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2020

Enjoying the Port Townsend Film Festival from Home

November 25, 2020 PC Buccaneer Online Editor Comments Off on Enjoying the Port Townsend Film Festival from Home

By Emily Matthiessen The 21st Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF) went online this year, out of respect for the COVID-19 situation https://www.ptfilmfest.com/ . My family enjoyed watching a multitude of excellent films from the comfort of […]

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Articles from 2020

2020

Writer in Residence – David Guterson

March 7, 2020 Comments Off on Writer in Residence – David Guterson

By Emily Matthiessen   David Guterson, an award-winning author, will be Peninsula College’s Writer-in-Residence in May 2020. “I’m looking forward to being near the Olympic Mountains, which I love and spent a lot of time […]

2020

Journalism Under Attack

September 13, 2020 Comments Off on Journalism Under Attack

Editorial By Sarah Baker It’s been three and a half years since President Donald Trump was sworn into office on January 20, 2017. His relentless disparagement of the news media began right away, following reports […]

2020

Learn About Whales, Culture and Communication Tied to the Marine Environment

November 3, 2020 Comments Off on Learn About Whales, Culture and Communication Tied to the Marine Environment

By: Emily Matthiessen Topics in Environmental Science: Ocean Connections: Culture and Communication, taught by Barbara Blackie, is offered in two variants this year by Peninsula College. According to the Peninsula College website, the class will […]

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2020

Fruitvale Station – Living While Black

March 7, 2020 Comments Off on Fruitvale Station – Living While Black

Viewpoint by Jamila Lopez The day I witnessed a young black man killed by a white officer, who was  guilty of second degree murder, my life flashed before my eyes. Oscar Grant, a twenty two […]

2020

Buccaneer Newspaper Students Recipients of Multiple Awards

September 1, 2020 Comments Off on Buccaneer Newspaper Students Recipients of Multiple Awards

The Journalism Program  is proud of its co-curricular student reporting teams who strive for academic excellence, intellectual rigor and real equity of opportunity across America. The following is an abbreviated list of the awards and […]

2020

Movie Review: Borat as Trickster of our Time

November 27, 2020 Comments Off on Movie Review: Borat as Trickster of our Time

Review by Emily Matthiessen Tricksters have been part of the human story since the beginning. Anansi, Raven, and Coyote spring to my mind, but you can find tricksters of all forms in mythology across the […]

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COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading

February 21, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading

COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading Viewpoint by Halle Nottage As Coronavirius is rapidly growing and infecting people, it seems as though another disease is rapidly growing and infecting people’s hearts and head’s […]

2020
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    ESports seeks creating a casual club

  • 2020

    Makah Whaling Decision Imminent

  • 2020

    Learn About Whales, Culture and Communication Tied to the Marine Environment

  • 2020

    Young Thespians Take the Big Stage in the Little Theater

  • 2020

    Scholarship applications due extended to May 17

  • 2020

    Peninsula College Library celebrates National Poetry Month

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    2020

    Fresh start boosts Pirates spirit

  • 2020

    “The Outside Story” Review

  • 2020

    Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

  • 2020

    Deborah Espinosa Speaks About Effecting Legal Change for Convicts

  • 2020

    Briefly (Veterans Center opening, Casino Night, Student of Color Conference, Women’s soccer scrimmage)

  • 2020

    Movie Review: Borat as Trickster of our Time

  • 2020

    COVID-19 update

  • 2020

    Buccaneer Newspaper Students Recipients of Multiple Awards

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    2020

    Women sign letters of intent

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    2020

    Solutions sought out for scheduling conundrum-The Buccaneer, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

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    Wednesday Jan 20,2020 The Buc

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    Drama Department Spring Update

  • 2020

    Coop Life

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    COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading

  • 2020

    The Buc goes online for Spring Quarter

  • 2020

    Diablo Lake, North Cascades, Wash. State

  • 2020

    Webster Scholarship

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    2020

    Go-live date for the new ctcLink delayed to till May

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    2020

    International Students Recruitment Rebounds

  • 2020

    Attack of the comedian

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    2020

    ASC Hosts the fundrasing Filharmonic concert-The Buccaneer, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020- 4-5

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    Destroying Community College Stigma

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    2020

    Lady Pirates on their way to success !

