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2020

Interview with Andrea Motyka

June 22, 2020 PC Buccaneer Online Editor Comments Off on Interview with Andrea Motyka

By Emily Matthiessen At the Buccaneer we are interested in how Peninsula College faculty are responding to the changes COVID-19 has necessitated. Recently, Professor Andrea Motyka participated in an interview on the subject of mathematics. […]

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Articles from 2020

2020

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

May 26, 2020 Comments Off on Don’t let coronavirus cancel your dreams of being your own boss!

By: Jamila Lopez To most people this may not seem like a great time to start a new company, but that’s exactly why it is.There are a lot of reasons why now is a good […]

2020

Weaver: Connections through time

January 29, 2020 Comments Off on Weaver: Connections through time

Ancient patterns and modern weaving on display in Longhouse “The art of weaving is a profound metaphor for understanding the workings of the universe and our place in it. Through the physical process of weaving, […]

2020

Interview with Andrea Motyka

June 22, 2020 Comments Off on Interview with Andrea Motyka

By Emily Matthiessen At the Buccaneer we are interested in how Peninsula College faculty are responding to the changes COVID-19 has necessitated. Recently, Professor Andrea Motyka participated in an interview on the subject of mathematics. […]

2020

Coop Life

December 16, 2020 Comments Off on Coop Life

Chickens said, “Hey friends! Welcome to the coop….” Goat Said, “Hey, social distancing please!” Even the life in the coop is being serious with COVID-19.

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2020

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

January 28, 2020 Comments Off on ASC Hosts the fundrasing Filharmonic concert-The Buccaneer, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020- 4-5

ASC Hosts the fundrasing Filharmonic concert Review by Monica Tenneson The Filharmonic took the stage in January in the Port Angeles High School auditorium. The Filharmonic is a Filipino-American, all- men a capella group, based […]

2020

Diablo Lake, North Cascades, Wash. State

November 25, 2020 Comments Off on Diablo Lake, North Cascades, Wash. State

Peninsula College photojournalism student Xianyang Deng recently captured this photo of the setting sun at Diablo Lake. Deng says, “In the presence of coronavirus, I have spent three months at home, very boring, and people, […]

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2020

Wednesday Jan 20,2020 The Buc

January 20, 2020 Comments Off on Wednesday Jan 20,2020 The Buc

Solutions sought out for scheduling conundrum The class schedule at Peninsula College “really limits me and 1 end up taking classes I don’t really want to take just be-cause ofrequirements and conflicts keeping me from […]

2020
  • 2020

    Josh Wilson of the deli delivered educational materials

  • 2020

    Scholarship applications due extended to May 17

  • 2020

    Interview with Andrea Motyka

  • 2020

    The ASC Candidate Forum Q&A

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    2020

    COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading

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    2020

    ESports seeks creating a casual club

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    2020

    Fruitvale Station – Living While Black

  • 2020

    Coop Life

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    The Buc goes online for Spring Quarter

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    2020

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

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    2020

    Destroying Community College Stigma

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Diablo Lake, North Cascades, Wash. State

  • 2020

    Port Angeles Food Bank remains open

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    2020

    Fresh start boosts Pirates spirit

  • 2020

    Writer in Residence – David Guterson

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Sequim: Nash’s Farm Stand

  • 2020

    Attack of the comedian

  • 2020

    Deborah Espinosa Speaks About Effecting Legal Change for Convicts

  • 2020

    TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

  • 2020

    Webster Scholarship

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    2020

    Podcast adds another way of storytelling

  • 2020

    Status of Peninsula College Library

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    2020

    Women sign letters of intent

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    2020

    Wednesday Jan 20,2020 The Buc

  • 2020

    COVID-19 update

  • 2020

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

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    2020

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

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    2020

    NWAC basketball tournament suspended

  • 2020

    Makah Whaling Decision Imminent

  • 2020

    Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

  • 2020

    Last Day to Vote in the 2020 Election!

