Next week, the Thunderword editors Mavrie Durham and Liv Lyons will appear on the Students Perspective on AI panel. The event takes place March 12 at 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Building 8, Mt. Skokomish conference room. 

“Are you curious about how Highline students are engaging with AI in their academic and personal lives? Join us for an insightful panel discussion where students share their firsthand experiences, perspectives, and aspirations related to AI,” the event description reads.

Fireside Bistro, the hit spot in Building 8 for all things warm and cozy to fresh and sweet, recently announced on their social media that they are hiring a barista for the spring quarter. 

This student position involves collaborating with other workers to prepare drinks and food, as well as maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for all Thunderbirds. The Bistro can easily become one of the busiest spots to eat on campus, so applicants should be comfortable in a quick-paced environment and should take on any task.

Starting the year, winter storm Blair blasted into the Midwest before heading east to the coast. In only a few days, the storm brought in 8-12 inches of snow and in most areas, ice, along with multiple power outages. Blair is the first coast-to-coast snowstorm of 2025, hitting Kansas City, Mo., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.

Highline’s TRiO program is hosting their “De-stress and Reconnection” event today (Dec. 5) from noon to 2 p.m. in the TRiO center on the first floor of Building 6.

Game tables, art stations, and lunch will be provided.

Highline is hosting the Associated Students of Highline College 2024 Legislative Breakfast in Building 8, inside the Mt. Constance/Olympus room, on Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

This event provides an opportunity for members of Highline’s community to voice their questions, concerns, or their encountered challenges directly to local members of Washington State’s legislative branch over breakfast.

Thanksgiving is coming up, which means the season of stuffing has arrived! Highline College has TWO Friendsgiving events happening this week: MESA Potluck and Highline Clubs Friendsgiving. 

This year on Oct. 31, a Halloween party called Witches’ Night Out will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.,  in Building 8 (first floor), for all members of the Highline community.

Various activities will be available for participation during the party, such as dances, games, cookie decorating, and tarot card readings.

Drag Bingo is being held tonight in the Student Union (Building 8) in the Mt. Townsend conference room, starting at 6 p.m. and hosted by Brandi Marxx from Tacoma. She promised an “unforgettable evening of Bingo, drag performances, and tunes.” 

Is your home cluttered with old paperwork or outdated electronics?

BECU Tukwila Financial Center is holding their bi-annual shred-it event this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and this could be the week that you clear out all of your clutter! 

The Oddities & Curiosity Expo featuring all things creepy is coming to the state of Washington and will be held at the Seattle Convention Center. The expo is open to visitors of all ages from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. 

This past week Israel has “defended” itself outside its borders by remotely detonating hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies used by militant group Hezbollah. The attack killed dozens and injured thousands more. 

The conflict has escalated since, with Israel carrying out air-strikes and raids within Lebanon. Hezbollah has continued their own assault into northern Israel. The fighting continues as Israel wages another conflict in the south.

Registration for summer and fall quarter is now open to all Highline Students. Summer quarter is shorter, more faced paced as it stretches over eight weeks as compared to fall classes, which last 11 weeks.

Summer begins June 24 and ends with exams being Aug. 14 and 15.

For students wanting to receive financial aid for the summer quarter, a separate form is required to be completed as it is processed differently than the typical academic year (fall-spring). Students must ensure they register for classes first and then fill out the Summer Aid Request Form.

Have any need for a living fossil, Japanese folk art, or home brew equipment? Check out the West Seattle Community garage sale. Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 there will be a total of 520 different vendors offering their wares from a transformer dining table (at 7031 13th SW), to a human hair wig (being sold at 1722 SW Cloverdale). 

Be sure to start right at 9 a.m. before all the good items are gone!

Is your home cluttered with old paperwork or outdated electronics? BECU Tukwila Financial Center is holding their bi-annual shred-it event this Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and this could be the week that you clear out all of your clutter!

The event (held at 12770 Gateway Drive in Tukwila) has been a hit the past few years with those who want to get rid of old tax paperwork, and their partnership with the Tukwila Food Bank and Northwest Center makes this effort a win-win.