  • 2020

    TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

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    2020

    Hygiene Products Available, That’s on Period – All Restrooms on Campus

  • 2020

    Josh Wilson of the deli delivered educational materials

  • 2020

    What’s for Quarantine Dinner

  • 2020

    The ASC Candidate Forum Q&A

  • 2020

    Don’t let coronavirus cancel your dreams of being your own boss!

  • 2020

    Award-Winning Poet Tess Gallagher

  • 2020

    Status of Peninsula College Library

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    2020

    The Buccaneer Wednesday February 9, 2020

  • 2020

    Enjoying the Port Townsend Film Festival from Home

  • 2020

    Port Angeles Food Bank remains open

  • 2020

    Journalism Under Attack

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    2020

    Improv: More opportunities on the Peninsula-Continued from page 5

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    2020

    NWAC basketball tournament suspended

  • 2020

    Campus Voices: What do you weigh when it comes to voting?

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    2020

    Podcast adds another way of storytelling

  • 2020

    Campus Voices: What do you know about the Census? Or why do you think the Census is important?

  • 2020

    Writer in Residence – David Guterson

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    2020

    Fruitvale Station – Living While Black

  • 2020

    Interview with Andrea Motyka

2019
  • 2019

    Carbon Pirate wins third place

  • 2019

    It was good, definitely not cheap

  • 2019

    Joe Sacco Interview Pt 2

  • 2019

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    2019

    Esports team getting set for next quarter

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    2019

    Advice from Campus Security on winter safety

  • 2019

    Magician tears the stage

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    2019

    Abortion bill brings opportunities

  • 2019

    Zombies

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    2019

    Soccer season unity, losing together, winning together

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    Stem Club

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    2019

    Campus Voices: What would you do to reduce your carbon footprint & why?

  • 2019

    PC Foundation awards 2019 high school graduates $1,000 for college tuition

  • 2019

    Rumble In the Rainforest – April 27

  • 2019

    International PC graduate and Buc alumna checks in

  • 2019

    Coach’s gamble brings Moore from ‘Sin City’

  • 2019

    Reliable: The Press holds value

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    2019

    No days off for 2018 NWAC Womens Champions

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    2019

    Blacklight Dodgeball (Pirate Pete Week)

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    2019

    Oliveira organizes 5 on 5 tournament

  • 2019

    Annual Women’s Wave arrives in Port Townsend

  • 2019

    Campus Life

  • 2019

    FASHIONISTA’s: The show goes on

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    2019

    Financial aid director

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    2019

    Award-winning writer reads new poetry based in Pacific Northwest

  • 2019

    Washington State Supreme Court Justices Deliberate in Port Townsend City Hall

  • 2019

    2019-20 ASC leaders selected

  • 2019

    Dorms’ Airbnb set for summer and beyond

  • 2019

    Snow storm impacts Medical Assisting Info Session

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    2019

    Moore’s journey

  • 2019

    ‘Fashionistas’ narcissist looks into the pool

  • 2019

    Campus Voices: Suicide, Sexual Harassment

  • 2019

    Community shows up for MLK Jr and Hope Memorial

  • 2019

    It’s the most magical time of the year!

  • 2019

    ‘sŋaʔŋáʔant cáwŋən ʔəssaqɬúŋt’ (Pebble Beach Park) passes legislation

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    2019

    Elwha rescue brings new revelation

  • 2019

    Food Pantry close to launch for hungry and poor students

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    2019

    The Pirate Food Pantry opens

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: New Year’s Resolutions 2019

  • 2019

    Campus Voices: What is one thing you cannot get enough of?

  • 2019

    Habitat for Humanity collaborates with college summer home building class

  • 2019

    Peninsula College takes on equity and inclusion

  • 2019

    Captains set sail for Division One schools

  • 2019

    International student population halved in the last three years

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    2019

    Rollman’s reinstatement brings bright future to the court

  • 2019

    Relatable movie for everyone: ‘Abominable’

  • 2019

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  • 2019

    St. Petersburg Ensemble encore thrills Port Angeles

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    2019

    Selfishness has created Climate HELL

2018
  • 2018

    Student housing on track for fall opening

  • 2018

    Finding freedom behind bars

  • 2018

    K-Pop krazy: Korean music invades U.S.

