By Isabel Loos The Chuckanut Writers Conference began four years ago with the theme “Inspiration into Action” and will continue to inspire writers this year on June 26 and 27. It is a two-day event featuring many members from all genres, styles, and backgrounds who want to share their stories…
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Graduation, then vacation: College gears up for grad ceremony
By Isabel Loos At this time of year, students all over the country are counting down the days until graduation. The countdown is almost over for Whatcom’s class of 2015, as commencement is coming up on June 20.
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.
Bob Riesenberg announces retirement
by Isabel Loos At this point in the school year, most students are counting down the days left until summer. For Bob Riesenberg, June will not only bring the end of the school year but also the end of his career. After 23 years at Whatcom Community College as a…