Ah, Rome. The Eternal City, where every cobblestone tells a tale and every ruin whispers of ancient glory. Join me as we embark on a journey through the storied streets and timeless treasures of this legendary metropolis.

Our adventure begins in the mists of antiquity, where myth and history intertwine to tell the tale of Rome’s fabled origins. According to legend, the city was founded by Romulus and Remus, twin brothers who went on to establish a settlement on the banks of the Tiber River in 753 B.C.

Ah, dentistry, the art of making sure your pearly whites stay white… or at least not terrifyingly yellow. Believe it or not, folks, we’ve been obsessed with our chompers since the dawn of time. Picture it: 7000 B.C. You’ve got cavemen roaming around, grunting at each other, and what’s on their mind? Fixing that nagging toothache, of course!

So, our journey through the annals of dentistry begins in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, where even back then, they were saying, “Hey, my tooth hurts! Let’s jam a rock in there and see if that helps.” Spoiler alert: it didn’t. But hey, you gotta give them props for trying, right?

In 1970, the Iranian government wasn’t planning just any old party. No, they were gearing up for an epic bash to celebrate the remarkable 2,500-year history of the Persian Empire. They weren’t settling for mediocrity; they wanted a celebration that would make history itself raise an eyebrow.

It took them a whole year to plan a three-day extravaganza, spanning from Oct. 12 to 14, 1971. For this epic event, they did something that even Hercules would have second thoughts about – crafting a 70-meter-long (that’s a whopping 230 feet) table and a matching tablecloth big enough that it could double as a landing strip for small planes. But here’s the kicker: it took 150 women over half a year to sew that gigantic tablecloth. That’s dedication!

We are living in this crazy world where unfortunately everything’s digital, right? Well it turns out, like, 90% of all the data floating around out there was just born in the past couple of years. Yeah, you heard that right – two years! It’s like we’re all suddenly drowning in a tsunami of data, and nobody handed out life jackets.

So, you know how you’re scrolling through Instagram, liking pics of puppies and drooling over food porn? Well, congrats, my friend, you’re adding to that ginormous pile of data. And it’s not just us regular folks.

A groundbreaking study published in Nature has produced the first global map of forest tree density and estimated that there are over three trillion trees worldwide. You read that right – trillion with a “T”. Researchers were clearly trying to one-up previous estimates of around 400 billion trees, which now seems paltry in comparison.

By collecting data from over 400,000 measurement plots in forests globally, the Yale researchers pulled off this feat of statistical one-upmanship. Their models estimate approximately 1.39 trillion trees exist in tropical and subtropical forests alone.

If you love high-end coffee, I’ve got the most expensive and the highest quality brew you can get – it’s called Kopi Luwak. It has a complex flavor profile that is smooth, earthy, and sweet, with a hint of chocolate. Its unique fermentation process gives it a distinct flavor that cannot be replicated.

Indonesia is the largest producer of Kopi Luwak coffee. Only around 1100 –1540 lb (500–700 kg) of Kopi Luwak is produced annually. Kopi Luwak can cost up to a whopping $100 per cup or $600 per pound, which is $500 more per pound than uranium (uranium is cheaper than I thought).

There can’t be too much of a good thing! The National Poetry Month Committee and Arcturus are operating at full steam in order to get students recognized. 

National Poetry Month (deadline Feb. 9) and Arcturus (deadline Feb. 14) will be announcing their respective winners as National Poetry Month approaches, and there is still time to get involved!

Ah, the realm of currency, where greenbacks (money$$$$) reign supreme. But what about those forgotten denominations, tucked away in the annals of financial history? Unless you’re an avid collector or have a rich uncle, chances are you won’t stumble upon these pieces of history.

Let’s begin with the elusive $2 bill. It’s treated like a mythical creature when discovered. Newsflash: It’s not a unicorn, just a less common bill. But don’t expect to buy your morning coffee with it unless you enjoy perplexed looks from the barista. (The $2 bill is legal tender.)

