Lockdown Issued On Campus
Daniel Albert, Editor-in-Chief
July 30, 2019
A lockdown was issued on the main campus of school at approximately 11:43 a.m. this morning. EvCC’s Rave Alert automated system issued a statement, “EVCC’s main campus in Everett is in lockdown. Not a drill. Lock doors. Seek Shelter. Avoid being seen or heard." According to the school's Twitter page, it ...
Garbage Can Fire Burns Baker Hall
Daniel Albert, Editor-in-Chief
June 25, 2019
BAKER HALL - A fire broke out in a garbage/recycle bin on Saturday June 22, outside Baker Hall charring a section of the brick wall. According to EvCC Media Relations, Campus Security Officers Ben Thompson and Noah Norfleet responded to the fire alarm call around 4:40 p.m outside Baker Hall ro...
New Abortion Laws Causing Civil Unrest: Know Your Options in Washington State
Adrienne Plummer, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
Current abortion laws are being overturned in multiple states now and their replacements are creating civil unrest and public backlash across the United States. Washington state has fairly left-of-center abortion laws. Governor Jay Inslee stated in a tweet, “Here are the facts: Reproductive righ...
How Much Does Your College President Make and Why?
Adrienne Plummer, staff writer
May 23, 2019
Dr. Daria Willis has been approved for a three-year contract as President at EvCC. Her salary will be $241,000 per year. Presidential salary can vary greatly between different colleges, as shown in the graphs. According to a survey of community college presidents lead by the American Association of Co...
Community Reacts to New Commercial Flights at Paine Field
Jane Bowman, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
It has been over two months since the first commercial flight took off from Paine Field Snohomish County airport. On March 4, 2019, Alaska Airlines boarded one of its Embraer 175 jets with passengers bound for Portland, Oregon. Run by Propeller Airports, the world-class two-gate terminal was designed ...
Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry Terminal Construction Underway: $167 million Allocated to Improve Safety
Sona Porter, Assistant Editor
May 22, 2019
The Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry service, one of the busiest ferry routes in the state, is getting a new terminal. The ferry service has been around for decades and, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), serves more than 4.2 million riders every year. The new construction, ...
ASB Votes to Approve New S&A Budget with 2% Increase in Student Fees
Colin Burns, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019
The ASB Senate approved a new Services and Activities (S&A) budget last Friday, which would raise student fees and provide more funding for programs like intercollegiate athletics, clubs, and student jobs. ASB VP of Budget Madison Gilbert presented the increase, recommended by the S&A Fee...
Upcoming Projects to Alleviate Snohomish County Traffic
Rebecca Duffy, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Solutions to traffic congestion on I-5 and other problem areas are in the works here in Snohomish County. Roads will be made safer and bumper-to-bumper traffic will become less of a daily struggle for local commuters when road work is finished. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation c...
Position Filled! Dr. Daria J. Willis Offered Role of New President
Sarah D. Zimmerman, Assistant Editor
April 30, 2019
Presidential candidate Dr. Daria J. Willis was offered the college presidency by the EvCC board of trustees in a unanimous vote Monday evening during a special board meeting session. The session went into overtime as the board of trustees debated on whom to pick from the candidates, finally decidin...
Index Coming Down, Green Space Going Up
Jacob Dickson, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
The Index Hall building will be demolished after the end of this summer quarter. The area Index Hall currently occupies will be seeded for additional grass space and will again be a thriving part of the campus by next spring quarter. This is part of an effort to increase the amount of green space,...
Who Will Be the Next President of the College?
Adrienne Plummer, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
After the last of the presidential forums, the board of trustees has a decision to make. Who will be the next president of Everett Community College? Students were given a chance at the forums to ask questions of each candidate and get a feel for how they would lead the school. Dr. Karin E...
Presidential Candidates Visit Campus This Week
Adrienne Plummer, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
EvCC is in the final stretch of selecting a new president to replace the retiring President Beyer. EvCC’s board of trustees has done a nationwide search for candidates and has narrowed it down to three potential hires, Dr. Karin Edwards, Dr. Warren Brown, and Dr. Daria J. Willis. ...
Katina Brown, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
Going to the theater to watch the newest big screen hit can put a dent in one's pocket due to higher prices for different movie experiences such as RPX, 3D and digital, combined...
EvCC Goes Wilde: Theatre Club Presents Lady Windermere’s Fan
June 11, 2019
Time for a Getaway? A Guide to Vacation Spots in Washington
May 22, 2019
Attention Moviegoers! When and Where to See this Summer’s Anticipated Hits
May 17, 2019
Eve Chamberlin, Contributing Writer
May 22, 2019
By shopping at local farmer markets and co-ops, students promote sustainability that could result in a healthier planet. One prime example of a good place to shop would...
May 1, 2019
Parking on Campus: A Visual Guide
April 24, 2019
Stay Safe: Snow Preparedness Tips
February 6, 2019
Helene Martin, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
With summer fast approaching more people are looking for fun outdoor activities to do on the weekend. Paddleboarding is a great way to relieve stress while out on the water...
What the Garden Grows: Strawberries, Leeks and Onions, Oh My!
May 22, 2019
Midterms Succ: Student LIFE Hosts Succulent Planting Event Monday, May 13
May 10, 2019
Fashion Trends Making a Comeback
May 1, 2019
Adrienne Plummer, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
Current abortion laws are being overturned in multiple states now and their replacements are creating civil unrest and public backlash across the United States. Washington...
Community Reacts to New Commercial Flights at Paine Field
May 22, 2019
Everett Farmers Market Opens: How Shopping at Local Markets Can Better the Community
May 22, 2019
Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry Terminal Construction Underway: $167 million Allocated to Improve Safety
May 22, 2019