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The Clipper

The student news site of Everett Community College in Everett, Washington

The Clipper

The student news site of Everett Community College in Everett, Washington

The Clipper

Jarrett Morris (front) has been coming to the Community Kitchen Club since the club’s first dinner with his mom, Mele Metcalf (center) who is a student at EvCC. Metcalf says they haven’t missed a dinner yet. Newcomer Rory Featherston (rear), an Army Photojournalist, joined in the cooking fun. This was his first dinner with the club.

Community Kitchen Club Hosts its First Dinner of the Year

Jane Bowman, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

The sweet taste of basil, the scent of lemon bars, a hint of vanilla, freshly baked bread, a mixed green salad with olive oil, melted cheese on thinly sliced eggplants, marinara sauce and meatballs over...

Sweet Story: Campus Clubs Showcased at Candy Land Club Fest

Sweet Story: Campus Clubs Showcased at Candy Land Club Fest

Sarah D. Zimmerman, Assistant Editor February 4, 2019

The Candyland Club Fest, which happened on Jan. 31 in the Parks Student Union, was a scene of community and engagement.  The fest was a gathering of EvCC’s 45+ clubs, with crafts and the well-known...

Kaitlin Morgan, smiles proudly while standing in front of Whitehorse Hall. After tiring of working low-wage jobs, she has come back to school to earn her degree.

It’s Never Too Late: A 10-year Journey from High School to College

Daniel Albert, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2019

Seventeen jobs, three states, and 10 years of living paycheck to paycheck. After being tired of working cheap jobs, EvCC student Kaitlin Morgan decided to go back to school and get a college degree. Back...

Black History Month: Origins

Black History Month: Origins

Katina Brown, Staff Writer January 30, 2019

There are 400 years of African-American history that have shaped the community to what is today. There are tragedies the African-American community has suffered dating back to 1619, as well as amazing...

Serafina Balderas (Trojans #12) dribbles under the basket for the layup against Whatcom Orcas on Jan. 12. Balderas is the only sophomore on this year’s team.

An Army of Six: Women’s Basketball Begins Season with Notably Small Team

Connor Roestel, Staff Writer January 30, 2019

On Jan. 12, the Trojans women’s basketball picked up their first win of conference play against the Whatcom Orcas 64-68 at the Walt Price Fitness Center. Not only did the Trojans beat the No. 8 ranked...

Students test out a new power rack in the Walt Price Fitness Center after a $10,000 weight room upgrade.

Your Workout, Upgraded: Weight Room Gets $10,000 Makeover

Brent Pratley, Staff Writer January 29, 2019

EvCC’s Health Science and Public Safety division spent $10,000 on new equipment for the weight room. With the money, EvCC bought Olympic lifting platforms, lifting cages, new weight lifting benches,...

EvCC students demonstrate a sustainable practice by making use of the public transit system.

Five Ways EvCC Students Can Give Love to The Planet

Isabella Accetturo, Staff Writer January 28, 2019

Climate change has become more and more of a visible problem as time goes on, which begs the question of, is there a connection between climate change and human beings. If there is a connection between...

Josh Fryberg (left) and Bradley Althoff (right) play drums during the Indigenous Peoples March on Jan. 17

A March on Campus: Solidarity and Pride for Indigenous Peoples

Sophia Heit, Managing Editor of Print January 27, 2019

Students of EvCC, members of the community and representatives from local tribes marched on campus on Jan. 17 to honor all Native American tribes. Participants marched around campus, showing solidarity...

EvCC welcomed speaker Monserrat Padilla to speak on immigrants rights and steps to support ending family separation.

Immigrants’ Rights: Human Rights

Heather Stribling, Managing Editor of Digital January 24, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 16, EvCC hosted an event called “End the Separation of Families Now” in Jackson Center. The college welcomed guest speaker Monserrat Padilla, a national leader of the “Dreamer”...

MLK Day T-shirts from the Jan. 22 event hosted by EvCC, featuring a spoken word performance by poetry slam champion, Porsha O.

MLK Day: Words of Freedom

Sarah D. Zimmerman, Assistant Editor January 24, 2019

Her voice resonates through the conference room and into our ears like a river finding its course through powerful lines and a compellingly strong voice. The energetic infra-political poetry of...

Sisters Amerina Gotcher (left) and Bridget Lewis
(right).

photo provided by Amerina Gotcher

Mental Illness: Breaking the Silence

Jane Bowman, Staff Writer December 7, 2018

Mental Illness - Breaking the Silence Amerina Gotcher’s sister, Bridget Lewis, was having suicidal thoughts. “My sister did not tell our mom about her suicidal thoughts because she was afraid that...

Trojans Basketball’s Rising Leaders

Connor Roestel, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

It is a month before NWAC basketball conference play and the Trojans men’s basketball team is working hard in preparation. Already, the team is playing regular season games at home and on the road. There...

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