Volume 62, Issue 9

Campus News
Expressions
Features
Comics
Weather

The Clipper Crew

Editor in Chief
Lindsey N. Johnson

Assistant Editor
Lauren Salcedo

Copy Editor
Kelly Read

Graphics Editor
Lia Applegate

Staff Writers
Candice Egglesten
Robin Livesay
Mark Lamb
Dane Read

Staff Photographer
Kelly Read

Ad Manager
Christopher Bryant

Circulation Manager
Jason Clark

Web Editor
Ed Anglesey

Adviser
Andrea Otanez

The high price of books:
A diet for your wallet

The U.S. Government Accountability Office shows textbook prices rising at double the rate of inflation. EvCC’s bookstore plans to expand its buy back program to offset rising costs. Pictured is a book available at EvCC’s bookstore. (Full Story)

Dear Brutus:
A play about life

By Christopher Bryant - Contributing Writer

In “Dear Brutus”, a play written by J.M. Barrie (of Peter Pan fame), several strangers are invited to the home of Lob, a most peculiar man.

Lob gives each of his guests the chance to venture through a magical forest in order to see how their lives may have been different. In effect, he offers them the opportunity to correct their mistakes.

This student-produced play is being presented at Baker Hall 120 March 8-11 at 7:30 pm.

Admission is by donation. Questions? Need more information? Call 425-388-9378.

College seeks input for new president

By Lauren Salcedo - Assistant Editor

With the presidential search still going strong, EvCC is asking for input from the public.

Everett Community College is conducting a survey on the public’s opinion of needed qualifications for the incoming EvCC president.

John Olson, presidential search advisory group chairman, says, “Input from the community is a critical part of selecting the person who will lead the college in the future.”

The survey will be available online at www.everettcc.edu/PresSurvey until March 6.

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Incomplete music curriculum sends students elsewhere

By Candice Eggleston - Staff Writer

According to the EvCC website, a student who plans to major in music is required to receive the bulk of their degree at “another community college.” (Full Story)

Early birds get a diploma

By Lauren Salcedo - Assistant Editor

The median age of students at EvCC might be over 30, but there are many students enrolled here who aren’t even 18 yet. (Full Story)

Ladies with benefits

By Candice Eggleston - Staff Writer

The 1st Annual Community College Women’s Conference will be held on March 11, 2006 at Edmonds community College. The conference is titled “Connecting, Empowering and Leading into the Future.” (Full Story)

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