  • 2018

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    2018

    70 scholarships worth more than $100,000

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    2018

    In response to earthquake emergency planning.

  • 2018

    Pirates begin league play with mixed results

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    2018

    Enrollment falling: new programs considered

  • 2018

    New Voices Act prohibits censorship of students

  • 2018

    Campus Voices: To what lengths do you go to avoid or prevent sexual harrasment?

  • 2018

    Are judgemental fans satisfied?

  • 2018

    Free education spurs debate

  • 2018

    Winter Village icy-hot new thing in town

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    2018

    Cultures unite through music and dance

  • 2018

    Head ‘In The Clouds’: Where are we in the digital paradigm?

  • 2018

    The student government is no longer elected: Why?

  • 2018

    National School Walkout: a quiet morning on the hill

  • 2018

    Your hood may determine your future

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    2018

    Ugly sweater weather

  • 2018

    Pete’s Week: history & recap

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    2018

    Pirate Picks: Three skills

  • 2018

    Lion’s Park ‘Hope’ Sequoia tree on trial

  • 2018

    Chew, swallow, chew, swallow

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    2018

    How may the WA ban on plastic bags affect your life?

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    Washington bill to “bag” the plastic issue

  • 2018

    Activist bears witness

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    2018

    Council support student representation

  • 2018

    A story like mine:’ abuse too familiar

  • 2018

    DSHS program trains pros

  • 2018

    State goals, and a New Year’s declaration from Jeff Sessions discussed with the press in Olympia

  • 2018

    Everything from sleeping bags to school supplies

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    2018

    Fans ‘fall out’ after Bethesda burns: A review of ‘Fallout 76’ and more of Bethesda’s shortcomings

  • 2018

    Castro Luna speaks up for the forgotten

  • 2018

    Teatro Milagro ‘bi-mazing’

  • 2018

    Hordes of gourdes haunt the PUB; Zombie “thriller” flash mob

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    2018

    Campus heads brainstorm expansion

  • 2018

    Port Townsend welcomes annual film fest

  • 2018

    Hate crime leaves silence

  • 2018

    Fundraiser aids team

  • 2018

    ‘I Am Not Your Negro’: an American story

  • 2018

    Now drivers and pedestrians can tell when hell freezes over

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    2018

    Racing against time! Puzzle solving with a twist

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    2018

    Asian problems, part I: I’m not friends with fetishism

  • 2018

    Inflatable Joust Tournament

  • 2018

    Women caged, filled with rage

  • 2018

    Talent goes for gold

  • 2018

    Underdogs over-achieve

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    2018

    Esports may come to PC: Could be either a sport or a club

  • 2018

    Welles rises from the grave, curb-stomps Hollywood

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    2018

    Athletic awards received by students and staff

2017
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    2017

    Is it too much to ask?

  • 2017

    It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt

  • 2017

    Bittersweet justice

  • 2017

    Hot ‘DAMN.’ wears blue in Bompton

  • 2017

    What do you think the NFL protests during the national anthem are about?

  • 2017

    Planet of the Turtles: Elite few brave deep waters to snag turtles for research

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    2017

    C.A.R.E Team cuts a path to troubled students

  • 2017

    Old face, new role; Hughes sheds jersey for coaches’ cap, seeks success on the pitch

  • 2017

    Make porn private again

  • 2017

    Fake news spreads like wildfire

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opens to nursing students

  • 2017

    Trump rhetoric warming up cold wars

  • 2017

    State’s regrets not to be repeated

  • 2017

    Pirates fall to Bulldogs

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    2017

    Masters Degree at 23

  • 2017

    Student scientists welcomed to the jungle

  • 2017

    Estate Sale

  • 2017

    Preparing for the ‘big one’

  • 2017

    Women march on Washington PC women join millions in civil rights protest that spans the globe

  • 2017

    ‘Let it never happen again’ – Studium Generale

  • 2017

    Bat’s all, folks!