New research has revealed that rats produce high-frequency giggles when tickled, adding to evidence that these rodents share some similarities with humans when it comes to expressing positive emotions. What an earth-shattering discovery – someone call the Nobel committee!

Scientists conducted experiments where they tickled juvenile rats while recording the ultrasonic vocalizations the animals made in response. They discovered that the rats consistently produced a unique set of high-pitched chirping sounds during the tickling that were distinct from other rat vocalizations. Apparently rats think being tickled is hilarious. Who knew?!

Constructed in 1936, Boeing Plant 2 in Seattle became the birthplace of iconic aircrafts, including the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-52 Stratofortress. In the bustling days of World War II, the plant decided to add an unconventional defense strategy.

Faced with the possibility of aerial attacks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opted for a less conventional approach. They turned the plant’s roof into a fake neighborhood, complete with plywood houses and streets. This imaginative defense tactic earned the nickname “Boeing Wonderland.”

The new year has started off with a change to the state’s minimum wage. The 2024 minimum wage went up 54 cents (a 3.4% increase from 2023). This change was needed because of the rise in the cost of living. According to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, the new minimum wage has changed from $15.74 in 2023 to $16.28 in 2024.

In mid-September of each year, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries makes a cost-of-living adjustment to the minimum wage. This is based on the Federal Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage and Clerical Workers.

In a move that defies all logic and architectural norms, Lake Havasu City proudly stands as the guardian of the “genuine” London Bridge, which, by the way, came with a hefty price tag of $2.46 million back in 1971, equivalent to a jaw-dropping $16.6 million in today’s money. When you think of British landmarks, your mind naturally wanders to the sprawling deserts of Arizona.

But wait, there’s more! The total cost, including transportation and reconstruction, soared to an impressive $7 million in 1971 – a sum that translates to an eye-watering $47 million in today’s dollars. Nothing says fiscal responsibility like investing in a bridge that’s more than just a bridge; it’s a statement.

In a groundbreaking discovery that has left conspiracy theorists scratching their heads, scientists have confirmed that the Earth is indeed round. Yes, you read that right – round! Despite centuries of evidence, some individuals still clung to the idea that our planet was as flat as a pancake. But fear not, dear readers, for the truth has prevailed.

Ah, Scotland, the land of misty mountains, rolling hills, and, of course, the majestic and totally real national animal – the unicorn. Because when it comes to choosing a symbol of national pride, nothing says “we’re a serious and no-nonsense country” like a mythical, horned horse that prances around in fairy tales.

Picture this: deep in the heart of the Scottish highlands, where kilts are worn with pride and bagpipes serenade the haggis, a group of wise decision-makers gathers to select a creature worthy of representing the nation. Do they go for the fierce and iconic Scottish wildcat, a creature that actually exists and roams the rugged landscapes? Nah, too predictable. Let’s aim for the stars – or, in this case, the enchanted forests of fantasy.

The Kent Library System will be hosting an arts & craft afternoon at the Kent Library for teens, tweens, and adults. The event will take place on Dec. 13 from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

During the session there will be opportunities to try embroidery, drawing, collage, watercolor, fabric art, and more with all supplies provided.

In the riveting saga of Cold War cloak-and-dagger antics, there exists a gem of absurdity: Operation Acoustic Kitty. Hold on to your spy hats, folks, as we delve into the meowsterpiece that had intelligence agencies thinking, “What if our top agents had whiskers?”

Ah, the magnificent miscalculation of Swanson, a company owned by Conagra Brands, in 1953, where they boldly assumed the world was on the brink of a Thanksgiving turkey apocalypse, resulting in a poultry surplus of 260 tons. Because, clearly, nothing says holiday cheer like a freezer full of feathered friends.

Oh, the Brits and their undying love for tea! Forget about tanks being instruments of war; in the world of His Majesty’s military, they’re essentially oversized kettles on tracks, ready to brew a cuppa in the heat of battle. Because when life gives you explosions and chaos, what you really need is a good Earl Grey to calm the nerves.

