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Sophomores rumble off into the sunset

April 28, 2016 PC Buccaneer Online Editor Comments Off on Sophomores rumble off into the sunset

By Eric Trent It was a final farewell for sophomores and a proving ground for returning fresh- men at the 2016 Rumble in the Rainforest on Saturday, April 23 at Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. […]

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Articles from 2020

2020

“The Outside Story” Review

November 25, 2020 Comments Off on “The Outside Story” Review

By Emily Matthiessen Another film my family was able to watch in the Port Townsend Film Festival https://www.ptfilmfest.com/Festivals/Virtual-Festival.html : “The Outside Story” (2020), directed by Casimir Nozkowski, is a gentle tale about a voluntarily housebound […]

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2020

ESports seeks creating a casual club

March 7, 2020 Comments Off on ESports seeks creating a casual club

Column by Mike Roggenbuck  The Peninsula College Esports Club has found new life. Those interested in joining the Peninsula College Esports Club should reach out to Coach Charlie Morrow or Mike Roggenbuck to receive an […]

2020

What’s for Quarantine Dinner

May 2, 2020 Comments Off on What’s for Quarantine Dinner

By Jamila Lopez  Any other weekday morning would be a scurry to get ready for work and school. These days, the pajama parties last until noon. Parents are seen more in their yards playing with their […]

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2020

The Buccaneer Wednesday February 9, 2020

February 9, 2020 Comments Off on The Buccaneer Wednesday February 9, 2020

Go-live date for the new ctcLink delayed to till May By Sake Kambi  Although it was planned that ctcLink launches March 9 for the third deployment group, due to State Board’s inability in providing adequate […]

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

The Buc goes online for Spring Quarter

May 2, 2020 Comments Off on The Buc goes online for Spring Quarter

By Emily Matthiessen The Buccaneer, Peninsula College’s own student-run newspaper, is completely digital this quarter! Saving trees! Providing vital info to the community and the world!

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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
  • 2020

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

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    2020

    Women sign letters of intent

  • 2020

    Last Day to Vote in the 2020 Election!

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    2020

    Podcast adds another way of storytelling

  • 2020

    Weaver: Connections through time

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    2020

    Drama Department Spring Update

  • 2020

    Buccaneer Newspaper Students Recipients of Multiple Awards

  • 2020

    Writer in Residence – David Guterson

  • 2020

    Diablo Lake, North Cascades, Wash. State

  • 2020

    Josh Wilson of the deli delivered educational materials

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    2020

    Wednesday Jan 20,2020 The Buc

  • 2020

    What’s for Quarantine Dinner

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    2020

    Fruitvale Station – Living While Black

  • 2020

    The ASC Candidate Forum Q&A

  • 2020

    Coop Life

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    2020

    ESports seeks creating a casual club

  • 2020

    Journalism Under Attack

  • 2020

    “The Outside Story” Review

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    2020

    The Buccaneer Wednesday February 9, 2020

  • 2020

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

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    2020

    Fresh start boosts Pirates spirit

  • 2020

    Webster Scholarship

  • 2020

    Status of Peninsula College Library

  • 2020

    Peninsula College Library celebrates National Poetry Month

  • 2020

    Enjoying the Port Townsend Film Festival from Home

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

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

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    2020

    NWAC basketball tournament suspended

  • 2020

    The Buc goes online for Spring Quarter

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Attack of the comedian

  • 2020

    Scholarship applications due extended to May 17

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Port Angeles Food Bank remains open

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    2020

  • 2020

    Makah Whaling Decision Imminent

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    2020

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

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    2020

    COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading

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    2020

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

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    2020

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

  • 2020

    Sequim: Nash’s Farm Stand

  • 2020

    Interview with Andrea Motyka

  • 2020

    COVID-19 update

  • 2020

    Young Thespians Take the Big Stage in the Little Theater

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    2020

    Lady Pirates on their way to success !

