By: Samantha Olguin Staff Writer In the past decade, spoiler culture has increased tremendously and when going to see a new movie that came out or going to watch a show, it is likely that people have encountered one or many spoilers beforehand. Nobody likes to have a movie or show spoiled for them, so why do people spoil movies or TV shows? In most cases it is a bothersome audience, who spoil movies, but even actors have been known to accidentally release information and give spoilers before the movie or TV show is even aired. Tom Holland, who plays…

By: Jessi Zamorano SaucedoStaff Writer The Queer and Allies club is a welcoming and safe place for the LGBTQ+ community at Green River College. The Club takes place in the SU-250 every Friday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and anyone is welcome. President Amanda Moore and vice president Persephone Staehle make sure that everyone in the club is heard. If members happen to miss a club meeting or cannot go due to personal reasons, Moore and Staehle will send an email on what was said and done at their meeting as well as making sure those who miss meetings…

By: Valentin DreherStaff Writer Yoav Duman spent the first 30 years of his life in Israel, where he was born and raised in the middle of the never-ending      Arab-Israeli conflict. The dispute between Jewish Israel and its Muslim neighbors has been simmering since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948. Duman came to the U.S. about 12 years ago with the goal to educate students about this issue in his Political Sciences class “The Arab-Israeli Conflict” taking place this winter quarter. It is from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., Monday through Thursday. “Most classes taught at Green River…

By: Lance SimonsStaff Writer Popular culture and diverse traditions surrounding Christmas are visible both here at Green River College and throughout the country. Many common traditions may include hanging up Christmas lights and decorating a Christmas tree. However some families have unique traditions for the Christmas season. Kanon Kurtz, a student at Green River College, shared some of his family traditions. “Our family takes a trip to Greenwater to find a Christmas tree,” Kurtz said. Tristen Hong, a student at Green River College, shared his Christmas traditions. “Our family will open stockings before breakfast and presents, and afterward we prepare…

By: Marian Mohamed Staff Writer MSA provides a safe space for Muslims and even non-Muslims to share their thoughts, give advice, and form bonds with fellow club members. Sumday Addish, one of the club leaders, believes that the club explores bigger ideas on giving Islam a platform here at Green River. “We haven’t started yet but we’re planning to have a Islamic Awareness week in the spring before Ramadan and having a week full of just seminars about Islam and workshops,” said Addish. MSA club members sit down every Thursday at 12 p.m. to share their own experiences in their…

By: Tatiana Vila-FerreriStaff Writer Britton Garrard is a student a well as an inspired athlete at Green River College and is regarded as an important asset for the men’s basketball team. Garrard mentions that his father as the source of inspiration for basketball and the reason why he is dedicated to it. He describes that when Garrard was growing up his father was a sports fan and  during that time he would play and watch sports with his family. All this moments together nurtured an interest for sports and the most relevant became basketball. Even today, during Garrard’s early adulthood,…

By: Kylee McManusStaff Writer Green River College’s biology club offers an opportunity for students to enrich themselves in the study of life science through various hands-on activities and off-campus experiences. The club is advised by Daniel Najera who teaches cell biology, northwest ecology, and environmental science at Green River College. The club president is Chantal Fonticoba, a third-year student at the college. Mark Vernon, another staff member at the college, helps run the club as well. Biology is commonly described as the “study of life in general” and focuses on the components and structures of life. The club teaches students…

By: Neil Mae Bumanglag Staff Writer What does Green River provide with the athletic training program? There are a lot of thoughts about the Green River College athletic training program and why there has not been any trainer available on campus for athletes. Current athletic trainer, Howie Humbyrd, has done his best to be present at all athletic events, but some say that it is still not enough. The Green River athletic training program has done its best to provide student athletes with the best care they need for their injuries. Humbyrd has been a part of the program for…

By: Macie Jean WalkerStaff Writer KGRG is Green River College’s radio station run by staff employees as well as students taking the courses offered by the station. The courses seek to teach students everything they need to know to run a radio. They also teach life skills and benefits to students and spotlight local artists. Luke Seerden, music director at KGRG FM, said KGRG is modeled after a professional radio station which makes the knowledge students can gain who wish to go into this field invaluable. The equipment used can also be worthwhile to students. Students at KGRG develop many…

By: Lance SimonsStaff Writer Green River College provides an opportunity for students to work on campus in order to help pay for their tuition, financial aid, or other ammenities. Among the many extracurricular options at Green River, a large variety of on campus jobs are available to students. Natalya Bronitskiy, who specializes in Student Employment at the college, had a lot to stay about the Work-Study program offered at the college. A work-study is a college program that allows students to work a part or full time job as an option to help pay for financial aid or act as…