Fire Alarm Response In Whitehorse Hall
Sophia Heit, Managing Editor of Print
February 19, 2019
Filed under News, Recent Stories, Showcase
Fire alarms sounded in Whitehorse Hall leading to an evacuation of the entire building, around 2:35 pm Tuesday. Students stood in the rain waiting for the Everett Fire Department and anticipating an answer to what had caused the alarm. After the fire department had investigated the scene, they concl...
EvCC Classes Being Complicated by Snow Storm
Daniel Albert, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
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After one of the biggest snowstorms the area has seen in recent years, teachers and students will feel the effects for weeks to come. John Olson, vice president for college advancement and executive director of the EvCC Foundation says that school cancelation is based on the schools’ current condition as well a...
Stay Safe: Snow Preparedness Tips
Katina Brown, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
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Christmas season may be over with all the beautiful lights and decorations packed away, but one thing has arrived: SNOW! This past Sunday afternoon Feb. 3, Washington got some winter snow falling throughout the state with heavy snowfall that following day in the late 12 am - 6 am hours. Most awoke...
It’s Never Too Late: A 10-year Journey from High School to College
Daniel Albert, Staff Writer
February 2, 2019
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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 in 2007 at the age of 18, Morgan graduated from Cascade High School. Since then, she has work...
Black History Month: Origins
Katina Brown, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Filed under Culture, Identity, News & Features, Recent Stories, Showcase
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 contributions made in areas such as social justice, economics, cultural and academic advancements throu...
An Army of Six: Women’s Basketball Begins Season with Notably Small Team
Connor Roestel, Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Filed under News & Features, Recent Stories, Showcase, Sports
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 college in the NWAC Coaches Poll, but did so with a roster of only 6 players. With the small roste...
Skiing into the New Year
Daniel Albert, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Filed under Features, Lifestyle, Recent Stories, Showcase
Every year when the seasons change, the barren mountaintops of the Pacific Northwest evolve into a winter wonderland. Because of this, many people, including sophomore Brandon Wheeler, grab their skis and head up the mountain. Skiing has been a part of Wheeler’s life for as long as he can rememb...
Tales from Paradise: Studying Abroad
Jane Bowman, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle, Recent Stories, Showcase
Every year in the midst of the winter, I look forward to escaping from the bleak weather and cold temperatures of Washington state. Along with my daughter, Rachel, and my son, Ethan, we venture to places where the skies are blue, the air is fresh and the bodies of water are not frigid. But as I p...
What’s the Dish on Vegan Lunch?
Adrienne Plummer, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle, Recent Stories, Showcase, Tips and Tricks
This one's for all the vegans or striving-to-be-vegans out there. Plant-based lifestyles are on the rise and it's easier than ever with all of the vegan substitutes available on the market. However, sometimes vegan food is hard to come by, and french fries and a garden salad don’t make for a stu...
PNW Outdoors: Heybrook Lookout
Pamela Alarcon, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Filed under Lifestyle, Recent Stories, Showcase
The Pacific Northwest has many great hikes to offer students during any season whether there is sunshine or snow. One trail that is rated as a beginners level hike according to hike-finder outbound.com is the Heybrook Lookout trail. Depending on traffic conditions, it’s about an hour from EvCC....
Stress in College Students
Sona Porter, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Filed under Identity, Lifestyle, Recent Stories, Showcase, Tips and Tricks
Stress in college students is common and can be unhealthy. According to a 2008 mental health study conducted by the Associated Press and mtvU, eight in 10 college students say in the past three months they have sometimes or frequently experienced stress in their daily lives. Jean Giudice, a faculty counselor at...
MLK Day: Words of Freedom
Sarah D. Zimmerman, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
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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 Boston’s Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola, known as Porsha O, was featured at the event honoring civil-rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King JR. The MLK day Words of Freedom and wo...
