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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

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

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, […]

2020

COVID-19 update

March 7, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 update

By The Buccaneer staff March 19, 10 a.m. The first COVID-19 case was confirmed at Clallam County yesterday, according to the county. One-twenty individuals have tested so far; one tested positive and 42 tested negative, […]

2020

Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

January 4, 2021 Comments Off on Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

It’s that time again! Tidepools, Peninsula College’s own Literary, Art, and Music Magazine, is seeking submissions. Entries for students are free and the deadline is January 15th, 2021. For more information, visit their website: TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE SEEKING […]

2020

TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

March 15, 2021 Comments Off on TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

PORT ANGELES, WA. – Tidepools Magazine is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 art and writing contest.  Thank you to all who were fearless enough to contribute your creative works. We received so many quality […]

2020

Young Thespians Take the Big Stage in the Little Theater

March 7, 2020 Comments Off on Young Thespians Take the Big Stage in the Little Theater

                  Story and photos by Emily Matthiessen Five Acre students will be performing the play, “Maria Marevna” in Peninsula College’s Little Theater on March 26 and 27 […]

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2020

Destroying Community College Stigma

March 7, 2020 Comments Off on Destroying Community College Stigma

By Halle Nottage  “You’re going to a Junior College?,” a close friend condescendingly asked me, “like a community college?”. The look on her face was one of doubt and humor, and there was a touch […]

2020
  • 2020

    What’s for Quarantine Dinner

  • 2020

    Writer in Residence – David Guterson

  • 2020

    Status of Peninsula College Library

  • 2020

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

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    2020

    COVID-2019 is not the only fatal disease spreading

  • 2020

    Journalism Under Attack

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    2020

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

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    2020

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

  • 2020

    Movie Review: Borat as Trickster of our Time

  • 2020

    Makah Whaling Decision Imminent

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    2020

    Wednesday Jan 20,2020 The Buc

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    2020

    ESports seeks creating a casual club

  • 2020

    Peninsula College Library celebrates National Poetry Month

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    2020

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

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    COVID-19 update

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    2020

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

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Attack of the comedian

  • 2020

    Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

  • 2020

    The Buc goes online for Spring Quarter

  • 2020

    Last Day to Vote in the 2020 Election!

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    “The Outside Story” Review

  • 2020

    Deborah Espinosa Speaks About Effecting Legal Change for Convicts

  • 2020

    Enjoying the Port Townsend Film Festival from Home

  • 2020

    Coop Life

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    2020

    The Buccaneer Wednesday February 9, 2020

  • 2020

    Sequim: Nash’s Farm Stand

  • 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

    Fresh start boosts Pirates spirit

  • 2020

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

  • 2020

    Diablo Lake, North Cascades, Wash. State

  • 2020

    Josh Wilson of the deli delivered educational materials

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    2020

    NWAC basketball tournament suspended

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    2020

    International Students Recruitment Rebounds

  • 2020

    Webster Scholarship

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    2020

    Women sign letters of intent

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    2020

  • 2020

    Interview with Andrea Motyka

  • 2020

    TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

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    2020

    Fruitvale Station – Living While Black

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    2020

    Podcast adds another way of storytelling

  • 2020

    The ASC Candidate Forum Q&A

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    2020

    Destroying Community College Stigma

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    2020

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

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    2020

    Drama Department Spring Update

  • 2020

    Buccaneer Newspaper Students Recipients of Multiple Awards

  • 2020

    Scholarship applications due extended to May 17

2019
  • 2019

    Annual Women’s Wave arrives in Port Townsend

  • 2019

    Community shows up for MLK Jr and Hope Memorial

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: New Year’s Resolutions 2019

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    2019

    Immigrant students are safe at PC

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    2019

    Financial aid director

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    2019

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

  • 2019

    Win for basketball scrimmage

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    2019

    Stem Club

  • 2019

    International student population halved in the last three years

  • 2019

    Honors Symposium fascinates Pirates

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    2019

    Dorm managers respond to tenants’ complaints

  • 2019

    Chalk Expression

  • 2019

    Food Pantry close to launch for hungry and poor students

  • 2019

    Rumble In the Rainforest – April 27

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    2019

    Ennis Creek clean up

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    2019

    Abortion bill brings opportunities

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    2019

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

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    2019

    Elwha rescue brings new revelation

  • 2019

    Habitat for Humanity collaborates with college summer home building class

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    2019

    Selfishness has created Climate HELL

  • 2019

    International PC graduate and Buc alumna checks in

  • 2019

    How I feel about guns as an intl’ student

  • 2019

    Coach’s gamble brings Moore from ‘Sin City’

  • 2019

    Snow storm impacts Medical Assisting Info Session

  • 2019

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    2019

    Pirate Picks: Favorite Movie Reviews

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    2019

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

  • 2019

    Release The Kraken

  • 2019

    Relatable movie for everyone: ‘Abominable’

  • 2019

    Dorms’ Airbnb set for summer and beyond

  • 2019

    Yolanda Machado is welcomed to PC

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    2019

    Buc staff on suicide and what helps in times of crisis

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    2019

    Campus Voices: What did you do during the blackout?

