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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

The Trojan (left) and the mascot’s handler, Finch Germaine (right) posing together. Three fingers are held up horizontally to make an “E” to enthusiastically rep EvCC.
Mascot mentality
Isabella Salazar, Staff Reporter • June 6, 2026

Heavy is the head that wears a much larger, terry cloth head. And I was told that it can get pretty humid, too. Working as EvCC’s college...

The EvCC graduation ceremony will take place on June 14 in the Angel of the Winds Arena at 4 p.m.
A bittersweet ending
Rashad Janjary, News Editor • June 6, 2026

Inside of Parks Student Union just past Campus Gyro and the cafe is the Trojan Annex. On May 28, graduates gathered here to decorate their caps...

The fourteen songs on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" tell stories of childhood memories, hometown nostalgia and young love.
Still rocking on
Ariana Paul, Managing Editor of Content • June 6, 2026

What's left to do when you've had a 60-year career and written dozens of number one songs? For Paul McCartney the answer seems to be to just keep going. Released on May...

On May 9, “The Great Divide” hit No.1 on the Billboard 200, a first time affair for Kahan as “Stick Season” only ever peaked at No.2 on the list. As of May 14, the album has held on to the No.1 spot for the second week in a row.
Nothing left unsaid
Sovanrom Sot, Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2026

Four years after the initial release of his breakout album “Stick Season,” Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan returns with his fourth studio album “The Great Divide.” The...

Kliff swings his spear down from overhead, knocking back two enemies.
Game of the Year
Joshua Tanner, Staff Reporter • April 29, 2026

I have been searching for a new game to consume my life, a medieval fantasy game with magic, dragons, and plenty of combat. I was scrolling through TikTok one day when a video...

In Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, your Miis put on special events for the island's milestones.
Mii lovers are Living the Dream
Jax Delosreyes, Managing Editor of Visuals • April 29, 2026

If you ever wanted to witness a sitcom of your favorite characters committing silly shenanigans, oh do I have the game for you. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (LtD) released...

With new and familiar faces, "The Pitt" has a wide cast of interesting, realistic characters.
Hour by hour
Christy Shiotani, Staff Reporter • April 29, 2026

In the current state of endless options on streaming services, we all scroll aimlessly until something catches our eye, even shows we never thought would spark any interest. The...

Capcom brings back a fan-favorite character, Leon S. Kennedy for the last mainline game.
The Requiem of Raccoon City
Jax Delosreyes, Managing Editor of Visuals • March 11, 2026
Note the "combo" (parlay) bet button at the top of the Kalshi app. The "For you" tab will customize bets it thinks people will go for.
Fool’s gold and the gambler’s high
Elizabeth Muñoz, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2026
Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) showcased his personality when he played table tennis.
The pursuit of greatness
Liam Morris, Staff Reporter • February 1, 2026
The "Stranger Things" Season Five promotional poster used imagery of the original friend group on their bikes to evoke nostalgia from Season One.
Aftermath of the end
Josephine Tentoea, Social Media Manager • February 1, 2026
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In his high school career, Zenk earned multiple 1st team all area honors. Zenk also brought home Wesco South MVP his senior year.
Swiped the bag
Anthoney Ray-Kirk, Sports Editor • June 10, 2026

Speed is what sets Talan Zenk apart. It’s what put his name in the record books. Earlier in the season, Zenk etched his name into EvCC history by breaking the previous...

“The franchise has always been amazing, which keeps holding me in a little bit. This is
now the finishing on my 19th season with the team,” Piland said.
The voice of Everett hockey
Anthoney Ray-Kirk, Sports Editor • June 6, 2026

Nineteen years after taking over as the Everett Silvertips public address announcer, Greg Piland still has the same pregame goal. “I just pray and say, ‘I ask to sound...

Athletes and coaches honor EvCC by throwing an "E" after a two-day meet at Central Washington University
The best of Track and Field
Vincent Austin, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2026

As the 2026 track season winds to a close, EvCC is honoring five student athletes who now sit in the school’s top ten for their respective events. Two of the guiding...

The Trojans won the NWAC North Conference last season for the first time since 2020, enroute to a championship apperence.
One win short
Anthoney Ray-Kirk, Sports Editor • March 10, 2026

Just one win separated the EvCC softball team from an NWAC title last spring. Now, 10 months after that defeat, the Trojans return with a new roster but the same goal: bring...

Men's Basketball played Shoreline on Jan. 18, 2025 and won 75-72 on the road.
The Trojans spirit
Anthoney Ray-Kirk, Sports Editor • February 3, 2026

From championship runs to rebuilding seasons, EvCC Athletics experienced a mixed year that tested teams while showing progress across the Trojan programs. The 2025 athletic...

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The Rock Dove (or Rock Pigeon or just pigeon) is a common sight in cities all over the world. Originally from Europe, North Africa and Asia, these birds can now be found  in abundance on every continent except Antarctica.
Taking flight in the Big Apple
Sovanrom Sot, Editor-in-Chief • June 10, 2026

Summer — the season of sun, beaches and vacation. As the spring quarter reaches its end, one needs to figure out what they’re going to do with their break. Some of...

We hiked to Deadman Bay where the tide was low enough for us to take a peak into the creatures that resided there.
In the wake of San Juan Island
Jax Delosreyes, Managing Editor of Visuals • June 10, 2026

On the rocky shores of Washington, you may have been lucky to spot a creature or two scuttering within the crevices. With many tide pools lining the Washington shorelines,...

The knight rushes in to strike at this opponent's lance so quickly that it's easy to miss if you don't pay attention.
Mysthaven
Christy Shiotani, Staff Reporter • June 8, 2026

The perfect time to get away from the stuffiness of school and work might just be on a sunny weekend at Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island Ren Faire was held from May 23 to...

ORCA established its permanent facility in 2013, nine years after its inception.
Orca makes a worldwide splash
Vincent Austin, Staff Reporter • June 6, 2026

Thanks to the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), EvCC is now recognized as a global contributor to marine research. ORCA a Running Start program that focuses on applying...

The Trojan (left) and the mascot’s handler, Finch Germaine (right) posing together. Three fingers are held up horizontally to make an “E” to enthusiastically rep EvCC.
Mascot mentality
Isabella Salazar, Staff Reporter • June 6, 2026

Heavy is the head that wears a much larger, terry cloth head. And I was told that it can get pretty humid, too. Working as EvCC’s college mascot, the Trojan, is one of...

One of the many boats available to Ship 226 is Segundo, which they use to take the scouts out on the water.
Scouting out the Sound
Joshua Tanner, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2026
The team at Ellensburg Solar work in the morning to install an entire array of solar panels.
A new green initiative for Shuksan
Vincent Austin, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2026
Baker Hall, sitting alone at the back end of the school near Parks Student Union, is an old building built in the 1960s.
EvCC’s food forest
Rashad Janjary, News Editor • April 30, 2026
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