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Highline College's President Dr. John R. Mosby served Highline for roughly seven years before passing away in May of 2026. On Oct. 14, 2026 a moving dedication ceremony was held in his honor on the Highline campus. Decorated by the Executive Assistant Office of the President Juli Hammond, the Mt. Townsend Dining Hall in Building 8 was decked out in floral di
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Doctor Strange Love meets Wes Anderson in this cautionary tale on climate change and unregulated greed. Tom Cruise is transformed from his iconic action hero character into a satirical amalgamation of out of touch and corrupt billionaires in“Digger”, Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) recent $125 million dollar box office bust. After an advertising run that left
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Fall is an important season for many going back to school, but even more important for those paying to go to school. As people apply to colleges and universities in America, or start another year, they find themselves scrambling to also apply for scholarships and financial aid. Students in college don't only have to worry about the cost of tuition. Other exp
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Petco, the first chain that comes to mind when someone says “pet store”, serves 24 million people in the U.S. Walking through a pet store means passing by the aquatics section and seeing the shelves of betta fish (scientific name betta splendens) in their separated cups. It’s uncomfortable, and it desensitizes consumers to seeing bettas in less-than-ideal co
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There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to taking King County Metro. Riders must know how to pay their fare, how to request a stop, how to read schedules, and more. It can be overwhelming for first time passengers and, in their confusion, they might break the rules of the Code of Conduct. This article is a friendly reminder for the ridership. It’s impo
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Bob Ferguson, the governor of Washington, has recently confirmed his plan to ban cellphones across schools in Washington state. His plan would go into effect in September 2027, if approved.
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For many students arriving at Highline College, the challenge isn't just balancing classes, it’s finding a community that truly feels like home. CLCs offer support to students that lack a sense of belonging and community and are a great way for students to get involved on campus. In case you don't know, CLC stands for Cultural Learning Communities. They are
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Many athletes who have played any sort of sport have dreamed of getting a college scholarship or just playing their sport on the collegiate level. They train and practice ritually to insure their success in that sport. But the jump from high school athletics to college athletics can be a vast one for many athletes. Taking that step to the next level can be a
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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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