  • 2019

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

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    2019

    Moore’s journey

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    2019

    Pirate men win NWAC Championship

  • 2019

  • 2019

    Campus Voices: Do you think the snow is an indicator of climate change?

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    2019

    Eating contest with music (Pirate Pete Week)

  • 2019

    Carbon Pirate wins third place

  • 2019

    Reliable: The Press holds value

  • 2019

    It was good, definitely not cheap

  • 2019

    2019-20 ASC leaders selected

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    2019

    Government shutdown Halts Olympic National Park Recreation & paychecks

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    2019

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

  • 2019

    Backyard Olympics and Spring Bash loosens students’ stress

  • 2019

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

  • 2019

    Campus Life

  • 2019

    Zombies

  • 2019

    New Medical Office Assisting Program begins fall

2018
  • 2018

    Pete’s Week: history & recap

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Pirates begin league play with mixed results

  • 2018

    Free education spurs debate

  • 2018

    Welles rises from the grave, curb-stomps Hollywood

  • 2018

    ‘I Am Not Your Negro’: an American story

  • 2018

    Reefer madness

  • 2018

    ‘Strength through unity’

  • 2018

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

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Chew, swallow, chew, swallow

  • 2018

    Fundraiser aids team

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    2018

    Council support student representation

  • 2018

    Your hood may determine your future

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    2018

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

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    2018

    In response to earthquake emergency planning.

  • 2018

    Shedding light on the soccer field

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    2018

    Cultures unite through music and dance

  • 2018

    Women caged, filled with rage

  • 2018

    Now drivers and pedestrians can tell when hell freezes over

  • 2018

    Castro Luna speaks up for the forgotten

  • 2018

    New Voices Act prohibits censorship of students

  • 2018

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    2018

    Ugly sweater weather

  • 2018

    Activist bears witness

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Talent goes for gold

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    2018

    Asian problems part II: Education and economics

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    2018

    US Congressman talked student finance and more in Little Theater

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    2018

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

  • 2018

    Are judgemental fans satisfied?

  • 2018

    Student housing on track for fall opening

  • 2018

    Everything from sleeping bags to school supplies

  • 2018

    The student government is no longer elected: Why?

  • 2018

    Hate crime leaves silence

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    2018

    Athletic awards received by students and staff

  • 2018

    Lion’s Park ‘Hope’ Sequoia tree on trial

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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

    Enrollment falling: new programs considered

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    2018

    70 scholarships worth more than $100,000

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    2018

    Washington bill to “bag” the plastic issue

  • 2018

    National School Walkout: a quiet morning on the hill

  • 2018

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

  • 2018

    Inflatable Joust Tournament

  • 2018

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

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    2018

    Racing against time! Puzzle solving with a twist

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    2018

    Campus heads brainstorm expansion

  • 2018

    A story like mine:’ abuse too familiar

  • 2018

    Underdogs over-achieve

  • 2018

    Winter Village icy-hot new thing in town

2017
  • 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

    Men’s Soccer halts

  • 2017

    State’s regrets not to be repeated

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    ‘Bop to the Top’ with PC Dance Club

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opens to nursing students

  • 2017

    Indictment of shock-value media

  • 2017

    Allied Health building opening set for Spring in Spring’17

  • 2017

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

  • 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

    Playing footie in new cleats

  • 2017

    Adventure near home – Cape Flattery

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt

  • 2017

    Make porn private again

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    2017

    Masters Degree at 23

  • 2017

    Campus Voices – What repercussions do you think we might face in lieu of President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily halting immigration from seven Muslin-majority countries as well as closing borders indefinitely?

  • 2017

    Trump rhetoric warming up cold wars

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Coach of the Year Rodriguez leaves big cleats to fill

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    2017

    ‘Upward Bound’

  • 2017

    Pirate Pete Week

  • 2017

    Bat’s all, folks!

  • 2017

    Bittersweet justice

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    2017

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

  • 2017

    ‘To be among the whales is something I’ll never forget’

  • 2017

    Get jazzy with it

  • 2017

    News ASC representatives selected

  • 2017

    Player profile – Sophomore forward Jenise McKnight

  • 2017

    ‘Let it never happen again’ – Studium Generale

  • 2017

    Hop, skip and a sail away

  • 2017

    Jalon McCullough

  • 2017

    Hot ‘DAMN.’ wears blue in Bompton

  • 2017

    ‘Sometimes science is more art than science’

  • 2017

    Author’s guidelines to Northwest Coast

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    2017

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

  • 2017

    Lady Pirates come up short

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    2017

    Student housing ready to break ground

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    Student housing moving forward

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    2017

    Mental illness: a personal journey

  • 2017

    King’s Cult Classic Kills

  • 2017

    Dungeons & Dragons tournament in Keegan Hall

  • 2017

    Pirates win again

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

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

  • 2017

    15th annual Dance for Toys

2016
  • 2016

    Pirate Women rout Whatcom, Everett

  • 2016

    Lady Pirates team proves its passion

  • 2016

    Singer-songwriter shines at Juan De Fuca Fest

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Smartest student swoops scholarly star status

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Honors: Captstone catches college’s eye

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Buck finding niche as instructional VP

  • 2016

    Can I get some dip with that salsa?

