The reasons behind the first Thanksgiving celebrated in America are quite different than the reasons why Thanksgiving is celebrated today.

Aside from giving thanks, much has changed for the holiday as the nation has evolved throughout the years.

Highline got good grades this Fall Quarter.

The college got generally positive reviews in a recent accreditation report. The seven-year accreditation process features visits by a team of evaluators from other colleges and universities, plus an extensive report created by Highline and submitted to the evaluators.

Highline still has no vice president for equity and inclusion. Three finalists interviewed last summer didn’t make the cut, and budget concerns have delayed beginning a new search, said Highline President Dr. John Mosby.

Former Assistant Director of Student Programs Fred Capestany has returned to teach at Highline after nearly 14 years away.

Capestany is back teaching in Highline’s bachelor of applied science in Youth Development program after leaving when he was working in student programs in 2006. While he was gone, he volunteered at Powerful Voices and also worked for Rainier Scholars prior to returning.

Gay or straight, male or female, and Emedi or Emedi? Tamasha Emedi says binary distinctions don’t always make sense.

Emedi spoke on “The Queering of Authenticity” via Zoom on Oct. 14, as part of the Highline’s 10th annual LGTBQIA Week.

The Public Speaking Center is available to support students for their communications needs, despite changes to how students receive that support, the center’s director said.

COVID-19 has altered how students typically get assistance from tutors at the Public Speaking Center. What used to be live, in-person sessions, have transitioned to the virtual setting students have experienced since Spring Quarter.