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    2020

    Destroying Community College Stigma

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    2020

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

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    2020

    International Students Recruitment Rebounds

  • 2020

    Movie Review: Borat as Trickster of our Time

  • 2020

    Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

2019
  • 2019

    ‘Snowmageddon’ hits the Peninsula

  • 2019

    Honors Symposium fascinates Pirates

  • 2019

    Magician tears the stage

  • 2019

    Washington State Supreme Court Justices Deliberate in Port Townsend City Hall

  • 2019

    ‘Fashionistas’ narcissist looks into the pool

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: Favorite Movie Reviews

  • 2019

    Balls of Fury in the PUB

  • 2019

    2018-19 PC Athletes of the Year announced

  • 2019

    Fall ’19 Staff photo

  • 2019

    It’s the most magical time of the year!

  • 2019

    Relatable movie for everyone: ‘Abominable’

  • 2019

    Joe Sacco Interview Pt 2

  • 2019

    Win for basketball scrimmage

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    2019

    Campus Voices: In light of the Sequim gun theft, do you feel safe?

  • 2019

    It was good, definitely not cheap

  • 2019

    Peninsula College takes on equity and inclusion

  • 2019

    Backyard Olympics and Spring Bash loosens students’ stress

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    2019

    Dorm managers respond to tenants’ complaints

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    2019

    Buc staff on suicide and what helps in times of crisis

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    2019

    Immigrant students are safe at PC

  • 2019

    Writer in Residence Joe Sacco Interview Pt3

  • 2019

    2019-20 ASC leaders selected

  • 2019

    Community shows up for MLK Jr and Hope Memorial

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    2019

    Esports team getting set for next quarter

  • 2019

    Coach’s gamble brings Moore from ‘Sin City’

  • 2019

    Yolanda Machado is welcomed to PC

  • 2019

    Why your friends and neighbors are dying: A widespread epidemic that claims more and more lives every year

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    2019

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

  • 2019

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    2019

    A movie you can’t avoid seeing: ‘Birdbox’

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    2019

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

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    2019

    Financial aid director

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    2019

    Rollman’s reinstatement brings bright future to the court

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    2019

    Blacklight Dodgeball (Pirate Pete Week)

  • 2019

    Habitat for Humanity collaborates with college summer home building class

  • 2019

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

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    2019

    White reclaims the court following injury

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    2019

    Developmental soccer brings new opportunities to local youth

  • 2019

    FASHIONISTA’s: The show goes on

  • 2019

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    2019

    The Pirate Food Pantry opens

  • 2019

    International PC graduate and Buc alumna checks in

  • 2019

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

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    2019

    Abortion bill brings opportunities

  • 2019

    Food Pantry close to launch for hungry and poor students

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    2019

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

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    2019

    Eating contest with music (Pirate Pete Week)

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: New Year’s Resolutions 2019

  • 2019

    Snow storm impacts Medical Assisting Info Session

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    2019

    Ennis Creek clean up

2018
  • 2018

    New Voices Act prohibits censorship of students

  • 2018

    Pirates begin league play with mixed results

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    2018

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

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    2018

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

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    2018

    Athletic awards received by students and staff

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    2018

    Over the mountains & though the woods

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Underdogs over-achieve

  • 2018

    Associated Student Council for 2018-19 selected

  • 2018

    ‘Strength through unity’

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    2018

    Asian problems part II: Education and economics

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Shedding light on the soccer field

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Your hood may determine your future

  • 2018

    Hate crime leaves silence

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    2018

    70 scholarships worth more than $100,000

  • 2018

    ‘I Am Not Your Negro’: an American story

  • 2018

    Finding freedom behind bars

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    2018

    Council support student representation

  • 2018

    Winter Village icy-hot new thing in town

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    2018

    Campus heads brainstorm expansion

  • 2018

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

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Student housing on track for fall opening

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Chew, swallow, chew, swallow

  • 2018

    Lion’s Park ‘Hope’ Sequoia tree on trial

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Everything from sleeping bags to school supplies

  • 2018

    Castro Luna speaks up for the forgotten

  • 2018

    Reefer madness

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    2018

    Washington bill to “bag” the plastic issue

  • 2018

    Are judgemental fans satisfied?