Eternal Reefs, the company that decided that “sleeping with the fishes” should be taken literally, is making waves in the memorialization world with their offbeat approach to honoring the dearly departed. Instead of sticking to the same old burial or cremation routine, they’ve come up with the wild idea of transforming human remains into ocean reefs. Because who wouldn’t want to give fish a chance to socialize with your great-aunt Gertrude?

Hold your horses, folks, because we’re about to dive into the wacky world of Horse Diving! We’re about to unveil a historical oddity that’ll have you saying, “You’ve gotta be hoofing kidding me!” Ever wondered what in the neigh-tion it is and how it works?

Saddle up as we gallop through the history of this gravity-defying spectacle that had riders jumping through hoops, quite literally, from heights of up to 40 feet.

Highline students can work out on campus in the Wellness Center, which has a full gym. The cardio and strength training equipment in the 3,000-square-foot gym includes: treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, variable resistance machines, free weights, and dumbbells.

Highline is inviting all students, families, and friends to learn about different ways to pay for college. The first “Paying for College Night” of the year will take place Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 4 – 6 p.m.

The night will begin with a presentation in Building 7, then transition to Building 30 to work on applications with guided help.

Oh, you’re a philosophy enthusiast, are you? Well, let’s be honest, at parties, philosophy can be the ultimate buzzkill. But while most folks are debating whether the latest TikTok trend is a cultural masterpiece or pure cringe, there’s one bloke who managed to make pondering life’s deepest questions seem more exciting than an episode of a reality TV show.

Delve into the ocean’s depths where the mysteries of the deep blue unfold! Prepare to meet the Turritopsis dohrnii, a jellyfish that laughs in the face of aging and mortality while we mere humans grapple with the relentless march of time.

Intriguingly known as the “Immortal Jellyfish,” this aquatic wonder possesses (why does POSSESSES have so MANY S’s?!?) a superpower that defies the laws of nature. But what sets it apart? 

Is your home cluttered with old paperwork or outdated electronics? BECU Tukwila Financial Center is holding their bi-annual shred-it event this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and this could be the week that you clear out all of your clutter!

The event (held at 12770 Gateway Drive in Tukwila) has been a hit the past few years with those who want to get rid of old tax paperwork, and their partnership with the Tukwila Food Bank and Northwest Center makes this effort a win-win.

Meet Juan Pujol García, aka “Garbo,” born Feb. 14, 1912, in Barcelona, Spain. He wasn’t some ordinary guy. What he was is the ultimate spy extraordinaire of World War II! Forget about your suave James Bond types, Garbo had a knack for turning ordinary information into mind-boggling tales that left the Axis powers scratching their heads.

According to the Scotsman newspaper. In Scotland, they’ve apparently got 421 different ways to describe snow. Yeah, because who needs a simple, straightforward word like “snow” when you can turn it into a linguistic masterpiece?

Summer and fall quarter class registrations opened on May 18 for students that are currently enrolled, and as of May 22, summer and fall quarter registration has been opened for new and incoming students.

Tuition due dates for the summer and the fall quarter are June 12 and September 11, respectively. Make sure to check emails sent from the school to keep up with the registration and tuition dates and deadlines.

For more information on signing up for classes visit the Highline Dates and Deadlines webpage.

Highline is hosting Earth Week 2023 from April 17-22 with a weeklong series of events for students, faculty, and staff to take part in.

Faculty member Woody Moses said in an email that everyone is welcome, and by doing so, some students may find opportunities to improve their grade for a course at Highline.

“Bring your class! Bring yourself! Offer extra credit! We’ve got lots of great events! Come check them out!,” Moses said.

The events will consist of different hosts and various activities each day contributing to the message for that day. 

Highline’s Computer Science Club will be hosting Highline Hacks, the club’s first hackathon of 2023.

The event will take place in Building 8 at Mt. Olympus on February 24 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Students can form groups of up to three people to solve coding prompts in any desired coding language. The prompts will vary in difficulty with the more difficult problems being worth more points.

