Election Results

A low voter turnout for Student Government elections still manages to stir up some controversy

A mere 171 students voting for Kanpong Thaweesuk was more than enough to elect him President of next year's student government (S.G.). Also elected were Karina Sindunata as Minister of Government and Lenka Savina as Minister of Communications.

In all, only 338 voters participated in electing representatives who will, as members of S.G., decide how to spend the more than $1 million in fees they collect from students.

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Conference connects diverse crowd

SCC student shares her experience at Students of Color Conference in Yakima, WA

The 22nd Students of Color Conference in Yakima, WA, was a refreshing and eye-opening experience.

Our group, which consisted of 15 students and four advisors (representing Shoreline Community College), felt the warm and friendly environment right away after entering to the main conference room.

There were more than 740 students from different colleges around Washington state and different colors and ethnicities from all around the world. Like a colorful garden which was representing the world's flowers and the beauty of unity.

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Library offers up a tasty proposition

Dry-mouth sufferers will temporarily have a new and unexpected location to get their juices flowing – SCC's library.

Unfortunately, the giant jar of delicious-looking Lemon-Heads aren't for snacking – they're for counting. A winning guess of the total number, to be judged on May 8, will be awarded with a $50 gift card to the bookstore (and maybe a handful of Lemon Heads).
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SCC students Skype to Qatar

Five SCC students, including Ebbtide editors Cam Keeble and Ian Terry, participated in a live discussion via Skype with students from Qatar Community College in Doha, Qatar. The other SCC students participating were Robert Brownell, Casey Colley and Steve Stremel.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. (6:30 p.m. in Doha), the students from each side gave presentations on Climate change (from the SCC students) and alternative energy (from the QCC students).
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Netflix: still the best way to go?

Since the popular video watching service Netflix released a program allowing for unlimited streaming of their select movies and TV shows in January 2008, the company has seen its popularity increase exponentially.

A milestone was reached in 2010 where more people watched streaming Netflix videos than delivery DVDs after just two years of the service being offered. [...]

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Growing support for natural hair

SBA Student Advocate Latina Brooks spends her days acting on behalf of student issues and concerns, but her most recent advocacy project is a bit more personal. Brooks is the founder of the 100% Natural Hair Club, a group of African-American women who have decided to say "no" to weaves, perms and straighteners, and embrace their natural texture and style.

Brooks admits that a lot of women of color are uncomfortable with the change.
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After a four- hour singing competition, David Antonius and his unforgettable voice won the crown at the Singing Contest of 2012.

David Antonius, a charming singer from Indonesia, was the winner of a $50 Best Buy gift card; his song was "Who am I."

This year's SingCon was organized by the Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) of University of Washington since 1984.
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Associate of Fine Art graduate show

Recent recipients of Shoreline's Associates in Fine Arts degree (AFA) have some amazing works on display. As part of their graduation, they have presented their best works in printmaking, graphic design, photography, sculpture and ceramics. From April 19 to May 15, you can drop by and check them out, and if you like one, you can even bring it home by contacting the artist and purchasing it.

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A look at catchy slogans on cars around campus

Earth Day is here again, and Seattle offers all sorts of fun opportunities to show some love for the planet you depend on, and maybe learn something in the process. Right here on campus, Environmental Science Instructor Matt Loper is once again organizing a restoration project for the Boeing Creek Watershed habitat.

Any and all volunteers are invited to come help by picking up litter and removing invasive species like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry, which can alter sensitive ecosystems and drive out native species.
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That's what she said ...

Girls, Girls, Girls

Lena Dunham's new HBO show "Girls" has sparked media controversy regarding its racially homogenous cast. I understand that the majority of my audience probably aren't HBO subscribers because it's hugely, pointlessly expensive so let me give you the lowdown. The show focuses on four New Yorkers in their early twenties, all female, all white. The humor is drier than "Sex and the City," but the subject matter doesn't delve much deeper. Lena Dunham is the show's head writer, director and star. Judd Apatow of "Knocked Up" fame produces. [...]

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