  • 2017

    Student housing moving forward

  • 2017

    Author’s guidelines to Northwest Coast

  • 2017

    Classes cancelled due to winter storm

  • 2017

    ‘These violent delights have violent ends’ – ‘Westworld’ review

  • 2017

    Hop, skip and a sail away

  • 2017

    ‘Bop to the Top’ with PC Dance Club

  • 2017

    Dungeons & Dragons tournament in Keegan Hall

  • 2017

    15th annual Dance for Toys

  • 2017

    Adventure near home – Cape Flattery

  • 2017

    Despite loss, Lady Pirates still in first place

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    2017

    Pirate women No.1 in region, No. 8 in nation

  • 2017

    Coach of the Year Rodriguez leaves big cleats to fill

  • 2017

    Get jazzy with it

  • 2017

    Fists rising in fall, a surprise encounter with Boston protest

  • 2017

    ‘Thanks for pissing people off’ An anonymous Muslim student and the Director of International Programs share their thoughts on President Donald J. Trump’s immigration ban

  • 2017

    Bloodied but unbowed: despite fractures and ruptures, homegrown talent won’t stop fighting

  • 2017

    ‘Sometimes science is more art than science’

  • 2017

    Cami Butler

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    2017

    Mental illness: a personal journey

  • 2017

    News ASC representatives selected

  • 2017

    Controversy abounds in portrait of series: ‘13 Reasons Why’

  • 2017

    Pirate Pete Week

  • 2017

    Pirate Women secure second place in NWAC

  • 2017

    ‘We use your mind, not your back’

  • 2017

    Three cheers for Brianna Reeves

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opening set for Spring in Spring’17

  • 2017

    Playing footie in new cleats

  • 2017

    Lady Pirates come up short

  • 2017

    ‘I chose the Egyptian dream: the dream to make a TV show, and then be called an infidel by the end’

2016
  • 2016

    Buck finding niche as instructional VP

  • 2016

    Grand opening of Port Townsend campus

  • 2016

    ‘The Sea is a Restless Whore,’ a PC production

  • 2016

    Reis to the rescue: Buzzer-beater derails Edmonds, wins over Whatcom and Everett lift Pirates into first place

  • 2016

    Math wiz bridges learning gap with innovative methods

  • 2016

    Pirates felled by Lane, 76-59, in title game

  • 2016

    Mean Halloween scene ‘16

  • 2016

    Top six Buccaneer Stories of the decade

  • 2016

    Visiting elders wrap up with closing ceremony

  • 2016

    Find commonality in diversity at 26th annual Students of Color Conference

  • 2016

    Anderson’s recruiting strategy still working as Pirate women restock

  • 2016

    Soccer star California Dreaming

  • 2016

    Students celebrate cultural diversity in PUB

  • 2016

    ‘Deadpool’ defies expectations

  • 2016

    American apathy and legislative liability

  • 2016

    Funding cuts impact budget

  • 2016

    Breaching the waters of sustainability

  • 2016

    CAMPUS VOICES – Where do you get your textbooks and why?

  • 2016

    In the pursuit of freedom of expression: Marina Shipova’s Digital Publishing class praised by student authors at Studium Generale

  • 2016

    Students make long journey to Denver and back for drama competition

  • 2016

    Pirates race to Elite Eight

  • 2016

    EMT students crash the frontline of crisis

  • 2016

    CAMPUS VOICES – Who do you support for President of the United States?

  • 2016

    Imani Smith’s game-sealing steal.

  • 2016

    Sequim actor building star power in Hollywood

  • 2016

    ESPRIT adresses gender-neutrality on campus

  • 2016

    Pirate Casino Night fundraiser a resounding success

  • 2016

    Honor’s Capstone projects

  • 2016

    Peninsula’s Got Talent; Movin’ on up!

  • 2016

    Red hot Raku

  • 2016

    New Voices Act champions freedom of speech at Washington State Legislature

  • 2016

    Need a hangout spot?

  • 2016

    Trustee of the year named

  • 2016

    President pummels and parries Pirate Pete

  • 2016

    Pirate Women rout Whatcom, Everett

  • 2016

    Campus Voices – Are you a registered Voter? How do you feel about the upcoming election?