  • 2018

    Activist bears witness

  • 2018

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    A story like mine:’ abuse too familiar

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Inflatable Joust Tournament

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    2018

    US Congressman talked student finance and more in Little Theater

  • 2018

    Pete’s Week: history & recap

  • 2018

    Now drivers and pedestrians can tell when hell freezes over

  • 2018

    Fundraiser aids team

  • 2018

    DSHS program trains pros

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    2018

    Pirate Picks: Three skills

  • 2018

    Port Townsend welcomes annual film fest

  • 2018

    The student government is no longer elected: Why?

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    2018

    Racing against time! Puzzle solving with a twist

  • 2018

    National School Walkout: a quiet morning on the hill

2017
  • 2017

    Student scientists welcomed to the jungle

  • 2017

    ‘Sometimes science is more art than science’

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opens to nursing students

  • 2017

    Hop, skip and a sail away

  • 2017

    ‘Bop to the Top’ with PC Dance Club

  • 2017

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

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    2017

    Downed enrollment forces Sequim campus closure

  • 2017

    Get jazzy with it

  • 2017

    15th annual Dance for Toys

  • 2017

    Jalon McCullough

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    2017

    Is it too much to ask?

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    2017

    Student housing ready to break ground

  • 2017

    Make porn private again

  • 2017

    Hot ‘DAMN.’ wears blue in Bompton

  • 2017

    Pirate Women secure second place in NWAC

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    2017

    Mental illness: a personal journey

  • 2017

    Classes cancelled due to winter storm

  • 2017

    Estate Sale

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Don’t say we don’t have talent!

  • 2017

    It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt

  • 2017

    News ASC representatives selected

  • 2017

    Fake news spreads like wildfire

  • 2017

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

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    2017

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

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Cami Butler

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    2017

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

  • 2017

    Pirate Pete Week

  • 2017

    Player profile – Sophomore forward Jenise McKnight

  • 2017

    ‘Let it never happen again’ – Studium Generale

  • 2017

    Student housing moving forward

  • 2017

    Despite loss, Lady Pirates still in first place

  • 2017

    Fists rising in fall, a surprise encounter with Boston protest

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Bittersweet justice

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opening set for Spring in Spring’17

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    ‘This is my design’ – trust, obesssion, and violence

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Adventure near home – Cape Flattery

  • 2017

    Lady Pirates come up short

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    2017

    Masters Degree at 23

  • 2017

    One Nation, Forever Divided

  • 2017

    ‘I am one with the force, the force is with me’ – ‘Rogue One’ review

  • 2017

    Playing footie in new cleats

  • 2017

    Some figures aren’t so big up close

  • 2017

    State’s regrets not to be repeated

  • 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

    Pirates win again

2016
  • 2016

    Hiking Club comes to fruition

  • 2016

    PUB Gallery of Art features Northwest artist

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Can I get some dip with that salsa?

  • 2016

    Filharmonics sing for students

  • 2016

    Comedy Club sets the stage

  • 2016

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

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    2016

  • 2016

    Need a hangout spot?

  • 2016

    PUB set to be smacked with new table tennis court

  • 2016

    Men’s socccer smited by Tacoma Titans

  • 2016

    College students put under the spell of hypnotist Stubbs

  • 2016

    Sixth straight Final Four

  • 2016

    Sequim actor building star power in Hollywood

  • 2016

    Pirate women reach semi-finals

  • 2016

    Mankiller film illustrates power of persistence

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Fun Run: Crab Fest

  • 2016

    Reload, not a rebuild for men’s soccer

  • 2016

    Allied Health and Early Childhood Education Center

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Remember, there is no ‘I’ in ‘Team America’ – ‘Team America: World Police’ review

  • 2016

    ‘Purple Heart’ parking pushes Peninsula to preeminence

  • 2016

    Visiting elders wrap up with closing ceremony

  • 2016

    Human trafficking takes center stage

  • 2016

    ASL events slated on campus

  • 2016

    Freeman snags top rebounder

  • 2016

    What is Peninsula College’s role in state government?