Highline is hosting its 11th Annual Student Poetry Contest.

The deadline to submit your three poems and to register will be March 10 at 4 p.m.

Ten poems will be selected to earn a prize: the poem that makes first place will receive an award of $200; second place will receive $150; third place will receive $100; and seven poems will be chosen for an honorable mention prize and will receive $75.

Highline students that have expenses related to COVID-19 qualify for the COVID-19 financial relief fund for those that struggle to have enough money to pay off rent, food, tuition, books, or child care.

Each student who qualifies to receive money from this fund will receive a maximum of 1,000 dollars to cover their expenses and educational needs. Eligible students have received an email with the link to the application.

Libraries are well known for their quiet spaces and for study times, however on Tuesday, January 24, the Federal Way

Public library will be hosting a live Jazz and Jam session from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

People of all ages are welcome to join, they encourage you to bring your own instrument, voice, or to be part of the audience to experience a live Jazz session.

Students at Highline may purchase Winter Quarter parking permits on campus or online.

Public safety said in a campus wide email that, for part-time students, permits will cost $29 while permits for full-time students will cost $46.

Clubs are up and running here at Highline, and you can learn more at the Winter Clubs Fair.

Anyone interested in joining clubs may attend, and it will be taking place on Jan. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Building 8 on the first floor conference rooms, Mt. Olympus and Mt. Constance.

Highline students may join the class ENGL 290 – Editing: The Arcturus, as the requirements will change winter quarter.

Arcturus is Highline’s literary and art magazine run by students.

“[The Arcturus] showcases the written and visual talents of our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We are a student editorial team that brings a fresh concept to print each year in June,” the Arcturus website said. 

Many families in the Highline community struggle with having food on their tables each and everyday. This can be especially true on holidays like Thanksgiving. However there are some local food banks to provide resources for these families this holiday season.

The Global Student Ambassadors are hosting a potluck on November 16, outside of building 8 in the Mt. Conference room beginning at 12 p.m. and ending at 1 p.m.

The event will showcase a variety of traditional foods and drinks that are well suited for this time of the season. It is a way of highlighting different cultures’ traditional foods and drinks.

The Black and Brown Male Summit is happening November 19, but registration for the event must be completed by November 11. Register for the event here.

The Black and Brown Male Summit is an event hosted by Black and brown men in building 8, on the Highline campus. There, the presenters will do their best to empower young men of color by showing them that they are valued, giving them self-worth so that they may succeed both in and out of school.

The Community of Des Moines is holding a “Trick or Treat Path” for the kids in the area.

Taking place in Marina View Drive South and 7th Ave S., all businesses that have pumpkins painted on the windows will be participating.

Students can get help on how to use Highline’s technology resources in a series of free classes this week on campus.

The sessions will be held the first two weeks of the fall quarter from Monday through Thursday from 9 to 9:45 a.m., 11 to 11:45 a.m., and 2 to 2:45 p.m. in Building 30 next to the help desk.

Highline wants students to fill out a survey about equity and the college’s mission.

The Equity First Strategic Planning Team is improving Highline’s mission, vision, and values statement.

The team currently has ideas but wants students to add what they think is missing.

Highline Benefits Hub is offering a scholarship.

The partnership of United Way of King County and contributions from the Nordstrom Family have a scholarship that provides basic needs for students.

Twenty students across 10 colleges will receive up to $5,000 per year for their basic needs (not academic costs).

Highline’s Running Start students can receive funding for Summer Quarter classes.

Highline is offering up to 15 college credits to new and current Running Start students, along with those who are interested in enrolling in professional-technical classes.

The funding will cover all tuition as well as textbooks, fees, and supplies if the student is enrolling in professional-technical classes.

Tuition is due June 13 for Summer Quarter.

You may pay all your tuition by the due date, but Highline also offers other options for payment.

Students may use third-party payment called Nelnet, and you can also pay with a third-party voucher, such as SEIU, Boeing, DSHS/DVR.

Academic Success Centers at Highline will continue to be open for students in the Summer
Quarter.

