By Meg Jackson The New York Times bestselling authors Jandy Nelson, Meg Wolitzer, and Ally Condie visited the Bellingham Public Library Saturday Nov. 7 for the final stop on their national book tour. They came to discuss the recent paperback releases of their young adult novels.
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Charity provides ‘Knitted Knockers’ for cancer patients
By Meg Jackson For women who have undergone a mastectomy as a result of breast cancer, there is a comfortable alternative available to typical silicone prosthetics.
New classes fill needs at Whatcom
Whatcom adds Mandarin Chinese and everyday math courses By Meg Jackson Whatcom Community College is now offering new educational opportunities for students which include math classes for non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors and a Mandarin Chinese language course.
Next up for study abroad program: Berlin
By Meg Jackson Every year, several opportunities are available for Whatcom Community College students to study abroad. For the first time, Whatcom is offering a trip to Berlin, Germany for spring quarter 2016.
College says goodbye to Ron Leatherbarrow
By Meg Jackson After seven years as the Vice President for Instruction at Whatcom Community College, Ron Leatherbarrow, 72, is retiring.
Scotland’s Highlands brought to the ‘Ham
Photos and story by Meg Jackson Whether or not you’re of Scottish heritage, everyone was welcome at this year’s Bellingham Scottish Highland Games to enjoy live Celtic music, camel rides, food and merchandise vendors, and to watch the heavy athletics competitions. The festival takes place at Hovander Homestead Park in…
No snow? No problem.
by Meg Jackson Even with no snow on the course, nothing could have prevented Bellinghamsters from celebrating the 2015 Ski to Sea relay race over Memorial Day weekend. The race became a tradition in 1973 and now attracts competitors from all over the world. This year’s race consisted of two…
Panel discusses effects of global warming at home and abroad
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…
Student Life searches for 23 new employees
Student Senate members meet every other Thursday to discuss issues on campus, such as funding student trips to conferences, granting clubs and organizations funds, and establishing gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. Photo by Meg Jackson.[/caption] The Student Life Office at Whatcom Community College is in search of qualified students to fill…