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    The tragedy of James Foley & John Cantlie

  • 2016

    President pummels and parries Pirate Pete

  • 2016

    Campus Stars and Stripes are honored, retired and replaced

  • 2016

    ‘Empathy is the most important thing for a writer to have’ poet says

  • 2016

    Raising awareness about sexual assault

  • 2016

    Grand opening of Port Townsend campus

  • 2016

    Honor’s Capstone projects

  • 2016

    Funding cuts impact budget

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Whores plunder booty

  • 2016

    Top six Buccaneer Stories of the decade

  • 2016

    Anderson’s recruiting strategy still working as Pirate women restock

  • 2016

    First annual Pirate Daze delayed due to storm

  • 2016

    Singer-songwriter shines at Juan De Fuca Fest

  • 2016

    Lady Pirates stifle Everett with potent defense

  • 2016

    Sequim native takes reins of Nursing Program

  • 2016

    From Whaler to Pirate; Michels braves the open sea of academia

  • 2016

    ESPRIT adresses gender-neutrality on campus

  • 2016

    Janet Lucas brings Neil Simon’s story to life

  • 2016

    Imani Smith’s game-sealing steal.

  • 2016

    Cast your vote – Opinion/Editorial

2015
  • 2015

    UW joins PC with longhouse on campus

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    2015

    Women’s basketball looking to repeat

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Anderson and Pirate women restock with star talent

  • 2015

    Leonard Nimoy dead at 83

  • 2015

    Internet status: it’s complicated

  • 2015

    Capital under scrutiny of watchful eyes

  • 2015

    Writers in Residence comes full circle

  • 2015

    Pirates loot NWAC treasure chest

  • 2015

    Dixon dazzles Dunk Contest with gravity-defying slam

  • 2015

    Port Angeles catches Pirates’ zombie fever at PC Mud Run

  • 2015

    New budget has key differences

  • 2015

    Rodriguez takes lead of Pirate men

  • 2015

    In memory of Peninsula College student Catherine Montantes

  • 2015

    Candidates questioned for ASC

  • 2015

    CAMPUS VOICES – How would you feel about arming campus security and/or faculty to protect students in the case of an active shooter?

  • 2015

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

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Alumni after PC: Jason Trammell

  • 2015

    Pirate women swashbuckle into history at NWAC

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    On the record

  • 2015

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

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Transportation fee to be decided June 11

  • 2015

    Pirate men thwart Warriors upset bid

  • 2015

    Cybersecurity students stymie Cyber Defense Competition

  • 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?

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

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

  • 2015

    Student cast garners recognition

  • 2015

    Reviving olde tales of wisdom

  • 2015

    BulletProof Film Highlights Disabled Community

  • 2015

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

  • 2015

    Boogie-woogie all the way

  • 2015

    Hybrid cars rejuvenate at PC Automotive Department

  • 2015

    Rumble in the Rainforest, tremors on the field

  • 2015

    Port Angeles welcomes all genders to Esprit Week

  • 2015

    Vandals tag campus with graffiti

  • 2015

    Getting to know PTFF

  • 2015

    Celebrating Building 202

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

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

  • 2015

    Makah elder documents tribal life in Longhouse exhibition

  • 2015

    All Academic Team Selected

  • 2015

    PC alumna helps children at Olympic Medical Center

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

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

  • 2015

    April Watkins is first 2015 honors graduate

  • 2015

    Makah slam poet returns from abroad

  • 2015

    of Montreal presents: ‘Aureate Gloom’

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    VPI search to continue

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Men’s basketball team pursues local talent

  • 2015

    DamNation good film and call to action

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Dave Shargel

  • 2015

    Beauty runs deep in Princess Angeline

  • 2015

    An inside perspective on Seattle May Day 2015

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