For the current quarter, the Academic Success Centers will be open until Wednesday, June 15. Tutoring at the center is provided either in person or online.

For the Summer Quarter, the tutoring center will reopen on Wednesday, June 29.

Highline students can now vote for next year’s 2022-2023 new student government vice president online or in-person.

For this election only one candidate is running, Mahad Dahir.
Dahir said he was diagnosed with autism at a young age and being a candidate for the student government will be his way of being a voice and leader for those with disabilities. He also said he wants to contribute to the diversity, leadership, resources, and being a voice for students at Highline.

Highline will observe Memorial Day with the laying of a wreath at the Veterans Memorial Plaza near Building 6 on Thursday, May 26, at 11 a.m.

To honor veterans, Highline President Dr. John Mosby and college fiscal technician Darryl Stratford will lay the wreath as part of the Memorial Day observance. Dr. Mosby is the son of a U.S. Navy veteran and Stratford is a U.S. Army veteran.

Highline Public Safety is urging people on campus to not leave valuables in their cars.

Car prowling and crime in the parking lots on campus has increased in recent weeks.
Your car is most vulnerable when valuables, like wallets or purses, are in plain sight, officials said.

Explore the nanoverse and outer space at presentations by Highline’s STEM Community partners at an event next week.

Microsoft and Blue Origin, the Kent-based rocket development firm, will provide information about their organizations, along with discussing the opportunities they provide.

There will be informational tables set up and representatives available to answer questions.

The Thunderword, Highline’s weekly student newspaper, has several openings for Fall Quarter.

The Inter-Cultural Center and Global Student Ambassadors are holding a Zoom meeting about war and peace in the world.

This meeting will be Thursday, March 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Highline has resumed intramurals for all students, faculty and staff to have fun playing ball.

The intramurals take place on Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Highline Pavilion.

For over two years now, Highline intramurals have not occurred due to the pandemic. Intramurals resumed in late April.

Those who attend have a variety of sports they can choose to play, said intramurals co-supervisor, Steve Turcotte.

The Wellness Center is now open for those who want to come in and work on getting fit or just getting back on the groove of working out again.

To go into the gym you have to register ahead of time before going, you can sign up using this link.
https://www.highline.edu/campus-guide/wellness-center/

Do you want to play some ping pong? Highline is hosting a ping pong tournament next week for the college’s 60th Anniversary.

All students are allowed to play, but there will be a registration fee of $20.

If you don’t want to play, you can sponsor a student for $20, or sponsor four students for $80.

To make it more interesting, more than just students are playing.

Highline’s Global Community Initiative is looking for next year’s theme and you get to vote for it.

There are three topics to choose from: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; Reducing Inequality; and Climate Action.

These topics are drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All three represent problems in the world that connect with Highline.

Highline students who only do classes online/virtual aren’t required to fill out vaccine attestations or exemptions with the new COVID 19 requirement.

Josh Gerstman, the vice president of Institutional Advancement, said rising vaccination rates in the county prompted the change.

“We’ve learned more than 85 percent of King County residents are now fully vaccinated, including more than 77 percent of the population ages 18-34 years,” he said.

Applications are now open for the Fall Quarter Achievement Award scholarships.

Scholarships will be awarded to 15 students who show outstanding academic performance.

This award will offer a tuition waiver for up to 15 credits for full-time students. A tuition waiver covers the cost of your credits for the quarter.

For students graduating this year, there’s an opportunity to be a student speaker at a virtual ceremony.

The Associated Students of Highline College (ASHC) said they’re looking for students who will give an influential speech at this ceremony representing as the student commencement speaker.

Not only that, there are two other opportunities for speakers in this ceremony.

Highline Public Safety is holding a cleanup next week to spread awareness of crime prevention on April 28.

Students, staff and faculty are welcome to participate in this cleanup, and all supplies will be provided by Highline.

“The goal of the cleanup is to bring awareness to Public Safety crime prevention programs such as safety escorts, safety plans and classroom presentations,” the director of Public Safety and Emergency Management David Menke said.

