting their license and driving for the first time or even landing a part-time job, but for Wes Warfel, it was joining Whatcom Community College and getting a headstart. Whatcom Community College offers…
From Running Start to running animation project
Orca Sports Update 12/2
Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have kicked off their seasons! Men’s basketball had four games this past week and they went 3-1. The Orcas opened the season with a loss to Highline 84-72, but they have responded with three straight wins against Big Bend, Douglas College, and Northwest Indian College…
Puppies vs Kittens: Which is the Ultimate Pet?
Choosing a pet can be tricky, especially when faced with the challenge of picking between a puppy or a kitten as a new addition to the family. Ultimately, when it comes to picking many factors help us make a decision, primarily our personal preference and lifestyle. Puppies: Puppies need social…
Dropped classes leave Whatcom students behind
Canceled classes due to low enrollment cause disruption in the lives of Whatcom Community College students and faculty. When enrollment is low for classes that have been scheduled far in advance, substantial deliberation goes into deciding what steps to take going forward, explains Carla Gelwicks, Dean of Instruction at Whatcom….
¿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….
Whatcom programs open conversations about mental health
Whatcom Community College hopes to combat the stigma around mental health by reaching out to students and bringing awareness to available resources on campus. “The stigma and stereotypes around mental illness induce and perpetuate feelings of shame, which keeps people from speaking up and seeking support,” said Carlyn Finerty, a…
Orca Sports Update 11/11
Men’s soccer took on the Clark Penguins in the first round of the NWAC Championships on Wednesday. The Penguins jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal in the 13th minute, but the Orcas would answer back with three unanswered goals and go on to win 3-1. Continuing…
Campus event brings community together to honor dead and celebrate life
On Nov. 1, the Whatcom Community College Office of Student Life and Development and the Simpson Intercultural Center hosted a Dia De Los Muertos event in Syre Student Center Auditorium. “It’s a celebration of life and remembering those who have gone into another life. It’s a celebration of those that…
Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi has something for every fan
A little snippet of the Anakin-Ahsoka dynamic that fans of the “Filoniverse” have been starved for can now be found in the streaming Star Wars animated anthology “Tales of the Jedi.” Die-hards have been waiting for their chance to hear the voice actors and see the distinct animation style of…
Orca Sports update 11/3
On Wednesday night, men’s soccer played the Clark Penguins in the NWAC Regional Playoff. The Penguins opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a goal from Oeyvind Rydland. The Orcas would remain scoreless through the first half but would break through in the second. Beckham Uderitz got the Orcas on the…