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The start of the new school year also means a new season of Highline sports. With a line-up of volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s golf, the fall quarter is chock full of Thunderbird athletics. Long before the fall quarter commences, our Thunderbird athletes were working their way through the 2026 season. With their first matches taking place at
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On Aug. 15, 2021, when the U.S.-backed government collapsed and the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, one of the first places where the consequences became visible was Kabul’s international airport. Tens of thousands of people rushed to the airport, desperate to leave. Some were fleeing fear of the Taliban. Others were searching for a way to reach what th
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Droves of students wandered through the center corridor of tables putting out feelers, while flanking club representatives from behind their tables and posters, sounded their pitches during the 2026 Clubs Fair that took place in Building 8 during opening week. From informed career growth to the celebration of one's culture, joining a club at Highline College
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The excitement on campus during opening week was not limited to the classroom as students and faculty gathered to have some fall fun with games, snacks, socializing, and even a raffle during the Carnival Palooza. “What better way to start the quarter than a carnival?” said Yuan Fernandez Granil, an advisor within the Programming & Marketing Leadership depart
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Set in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, “The Dutch House” is a 2019 novel written by Ann Patchett that tells the story of Danny and Maeve Conroy who grew up in a mansion called The Dutch House. While on the surface a story about a wealthy family that endures immense emotional hardship, such as their mother leaving them and their father marrying a woman who legally
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For the past three years parrots across the U.S. have been taught to video call each other as a form of social interaction. This observational study was done to learn more about the social habits of captive parrots and how parrot-to-parrot interaction can benefit them. Parrots are very social animals, typically living in large groups. They thrive in settings
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Highline College will hold a celebration to honor Dr. John Mosby next week, Wed. Oct. 14, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Building 8. "The Highline College community is invited to join us for a special dedication ceremony celebrating the life, leadership, and lasting impact of Dr. John R. Mosby," states an email from the office of the President of Highline Colleg
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As a brand new student to Highline, and to higher education as a whole, I was unaware of what to expect from my first days on campus. I had arrived very excited for my first college experience, a place where so many eager minds will cross in front of me, all sharing a value for learning. I could feel the extra adrenaline pumping and the franticness of some o
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Election season is in full swing, and with that, King County Elections has a lot on the calendar! With new voters especially, there are a lot of questions regarding the ballot. Here, you can find opportunities to engage with other voters, get logistical questions answered, and participate in this upcoming election cycle. Election Day is on Nov. 3, 2026.
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A new study discovered that dogs can tell the difference between several human emotions. While dogs have been known to recognize emotions, this is the first time scientists have discovered how they actually do this. "Humans are really good at picking up small details on the face, and so are dogs," says Raúl Hernández-Pérez from the University of Vienna. They
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