  • 2020

    Weaver: Connections through time

  • 2020

    Movie Review: Borat as Trickster of our Time

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    2020

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

  • 2020

    Peninsula College Library celebrates National Poetry Month

  • 2020

    Enjoying the Port Townsend Film Festival from Home

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    2020

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

  • 2020

    What’s for Quarantine Dinner

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    2020

    International Students Recruitment Rebounds

  • 2020

    Award-Winning Poet Tess Gallagher

  • 2020

    Ex-Buccaneer Sports Editor and Mariners’ Baseball Information Manager Ryan Hueter Interviewed on Todd Ortloff Show

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    2020

    The Buccaneer Wednesday February 9, 2020

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Young Thespians Take the Big Stage in the Little Theater

  • 2020

    Buccaneer Newspaper Students Recipients of Multiple Awards

  • 2020

    Journalism Under Attack

2019
  • 2019

    U.S. Senator Patty Murray and FCC Commissioner research ‘Twilight Central’ for broadband

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    2019

    Elwha rescue brings new revelation

  • 2019

    First Nations Club revived

  • 2019

    How I feel about guns as an intl’ student

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    2019

    Soccer season unity, losing together, winning together

  • 2019

    Snow storm impacts Medical Assisting Info Session

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    2019

    Buc staff on suicide and what helps in times of crisis

  • 2019

    Player returns after terrorist attack

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: Favorite Movie Reviews

  • 2019

    Zombies

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    2019

    Blacklight Dodgeball (Pirate Pete Week)

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    2019

    Financial aid director

  • 2019

    Food Pantry close to launch for hungry and poor students

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    2019

    White reclaims the court following injury

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    2019

    Moore’s journey

  • 2019

    Win for basketball scrimmage

  • 2019

    Reliable: The Press holds value

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    2019

    Abortion bill brings opportunities

  • 2019

    Dorms’ Airbnb set for summer and beyond

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    2019

    ‘I Am Here To Testify, Again’ – Studium Generale

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    2019

    Writer in Residence Joe Sacco: Graphic Novelist – Author of ‘The Great War’ and ‘Palestine’

  • 2019

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

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    2019

    Rollman’s reinstatement brings bright future to the court

  • 2019

    St. Petersburg Ensemble encore thrills Port Angeles

  • 2019

    Backyard Olympics and Spring Bash loosens students’ stress

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    2019

    The Pirate Food Pantry opens

  • 2019

    Yolanda Machado is welcomed to PC

  • 2019

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    2019

    Award-winning writer reads new poetry based in Pacific Northwest

  • 2019

    Relatable movie for everyone: ‘Abominable’

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    2019

    Ennis Creek clean up

  • 2019

    Sound Publishing weighs bringing press back to Port Angeles

  • 2019

    New Medical Office Assisting Program begins fall

  • 2019

    Captains set sail for Division One schools

  • 2019

    ‘Fashionistas’ narcissist looks into the pool

  • 2019

    Peninsula College suffers an $800,000 deficit

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    2019

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

  • 2019

    Magician tears the stage

  • 2019

    Washington State Supreme Court Justices Deliberate in Port Townsend City Hall

  • 2019

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

  • 2019

    Writer in Residence Joe Sacco Interview Pt3

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    2019

    Esports team getting set for next quarter

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    2019

    Oliveira organizes 5 on 5 tournament

  • 2019

    Joe Sacco Interview Pt 2

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: Netflix series to binge

  • 2019

    International student population halved in the last three years

  • 2019

    Community shows up for MLK Jr and Hope Memorial

  • 2019

    Peninsula College takes on equity and inclusion

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    2019

    Campus Voices: What do you consider an engaging teaching style?

  • 2019

    Fall ’19 Staff photo

2018
  • 2018

    National School Walkout: a quiet morning on the hill

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    2018

    Council support student representation

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Teatro Milagro ‘bi-mazing’

  • 2018

    Castro Luna speaks up for the forgotten

  • 2018

    A story like mine:’ abuse too familiar

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    2018

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

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    2018

    Campus heads brainstorm expansion

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    2018

    Cultures unite through music and dance

  • 2018

    ‘Strength through unity’

  • 2018

    Chew, swallow, chew, swallow

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    2018

    Athletic awards received by students and staff

  • 2018

    Talent goes for gold

  • 2018

    Inflatable Joust Tournament

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Everything from sleeping bags to school supplies

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    2018

    Asian problems part II: Education and economics

  • 2018

    New Voices Act prohibits censorship of students

  • 2018

    Fundraiser aids team

  • 2018

    Reefer madness

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    2018

    70 scholarships worth more than $100,000

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Associated Student Council for 2018-19 selected

  • 2018

    Underdogs over-achieve

  • 2018

    Pete’s Week: history & recap

  • 2018

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

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Activist bears witness

  • 2018

    Lion’s Park ‘Hope’ Sequoia tree on trial

  • 2018

    Pirates begin league play with mixed results

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    2018

    Over the mountains & though the woods

  • 2018

    Winter Village icy-hot new thing in town

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    2018

    US Congressman talked student finance and more in Little Theater

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    2018

    In response to earthquake emergency planning.

