Voices were loud, and people were bustling around the Student Union, Gator Hall during the quarterly Club Fair. Many booths were set up around the commons, each one representing a specific club. Each club was eager to attract students and hopefully recruit new members. Green River hosts its very own club fair each quarter. This gives all of the clubs a chance to promote what they are all about and gives students looking for a place to fit in, the time to find the one just right for them. Clubs are a big part of Green River, and students are…

Now is the time to act if interested in a bachelor’s degree at Green River College. Green River currently offers a total of five Bachelors of Applied Science (B.A.S.) programs to every student across each of their campuses. These studies include Information Technology, better known as IT, which further divides into subjects such as Networking or Software. Green River also has a few other bachelors’ programs that they offer in addition to IT, which includes studies in Natural Resources, Marketing, and Aviation. “There are two bachelor’s programs that are focused [specifically] on IT, one is Networking and the other is…

The college experience, while typically imagined as an in-classroom activity, can be experienced in different ways. Not every course taught at Green River College is classroom-based. Many courses ranging from English, Sociology, and even Physical Education have alternative options where students could choose whether they would like to partake in the class digitally from inside the comfort of their homes. “I…love the idea of online classes,” said Abdi Ibrahim, a first-year student attending Green River College. “It fits well with my flexibility [around] events within my life.” One of the biggest reasons why most students partake in online courses is…

The English department is in the midst of establishing a creative writing club at Green River College and is an excellent way for students to discover and pursue their passion. Emily Beals, English professor, had announced her intentions of creating a place for her students to project their creative voices in their writing. So starting a creative writing club seemed the perfect solution. Students that come from a variety of cultures make up a creative and imaginative spectrum. To satisfy that spectrum, students will always need an outlet for expression. While trying to make that idea a reality, Beals discovered…

What is your official position at the college, and how long have you been here? “I am a tenure-track professor I guess. I’ve been here five to six years as an adjunct instructor.” How did you come to teach at Green River? “I used to be a student here at Green River, so I went off got my college degrees and got a bunch of training. I’ve been teaching awhile so I wanted to move up to the area, and applied for a temporary adjunct position, I knew people who had worked here and I loved the campus. Those two…

Green River Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator Benjamin Lealofi and his team welcome all to the college’s diverse campus. Green River College is not only home to a diverse group of students but strives to make them all feel welcome. With  19,113 students currently enrolled in Green River College, diversity is embraced. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) staff members are here to help students. Lealofi has been the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinator for three years, starting out as the program coordinator office manager overseeing the front desk. Lealofi´s passion to help students…

  Students claim music can help keep you on task and motivated while studying. Some students prefer the classical music genre when studying or completing assignments for class. This type of music can great to have on in the background with any given task at hand. If you’re the type of student who can’t focus while there is music with lyrics playing, try out classical music. There will be no distraction from words, and it can be soothing. Start with the “Exam Study Classical Music” playlist on Spotify for a variety of classical music by historically renowned composers. On the…

  High school students should be grateful for the Running Start opportunities provided to them by their school district. The Running Start program gives juniors and seniors the option to not pay tuition for two years of their college experience. Students from high schools have the chance to go to community colleges, finish their high school requirements, and hopefully get their associate’s degree by the time they graduate as seniors from high school. The major factor that makes people want to be in the Running Start program is that there is no tuition to pay. The only costs that would…

As tax season begins, many international students are left clueless when it comes to information they need. Due to the lack of knowledge about filing taxes and how confusing that process might result. As an international student, students are considered non-U.S. residents under U.S. tax law and are required to file 1040NR return form. “I don’t know anything about it,” Sharon Obioma, an international student at Green River College. Students might face some difficulties and confusion when filing a tax return by themselves, which is why Lewermark, a company for international student health insurance has partnered up with Sprintax, a U.S. tax return preparation tool designed…

Music Monday lifts spirits and starts the week off on a high note. Every Monday, until March 5 there will be a live musical performance in the Student Union building at 12:00 p.m. “It was fun to watch the performance” said Arthur Mendoza, student. The Student Activities Board has been inviting local and national touring artists to come perform for our school. Artists come in and perform their music for whoever is sitting in the SU building. This week, local singer, songwriter, and vocal loop artist, Paris Williams performed. “It went great, it was very encouraging to see people dancing…