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Eleanor Kleitsch

The proud mother of a cat and a dog, Eleanor Kleitsch was born and raised in Seattle with strong Norwegian roots. Drawn by wanderlust, she finds it hard to sit still and ends up traveling all across the world. From the sandy shores of Mexico, to the ruins of castles in Scotland and even the busy streets of Amsterdam, Eleanor finds that adventure and travel often occupies her mind more than anything else. Also an avid enjoyer of tabletop games, she has over 12 years of experience in playing games such as Dungeons And Dragons, and Magic: The Gathering, having spent time as a camp counselor in New Hampshire so she could teach kids how to play the games she loves. Now, Eleanor seeks to share her love of stories with everyone else by writing articles for the Highline’s Thunderword, hoping that her stories can change the lives of people just like so many stories have changed her own.

Eleanor Kleitsch's Recent Posts:

X’s (formerly Twitter) removal of the block button might change social media forever

For almost 16 years, Twitter stood as one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, but in October of 2022, a certain tech billionaire bought the platform and changed it forever.

Elon Musk needs little introduction in today’s day and age. CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and cofounder of PayPal and Neurolink, Musk is seen by many as a pioneer in the tech industry.

Magic is gathering in Las Vegas for MagicCon 2024

Las Vegas, also known as Sin City, is popular for being the biggest place in America to host adult entertainment and gambling, but this year, it was also the host of the biggest trading card game and its convention Magic: The Gathering!

Created by game designer and mathematician Richard Garfield, Magic: The Gathering (or MTG for short) has become one of the most popular card games ever since its initial release in 1993 and has enjoyed immense popularity since then.

Iron Maiden’s “The Future Past” tour is hopefully not their last

Having been around since 1975, Iron Maiden, possibly the most popular English Heavy Metal band in the world, has been on countless world tours since its inception and has enjoyed overwhelming popularity and success. 

Iron Maiden performed at the Tacoma Dome this past week, bringing in entire families, stretching across generations, and carrying on their commitment to bringing music and shows to the world. They continue on their “Future Past” tour across North America and Canada.

With clubs offering over a dozen opportunities for students, it’s impossible to be bored on Highline campus [PART 2]

Highline offers numerous avenues to get involved on campus, but there may be no better way to make new friends and bond with others over shared interests than by joining a club. Whether you like sports, reading, games, or anime, the college’s vast number of clubs definitely has something you might enjoy.

Last week, the Thunderword covered only a portion of the opportunities for involvement on campus. Whether you like to move, converse, or curl up with a book, here are some more clubs we’d like to highlight.

With clubs offering over a dozen opportunities for students, it’s impossible to be bored on Highline's campus [PART 1]

Highline offers numerous avenues to get involved on campus, but there may be no better way to make new friends and bond with others over shared interests than by joining a club. Whether you like sports, reading, games, or anime, the college’s vast number of clubs definitely has something you might enjoy.

Do you find yourself wandering around campus after class with a lot of free time, looking to make more friends? Then all you have to do is head right into Building 8 and find out what club might be the best fit for you.

Before Thunderbirds soar they explore the bookstore

The Highline College Bookstore, located on the top floor of Building 8, is a one-stop shop for supplies, merchandise, on-the-go snacks, and of course, books for all of your classes.

Entering the Student Union building one of the first things you’ll notice is the large sign that draws your attention to the Highline College Bookstore, where students are coming in and out with supplies or merchandise that they need for classes or personal use.