  • 2018

    ‘We don’t go home to families, we depend on each other’

  • 2018

    Finding freedom behind bars

  • 2018

    Shedding light on the soccer field

  • 2018

    Port Townsend welcomes annual film fest

  • 2018

    ‘I Am Not Your Negro’: an American story

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    2018

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

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    2018

    Enrollment falling: new programs considered

  • 2018

    The student government is no longer elected: Why?

  • 2018

    Women caged, filled with rage

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    2018

    Washington bill to “bag” the plastic issue

  • 2018

    Now drivers and pedestrians can tell when hell freezes over

  • 2018

    DSHS program trains pros

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Welles rises from the grave, curb-stomps Hollywood

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    2018

    ‘Having friends is the only way to get through college’

  • 2018

    Are judgemental fans satisfied?

2017
  • 2017

    Classes cancelled due to winter storm

  • 2017

    Estate Sale

  • 2017

    News ASC representatives selected

  • 2017

    Hop, skip and a sail away

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opens to nursing students

  • 2017

    Player profile – Sophomore forward Jenise McKnight

  • 2017

    Trump rhetoric warming up cold wars

  • 2017

    Jalon McCullough

  • 2017

    Cami Butler

  • 2017

    It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt

  • 2017

    Playing footie in new cleats

  • 2017

    Fake news spreads like wildfire

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opening set for Spring in Spring’17

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Indictment of shock-value media

  • 2017

    Bat’s all, folks!

  • 2017

    ‘Sometimes science is more art than science’

  • 2017

    Pirate Pete Week

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Player profile – Sophomore guard Darrion Daniels

  • 2017

    Make porn private again

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    2017

    Downed enrollment forces Sequim campus closure

  • 2017

    One Nation, Forever Divided

  • 2017

    ‘We use your mind, not your back’

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Gym locker room restoration project in process, student housing to follow

  • 2017

    Get jazzy with it

  • 2017

    Three cheers for Brianna Reeves

  • 2017

    Dungeons & Dragons tournament in Keegan Hall

  • 2017

    Adventure near home – Cape Flattery

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    2017

    Campus Voices: What do you think of the Boy Scouts of America inviting girls to join their organization?

  • 2017

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

  • 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

    Fists rising in fall, a surprise encounter with Boston protest

  • 2017

    Athletes, coaches, department not jumping into controversy

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    2017

    Masters Degree at 23

  • 2017

    Some figures aren’t so big up close

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Men’s Soccer halts

  • 2017

    Despite loss, Lady Pirates still in first place

  • 2017

    Bittersweet justice

  • 2017

    Don’t say we don’t have talent!

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    2017

    Is it too much to ask?

  • 2017

    Hot ‘DAMN.’ wears blue in Bompton

  • 2017

    State’s regrets not to be repeated

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Coach of the Year Rodriguez leaves big cleats to fill

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    2017

    Student housing ready to break ground

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    2017

    Mental illness: a personal journey

  • 2017

    Author’s guidelines to Northwest Coast

2016
  • 2016

    ASC officers announced

  • 2016

    Sequim native takes reins of Nursing Program

  • 2016

    Campus Voices: What is your favorite Northwest icon?

  • 2016

    The tragedy of James Foley & John Cantlie

  • 2016

    Trustee of the year named

  • 2016

    Anderson’s recruiting strategy still working as Pirate women restock

  • 2016

    Pirate Casino Night fundraiser a resounding success

  • 2016

    Honor’s Capstone projects

  • 2016

    Red hot Raku

  • 2016

    Run for your lives; Zombies invade campus; ASC presents: ‘The Running Dead’

  • 2016

    Allied Health and Early Childhood Education Center

  • 2016

    Journalism students’ Olympian journey

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Pirate women reach semi-finals

  • 2016

    EMT students crash the frontline of crisis

  • 2016

    Halloween dance budget

  • 2016

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

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    2016

  • 2016

    PUB Gallery of Art features Northwest artist

  • 2016

    An analysis of the 2016 election results President-elect Trump on the horizon

  • 2016

    ‘Failo 5’: Hunt for the story

  • 2016

    Flags of Nations Ceremony

  • 2016

    Visiting elders wrap up with closing ceremony

  • 2016

    Star Wars sequel shatters expectations, yet leaves much to be expected

  • 2016

    Raising awareness about sexual assault

  • 2016

    Fun Run: Crab Fest

  • 2016

    Sequim actor building star power in Hollywood

  • 2016

    Benefits for student email

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    2016

    Celebrating the recovery of P.C. alum Christian Manzanza, survivor of Belgian terrorist attack.

