The much anticipated ‘Black Panther’ didn’t disappoint and got people into the spirit of the movie.  People were caught up in the “Wakanda” spirit as crowds of moviegoers cheered and barked upon exiting the cinema. The movie had created an ebullient vibe that interested everyone. Having watched the movie twice now, it is clear that Marvel and director Ryan Coogler set about making a movie that catered and related to a race of over 1 billion people – and they succeeded, spectacularly. A key thing that Black Panther has going for it is the thematic weight it easily carries on…

Green River College has been considering the idea of uniting all tutoring services under one roof. The science, English, and math tutoring centers have always been separated. There are some science tutors within the Holman Library Tutoring and Resource Center; the Cedar hall building specializes in math tutoring; the Rutkowski Learning Center has English tutoring. The locations of Cedar Hall and the Rutkowski Learning Center are on opposite sides of the campus, so if a student needs help in all of these subjects, then they would have to walk tirelessly from one building to another. The current manager of the…

The Helen S. Smith Gallery showcases the great talent that our students and local community have to offer. The gallery is located in the Holman Library on the Green River Campus. It serves as an academic resource for our campus community, highlighting the media of the Fine Arts Division, and providing a catalyst twice per year for art students to engage with their first audience.  The gallery also functions to culturally enrich our students, staff, faculty, alumni and surrounding community. The gallery is a community resource tool, used not only to provide cultural enrichment through curated exhibitions and associated events…

In order to stop mass shootings in America, lawmakers need to start a public conversation with the American people. In Parkland, FL on Feb. 14, there was a school shooting with a death toll of 17 students and staff. Many authoritative voices are giving their condolences in light of these horrific events. However, many students that are the surviving victims of this violence have called for lawmakers and representatives to keep their thoughts and prayers to themselves. These children, which the Washington Post so eloquently called “a post-Columbine generation,” have been calling for change in how America treats guns and…

Nobody can be too old or advanced in school to start developing good study habits. Whether in high school, beginning community college, or advancing toward a bachelor’s degree, there are many routines to practice in order to become a better student. Develop Good Habits’ website states multiple systems in order to improve an individual’s studying. Many of these can be implemented immediately to start a person on the path to becoming a studying master. These tips can be found in detail at the graphic to the right. Juanita Vann, a current GRC student, said “[When I have to study, what…

There are many unique areas on campus that are optimal for studying as finals approach. For some, studying at home can be tedious due to the many household distractions. For those who need to study elsewhere, there are multiple places on campus that are made for a student to study at. Recommended by Green River student Anthony Greenlee, the Student Union is the easiest spot to access. “There’s the cafeteria for food, and you’ve got the bookstore right at your feet,” Greenlee said. The Student Union, while a good central area to study, is a spot for those who are…

Blake Filley, 30, was chosen by the Fine Arts faculty as this month’s artist spotlight. Filley is a photographer that is finishing up his Associates in Fine Arts this quarter as well as an Associates in Business. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas, a small town just outside of Kansas City and joined the US Army upon graduating High school. After completing basic training, he was stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2006. He lived in Washington for seven years and was moved to Hawaii for his eighth. Filley was deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan where he worked…

Every Monday until March 5, there will live musical performance for free from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Union building at Green River College. The colleges Student Activities board has created an event invited local and national artists to do performances at our college, this is a great opportunity for all students to enjoy different types of music for free. Students do not have to waste time traveling all the way to Seattle or Tacoma and spend extra money to buy a ticket to see their performances because it is available for everyone on campus. Last week’s performer Paris William,…

As spring quarter rolls around, so do the expenses that come with it. On top of tuition, students must purchase textbooks for courses, which takes up a large chunk of money and is often out of pocket for students. According to the Huffington Post and The College Board, the annual cost of books and materials at $1,168. Instead of buying brand new books each quarter,  there are other options that students can utilize to avoid breaking the bank.  One of the first options is renting an online copy of a textbook from Amazon. The Paper Tree Bookstore site gives the…

Carlos Adams is an adjunct instructor who teaches American Minority and Ethnic Studies as well as Sociology courses at Green River College.  Adams’ career began with the college nine years ago. Adams initially set out to teach special education classes for students K-12. However, this changed over the years to things such as English composition and English literacy, but none ever stuck. Adams took what he was passionate about, ethnic studies, and made a career of it while still implementing his original plan of teaching. He found that he could take all the things that he liked from various disciplines…