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

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

The Clipper

Dr. Chris Spitters, the Snohomish County Health District’s top healthcare officer spoke over the phone with members of the press Friday and believes contact tracing and testing isn’t where it needs to be to control a major outbreak.

Snohomish County Unlikely To Enter Phase 2

Daniel Albert, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2020

The Snohomish County Health District is doubtful the county will enter into phase 2 of Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan beginning Jun. 1.  According to the Everett Herald,...

Lara Alsaedi, an international biology student from Iraq, and a student leader at EvCC.

Fasting During a Global Pandemic: Muslim Students Share Their Insights During Ramadan

Ruqaiyah Alaji, Staff Writer May 22, 2020

Ramadan is a month in which Muslims all around the world fast from dusk until dawn. This year Ramadan started on the 23rd of April amidst the craziness of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has...

Staying Focused and Motivated: EvCC Students Share Advice

Staying Focused and Motivated: EvCC Students Share Advice

Sydney Jackson, Managing Editor of Content May 22, 2020

No matter the educational pathway, most EvCC students share a goal: graduating from college. School-life balance can be difficult to achieve, especially with elements outside one’s control. The ability...

Several boats being launched follow the rule of one per dock and of maintaining a 6-ft distance.

Boating Season is Here and the Port of Everett is Open

Kyle Ogle, Editor May 22, 2020

As you drive North or South on I-5 it’s hard to miss all of the open water and boatyards that help define an important part of Everett’s culture, boating and watercraft. With all of the new rules being...

A selfie of EvCC student and artist, Fiona Bowen, taken in her home during quarantine.

An Artist in Quarantine

Melody Ripsom, Staff Writer May 21, 2020

Fiona Bowen was featured last November for The Clipper's "Artist Spotlight", and since the implementation of the Washington state “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, she still finds ways to channel her...

EvCC Students Cut Back on Screen Time

EvCC Students Cut Back on Screen Time

Nichole Bascue, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2020

With social distancing continuing in Washington, EvCC students seem unable to get away from screens even when they want to. For some students fortunate enough to still be working, they may be doing so...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – More Than Just a Game

Crystin Clouser, Staff Writer May 20, 2020

In just a matter of 6 weeks after its release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has outsold all other Animal Crossing games. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated that New Horizons has already surpassed...

Virtual Graduation: How COVID-19 Affected EvCCs 2020 Commencement Ceremony

Virtual Graduation: How COVID-19 Affected EvCC’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony

Lakeithia Sakin, Staff Writer May 20, 2020

It was announced on Friday, April 27th that EvCC’s annual commencement ceremony would be canceled physically, however, students still have the option to participate virtually June 19, 2020.  EvCC...

Quarantined Corgi Gets a Bath

Madelyn Olson, Managing Editor Of Digital May 19, 2020

The Clipper Wins 21 PNAJE Awards

The Clipper Wins 21 PNAJE Awards

Daniel Albert, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

We are honored to announce that the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators (PNAJE) have informed us that this year’s Clipper staff has earned 21 awards in the 2020 PNAJE awards competition. The...

Nanny, Andrea Skorheim volunteers at the Everett YMCA and during quarantine has been hosting a Zoom storytime for kids every Monday at 9:45 a.m.

Essential Workers: Working During a Pandemic

Helene Martin, Managing Editor of Print May 18, 2020

From childcare to retail, many EvCC students are still working hard to provide essential services to people.  For EvCC student Andrea Skorheim, who has been a nanny for twelve years, working in the...

EvCC alumna, Katja Wahl,  photographed with a camera in hand prior to contracting COVID-19.

EvCC Alumna Recounts Her COVID-19 Experience

Rick Sinnett, Assistant Editor May 18, 2020

Disclaimer: Katja Wahl is a former Clipper staff member and daughter of T. Andrew Wahl, who is the head of EvCC's Journalism and Communications department, as well as the teacher adviser for The Clipper.   The...

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