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    2016

  • 2016

    Level 3 sex offender enrolled at Peninsula

  • 2016

    Mankiller film illustrates power of persistence

  • 2016

    Math wiz bridges learning gap with innovative methods

  • 2016

    Funding cuts impact budget

  • 2016

    Will seven samurai save the village?

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    2016

  • 2016

    ASL events slated on campus

  • 2016

    Men’s socccer smited by Tacoma Titans

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    2016

    ‘Find Your Voice’ play submissions

  • 2016

    Trustee of the year named

  • 2016

    Campus Stars and Stripes are honored, retired and replaced

  • 2016

    Pirate women back in the championship game

  • 2016

    Janet Lucas brings Neil Simon’s story to life

  • 2016

    ‘Purple Heart’ parking pushes Peninsula to preeminence

  • 2016

    Benefits for student email

  • 2016

    Freeman snags top rebounder

  • 2016

    Richards places 8th

  • 2016

    Honor’s Capstone projects

  • 2016

    Lady Pirates stifle Everett with potent defense

  • 2016

    Whores plunder booty

  • 2016

    Trekking the Dungeness

  • 2016

    ‘Failo 5’: Hunt for the story

  • 2016

    Campus Voices: What is your favorite Northwest icon?

  • 2016

    Spring Bash is a smash

  • 2016

    American apathy and legislative liability

  • 2016

    Flags of Nations Ceremony

  • 2016

    Top six Buccaneer Stories of the decade

  • 2016

    LGBT forum scheduled

  • 2016

    Students subjected to religious harrassment

  • 2016

    The Bookaneer: ‘The Truth is out there’

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

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

  • 2016

    Journalism students’ Olympian journey

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    2016

    Annual Pirate Pete Week Preview

  • 2016

    New Voices Act champions freedom of speech at Washington State Legislature

  • 2016

    Comics by Annie Robertson

  • 2016

    College students put under the spell of hypnotist Stubbs

  • 2016

    Mean Halloween scene ‘16

2015
  • 2015

    Makah slam poet returns from abroad

  • 2015

    Reviving olde tales of wisdom

  • 2015

    Building something out of nothing

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

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

  • 2015

    Something for everyone at PTFF

  • 2015

    Internet status: it’s complicated

  • 2015

    Lady Pirates conquer Cardinals in double overtime

  • 2015

    Writers in Residence comes full circle

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    VPI search to continue

  • 2015

    Hybrid cars rejuvenate at PC Automotive Department

  • 2015

    Leonard Nimoy dead at 83

  • 2015

    Pirate Golf Tourney takes lift, boosts athletic funding

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    2015

    ‘San Andreas’ brings destruction, but shows its faults

  • 2015

    Capital under scrutiny of watchful eyes

  • 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

    Letter to the Editor – Crystal Tack, ND, LAc: Let’s put an end to fluoridation in Port Angeles – Oct. 13, 2015

  • 2015

    Beauty runs deep in Princess Angeline

  • 2015

    Celebrating Building 202

  • 2015

    New budget has key differences

  • 2015

    of Montreal presents: ‘Aureate Gloom’

  • 2015

    Lady Pirates silence shoreline; notch 12th shutout

  • 2015

    In memory of Peninsula College student Catherine Montantes

  • 2015

    Student cast garners recognition

  • 2015

    Pirate women’s basketball bounces competition

  • 2015

    Pirate men drown Dolphies with dastardly defence

  • 2015

    Dixon dazzles Dunk Contest with gravity-defying slam

  • 2015

    Shakespeare shakes campus

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Freeman and co. reload with reinforcements

  • 2015

    Washington State TRIO celebrates anniversary on campus

  • 2015

    UW joins PC with longhouse on campus

  • 2015

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

  • 2015

    A tale of two season for Lady Pirates

  • 2015

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

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Reactions to Pasco shooting

  • 2015

    Men claim third at NWAC

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    2015

    Women’s basketball looking to repeat

  • 2015

    Boogie-woogie all the way

  • 2015

    An inside perspective on Seattle May Day 2015

  • 2015

    The Interview

  • 2015

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

  • Buccaneer Online News
    2015

    Men’s basketball team pursues local talent

  • 2015

    A Tidepools 2015 Sneak Peek

  • 2015

    Pirates loot NWAC treasure chest

  • 2015

    Port Angeles welcomes all genders to Esprit Week

  • 2015

    Allied Health Building Moving Forward

  • 2015

    Bill Osmundson, DDS, MPH: Vote “No” Fluoridation – Oct. 10, 2015

  • 2015

    Pirate men thwart Warriors upset bid

  • 2015

    Growing terror surrounds Mali citizens

  • 2015

    Lipshutz & Lipshutz headed to PUB Gallery of Art

  • 2015

    Cybersecurity students stymie Cyber Defense Competition

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