  • 2016

    Chris Reis drains left-handed buzzer-beating layup

  • 2016

    Janet Lucas brings Neil Simon’s story to life

  • 2016

    Halloween dance budget

  • 2016

    Cast your vote – Opinion/Editorial

  • 2016

    Gym equipment upgrade – Through a yet-to-be-determined funding source

  • 2016

    Spring Bash is a smash

  • 2016

    ‘If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball’ -Patches O’Houlihan in ‘Dodgeball’

  • 2016

    PUB Gallery of Art features Northwest artist

  • 2016

    ‘Purple Heart’ parking pushes Peninsula to preeminence

  • 2016

    ‘Failo 5’: Hunt for the story

  • 2016

    Men’s socccer smited by Tacoma Titans

  • 2016

    Life and Legacy of MLK

  • 2016

    On set with Peninsula College alumnus Sam Towers for a new Comedy Central pilot

  • 2016

    Mankiller film illustrates power of persistence

2015
  • 2015

    Pirates loot NWAC treasure chest

  • 2015

    Student cast garners recognition

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Freeman and co. reload with reinforcements

  • 2015

    Pirate women’s basketball bounces competition

  • 2015

    An unusual and unaccustomed occurrence

  • 2015

    April Watkins is first 2015 honors graduate

  • 2015

    A Tidepools 2015 Sneak Peek

  • 2015

    Port Angeles welcomes all genders to Esprit Week

  • 2015

    What mask do you live in? Magic of Cinema sheds light on male gender role

  • 2015

    Pirate women swashbuckle into history at NWAC

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    CAMPUS VOICES – In light of the Polar Pioneer in the harbor, do you support arctic oil drilling? Why or why not?

  • 2015

    Leonard Nimoy dead at 83

  • 2015

    Reviving olde tales of wisdom

  • 2015

    Men claim third at NWAC

  • 2015

    Candidates questioned for ASC

  • 2015

    Boogie-woogie all the way

  • 2015

    Lipshutz & Lipshutz headed to PUB Gallery of Art

  • 2015

    VPI candidate gains VIP status

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    CAMPUS VOICES – What do you think could help curb police brutality?

  • 2015

    Makah elder documents tribal life in Longhouse exhibition

  • 2015

    Washington State TRIO celebrates anniversary on campus

  • 2015

    Growing terror surrounds Mali citizens

  • 2015

    Getting to know PTFF

  • 2015

    Port Angeles catches Pirates’ zombie fever at PC Mud Run

  • 2015

    CAMPUS VOICES – Do you think PC athletes would stand up against racism like the Missouri football team did?

  • 2015

    Makah slam poet returns from abroad

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Alumni after PC: Jason Trammell

  • 2015

    Candidates contend for VPI position

  • 2015

    The Interview

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Reactions to Pasco shooting

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    CAMPUS VOICES – How do you feel about our own Ferguson in Pasco, Washington?

  • 2015

    Lady Pirates conquer Cardinals in double overtime

  • 2015

    Forest Storytelling Captivates Campus

  • 2015

    Dixon dazzles Dunk Contest with gravity-defying slam

  • 2015

    Vandals tag campus with graffiti

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    New Vice President of Instruction Candidates scheduled for sojourns at PC

  • 2015

    Hiestand sheds light on free speech in Little Theater for First Amendment Day

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    2015

    ‘San Andreas’ brings destruction, but shows its faults

  • 2015

    New budget has key differences

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Dave Shargel

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    VPI search to continue

  • 2015

    Elwha restoration project: Seeking volunteers

  • 2015

    Hybrid cars rejuvenate at PC Automotive Department

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Journey of the ‘tenured’ student: A decade of learning

  • 2015

    Prius leaves Hummer in the dust

  • 2015

    UW joins PC with longhouse on campus

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    ASC elects new officers for 2015-2016

  • 2015

    To fluoridate or not to fluoridate? That is the question — UPDATE: Port Angeles water fluoridation in a toss-up. Citizens to make binding decision in late 2017

  • 2015

    A tale of two season for Lady Pirates

  • 2015

    Health Fair on its way

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