Highline and United Way are looking for volunteers to help people file their income taxes this year.

Volunteers will help people keep more of what they earn by leveraging anti-poverty tax credits and preparing their taxes for free.

Highline and United Way are looking for volunteers to help people file their income taxes this year.

Volunteers will help people keep more of what they earn by leveraging anti-poverty tax credits and preparing their taxes for free.

The tax site will be open from Feb. 2 – April 22. No prior knowledge or experience is needed for volunteers. Volunteers must have a flexible schedule, and will serve three to six hours per week. Volunteers will be required to obtain an advanced IRS Tax Law VITA certification.

Highline’s Access Services will be moving to the fifth floor of the Library, Building 25, suite 531 and will be available to students starting Winter Quarter.

Access Services provides support, auxiliary aids, and accommodations for those with disabilities on campus and in the classroom.

An interactive workshop with tips and strategies to make it through finals week and how to finish the end of the quarter strong will be open to students starting Dec. 4.

Tom Jackson came to Highline as an athlete, and left on a path toward becoming a leader.

Dr. Jackson, president of Humboldt State University in California, was named Highline’s 2020-21 Distinguished Alumnus last June. He came to Highline to compete in track, and graduated in 1982.

The Associated Students of Highline College will hold its 2021-2022 elections beginning Wednesday, June 2.

Finalist Maribel Torres Jiménez has been chosen as Highline’s dean for academic pathways and partnerships.

Highline will be hosting a free “Healthcare Exploration for Youth” program during summer 2021.

Nonprofit organization United Way of King County AmeriCorps is hiring for its summer HungerCorps program.

Highline’s Advising Center will be holding a series of “Keys to Highline” college success workshops this April.

Staff and faculty will provide tips and strategies to help keep up grades, save time and money, and manage stress as a college student. All students are welcome to attend.

Applications for Highline’s COVID-19 Financial Relief Fund are opening April 9 for Spring Quarter.

Students who have experienced increased expenses or financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible, and are encouraged to apply for award. Students must be enrolled for Spring Quarter in order to be eligible.

The Highline College Foundation has opened applications for its 2021-2022 student scholarships.

Students can fill out a single online application to apply for the several Foundation scholarships on offer. Part-time, full-time, transfer, incoming, international, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply.

Highline’s literary arts magazine the Arcturus Literary Journal is looking for editors.

Professor Susan Rich’s Editing the Arcturus course (ENGL 290) is being offered for Spring Quarter, and gives students the opportunity to edit for the magazine.

Registration and applications for the upcoming Students of Color Conference and QTOPIA Summit events have opened up for Highline students.

The annual Students of Color Conference is a two-day event taking place April 15 and 16, consisting of virtual workshops, activities, and discussions via Zoom pertaining to identity, social justice, and more.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder for people who were eligible but did not receive one or both of their Economic Impact (Stimulus) Payments to file a 2020 tax return, as they may still be eligible to claim their payment.

Stimulus payments were issued in two rounds based on individuals’ 2019 tax returns, and have been issued to everyone who was eligible.

Two lanes of I-5 South will be closed during the night in Federal Way between South 288th Street and South 320th Street starting Feb. 23.

The lanes will close at 9 p.m. each night and reopen at 6 a.m. from Feb. 23 to Feb. 25. Traffic will remain open in all other lanes.

30th Avenue South will be closed at its intersection with Kent Des Moines Road in Kent starting as early as Friday, Feb. 5. The right lane of Kent Des Moines road will also be closed near this area.

Highline’s Transfer Center is offering two application completion workshops for students looking to complete transfer applications for the 2021-2022 school year.

State Route 99 will be closed in SeaTac between South 204th Street and South 208th Street starting this Friday, Jan. 15.

All lanes will close 8 p.m. Friday to allow for construction of the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension project.

The financial aid deadline for University of Washington applicants is next Friday, Jan. 15.

Students planning to apply to any of the UW campuses, for any of next years’ quarters, must submit their WASFA or FAFSA financial aid forms by this date.