Vegan Bites Around Everett
Kate Agbayani, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Filed under Identity, Reviews, Showcase
Over the past few years, there has been a growing number of people switching to a vegan or vegetarian diet. With the skyrocketing trend of being more healthy on the rise, it’s no surprise many people are turning to plant-based diets. Here in downtown Everett, finding places that serve a dominantly...
Appreciate Don’t Appropriate
Joanne Wu, Staff Writer
June 6, 2017
Filed under Identity, Picture This, Showcase
It’s common to see people borrowing from other cultures nowadays. You see it in your everyday life, the media, at festivals. Coachella, anyone? And it’s okay to get inspiration from other cultures - as long as you’re doing it the right way. So, that poses the question: What’s the difference...
Worldwide Wholesome Soul Foods
Toshiki Yanagiya, Staff Writer
March 11, 2017
Filed under Identity
The changing of the seasons can affect your health, so each country’s people are taking care of themselves with their soul foods. This extreme cold season is ending and the warm spring season is around the corner. However, once you stop caring for your health, you may fall sick. To keep that from ...
EvCC International Club
Toshiki Yanagiya, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Filed under Identity
The Lunar New Year event ended in great success with a large audience and performers hosted by EvCC’s International Club. The International Club is organized by a group of international students. They plan events through the meeting by themselves to deepen understanding of each culture and introduc...
There is More to Winter than Christmas
Nathan Senff, Staff Writer
November 28, 2016
Filed under Identity
The sun rises on a beautiful winter day in Myanmar. The day goes like this for George Htun, a Burmese student at EvCC. Splashing of water hits the traditional clothing of the people and loud singing and screaming arises from down the street. The whole city seems to be awake, ready to start the day off with a party. The party that starts today is a wint...
War on Poverty
Janice Hamilton, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
Filed under Identity
The TRiO program was the product of Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty. Here at EvCC, TRiO launched its 2016-17 fiscal year with a meet and greet, games, gifts and food this past September. There are currently 260 members benefiting from the TRiO program. “TRiO is an amazing group...
Finding the Help you Need
Alexis Jones, Managing Editor-Digital
October 12, 2016
Filed under Identity, Showcase
Getting the help you need to thrive in college is important to being successful. Around campus there are many places offering help to people from all walks of life. The Diversity and Equity Center and The Pride Center, located in Parks Student Union, are two places always looking to offer a helping hand...
Large Crowds of EvCC Students Attend Trump Rally in Lynden
Sergio Huacuja, Staff Writer
May 30, 2016
Filed under Identity
Donald Trump brought out many supporters and protesters on May 7 in Lynden, Washington. Lynden was Trump’s last stop in Washington, after being in Spokane earlier that day for another rally. Three protesters were arrested while blocking a road in an attempt to prevent Trump from arriving...
JAMAF: Highlights of the Festival
Abby Tutor, Staff Writer
May 23, 2016
Filed under Identity
EvCC students took advantage of a tour of the Nishiyama garden, Japanese tea tastings, a cosplay parade and more at this past weekend’s Japanese Anime and Manga Arts Festival. The festival was in the Jackson Center, Gray Wolf Hall and the Nippon Business Institute which is located near Wetmore...
Burning Bras Done Right
John Gallagher, Staff Writer
May 12, 2016
Filed under Identity
Burning bras is so cliché, that’s why "Speak Like a Girl" burns tampons instead. A feminist poet duo that calls themselves "Speak Like a Girl" came to EvCC in April, and they came with a message. The two poets, Megan Falley and Olivia Gatwood, do an hour-long, interactive, feminist show t...
Cinco de Mayo, Not Drinko de Mayo
Sergio Huacuja, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
Filed under Identity
Cinco de Mayo, for many Americans, is a time to drink and make merry. Controversy aside, just what is Cinco de Mayo? For starters, it is not, as some revelers think, Mexico's equivalent to the American Fourth of July. Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, commemorates the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over...
Students of Color Conference
Monica Aguilera, Managing Editor-Print
April 19, 2016
Filed under Identity, Uncategorized
40 students from EvCC will join other community college students at the Students of Color Conference in Yakima, Washington on April 21-23. This year’s theme is “this is our time, truth redefined.” At this conference, students will have the chance to attend a variety of workshops focused on five...