  • 2016

    ESPRIT adresses gender-neutrality on campus

  • 2016

    Lady Pirates stifle Everett with potent defense

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    ‘Purple Heart’ parking pushes Peninsula to preeminence

  • 2016

    Janet Lucas brings Neil Simon’s story to life

  • 2016

    Students celebrate cultural diversity in PUB

  • 2016

    Math wiz bridges learning gap with innovative methods

  • 2016

    Grand opening of Port Townsend campus

  • 2016

    Students make long journey to Denver and back for drama competition

  • 2016

    ASL events slated on campus

  • 2016

    Dare to be different; NW eccentrics

  • 2016

    Pirate women back in the championship game

  • 2016

    Campus Stars and Stripes are honored, retired and replaced

  • 2016

    Comedy Club sets the stage

  • 2016

    Actors shed light on dark subject, put a stop to human trafficking

  • 2016

    Webcam perched on Keegan Hall rooftop live streaming construction of Allied Health

  • 2016

    Will seven samurai save the village?

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    New Voices Act champions freedom of speech at Washington State Legislature

  • 2016

    Sponsorship bears educational fruit

  • 2016

    Trekking the Dungeness

2015
  • 2015

    Port Angeles welcomes all genders to Esprit Week

  • 2015

    Campus safe but situational awareness encouraged

  • 2015

    All Academic Team Selected

  • 2015

    Rumble in the Rainforest, tremors on the field

  • 2015

    UW joins PC with longhouse on campus

  • 2015

    Pirate women’s basketball bounces competition

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    New Vice President of Instruction Candidates scheduled for sojourns at PC

  • 2015

    Elwha River researchers return to PC campus for bi-yearly restoration update

  • 2015

    Makah slam poet returns from abroad

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    ASC elects new officers for 2015-2016

  • 2015

    Allied Health Building Moving Forward

  • 2015

    Internet status: it’s complicated

  • 2015

    April Watkins is first 2015 honors graduate

  • 2015

    Growing terror surrounds Mali citizens

  • 2015

    Writers in Residence comes full circle

  • 2015

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

  • 2015

    Washington State TRIO celebrates anniversary on campus

  • 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

  • Photo by Jasin Boland
    2015

    ‘San Andreas’ brings destruction, but shows its faults

  • 2015

    Boogie-woogie all the way

  • 2015

    Port Angeles City Council to decide on water fluoridation after nonbinding user survey

  • 2015

    Forest Storytelling Captivates Campus

  • 2015

    Something for everyone at PTFF

  • 2015

    DamNation good film and call to action

  • 2015

    Pirate men drown Dolphies with dastardly defence

  • 2015

    Students connect, get creative ahead of finals

  • 2015

    Student cast garners recognition

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Men’s basketball team pursues local talent

  • 2015

    ‘Come Hell or High Water: The Battle for Turkey Creek’

  • 2015

    Health Fair on its way

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Transportation fee to be decided June 11

  • 2015

    Dixon dazzles Dunk Contest with gravity-defying slam

  • 2015

    Men’s basketball finds strength in unity

  • 2015

    PC alumna helps children at Olympic Medical Center

  • 2015

    New budget has key differences

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Anderson and Pirate women restock with star talent

  • 2015

    Men claim third at NWAC

  • 2015

    Shakespeare shakes campus

  • 2015

    Leonard Nimoy dead at 83

  • 2015

    Prius leaves Hummer in the dust

  • 2015

    Celebrating Building 202

  • 2015

    Elwha restoration project: Seeking volunteers

  • 2015

    Pirates unleash offensive explosion

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Reactions to Pasco shooting

  • 2015

    Pirate women swashbuckle into history at NWAC

  • 2015

    Lady Pirates silence shoreline; notch 12th shutout

  • 2015

    Oil rig finds safe haven as Earth Week flies by – PC celebrates Earth Week, the highlights

  • 2015

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

  • 2015

    Getting to know PTFF

  • 2015

    CAMPUS VOICES – What do you think about security cameras on campus and why?

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