The Buccaneer

05/25/2020

People stand in line at a newly-introduced “priority check-out” at the supermarket Belc in The Buccaneer Managing Editor’s neighborhood in Kawagoe, Saitama, Sunday, May 24. Cashiers assist pregnant women, health care workers, people with disabilities and people over the age of 75 at the priority check-out and are open from 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. every day.

05/25/2020

Precalculus 2 will be offered at Peninsula College summer quarter, although the class is usually not available as a summer class. This means those who need to take the Calculus sequence can start their sequence from fall. If students miss summer’s Precalculus 2 at the college, then they would need to wait for another academic year. For more information, visit classes.pencol.edu/All/MATH.

05/22/2020

Peninsula College President Luke Robins and President of Peninsula College Associated Student Council Casandra White will hold a Student Town Hall meeting via Zoom today at 3:00 p.m.
Students can ask any questions regarding the current situation, the commencement, classes for the upcoming quarters and more. Each individual should check his (her) Canvas for a Zoom like but should note that the link must not be posted online.

05/22/2020

Really good recipe turned out super yummy!
This seafood pasta is a mix of shrimp, clams, mussels and scallops, all tossed together with spaghetti in a homemade tomato sauce. An easy yet elegant meal that's perfect for Virtual entertaining!

All you need is spaghetti pasta, Your favorite tomato sauce, one bag of mixed seafood and shrimp.

Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Photo by Jamila Lopez

05/22/2020

Sprouting Hope Greenhouse, using volunteers, makes available a diverse and unique choice of plants, bushes and trees for beautifying our homes and community. All proceeds go to TAFY, providing the basic needs for local homeless and at risk for homelessness up to age 35, and their families. Food, clothing, hygiene, survival gear and hope are freely given.
Mission Statement is “Sustaining homeless and at risk young adults, because everyone needs someone who cares!”
For more information, visit https://t.co/Zk1XF72WjL?amp=1

05/22/2020

Peninsula College President Luke Robins announced the postponement of the 2020 Commencement that was scheduled on June 20. The Commencement is now planned on Aug. 22.
This is the reflection of student voice that was collected through survey; two-thirds of the survey responses from graduating sophomores indicated that they preferred waiting until August in hopes of walking across the stage in front of your families and guests, rather than attending a virtual ceremony in June, according to Robins.
"Commencement is one of the most cherished moments in the lives of students and their loved ones. But protecting your health and the health of our community remains Peninsula College’s top priority in all of our decisions during this challenging time," Robins said.
For more information and updates, visit https://pencol.edu/Commencement.

2020 Commencement PostponedIn response to a survey of 2020 PC graduates, Peninsula College will postpone the June 20 ceremony to Aug. 22. Of nearly 140 graduating sophomores surveyed, nearly 100 of them chose Aug. 22 over a virtual ceremony on June 20. We will hold whatever ceremony is allowed, and....

05/22/2020

Graduation this year looks a little different in Sequim! Seniors were met with enthusiasm in the high school parking lot, where they went to pick up their caps, gowns, and diplomas.

04/19/2020

Peninsula College can help those that may have been impacted the ability to earn a living or pay for college because of the COVID-19. Emergency Fund is available and can be seen at https://pencol.formstack.com/forms/emergency_funding_application. If approved, the fund will go directly to the institution of one’s choice (i.e., landlord, college). For more information, visit https://pencol.edu/emergencyfund.

Emergency financial assistance is available for eligible Peninsula College students. To see if you qualify, apply here. You will be contacted about your application and potential next steps as soon as possible. Where the money comes from:Student Emergency Assistance Grant funds may help degree- and....

04/19/2020

Most of the Peninsula College Foundation’s scholarship application is due today, and they are open for students who will enjoy the education at PC during the 2020-2021 academic year. The process is all online. For more information, access http://www.passthebuc.com/2020/04/scholarship-applications-due-today/

Emergency financial assistance is available for eligible Peninsula College students. To see if you qualify, apply here. You will be contacted about your application and potential next steps as soon as possible. Where the money comes from:Student Emergency Assistance Grant funds may help degree- and....

03/17/2020

Award-winning Northwest author David Guterson will serve as Writer in Residence at Peninsula College May 12 through 14.

Guterson is best known for his first novel “Snow Falling on Cedars,” which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and so much more.

The Writer in Residence is a three-day program that consists of two events each day.

On May 12. 10 a.m., Peninsula College will host the artist reception at room J-43 with light refreshments, which is followed by a 10:20 class discussion with Social Science Professor Ritu Lauer, along with Guterson.
Todd Ortloff of KONP Radio will then interview him at 1 p.m. At last, the PC Forks Campus will host Guterson reading at 5:30 p.m.

On May 13. Guterson has a presentation at Elwha Native Heritage Center and author book signing thanks to Port Book & News at 10 a.m.
He will then present at the PC classroom in Clallam Bay Corrections Center in the afternoon. Details are to be announced.

On May 14, Guterson will present at Studium Generale at 12:35 p.m. The Studium is held at Port Angeles Campus, free and open to the public. Studium will be followed by 1:30 p.m artist Q&A session on “Snow Falling on Cedars” in a film class at room E-242 facilitated by Humanities, Professor Helen Lovejoy.

My latest book, Turn Around Time, is a book-length poem graced by Justin Gibbens' fine illustrations and published by Mountaineers Books.

03/17/2020

Peninsula Campuses will be closed campuses today, except for child care at the Port Angeles location.
The college officials said that all events through April 12. are canceled.
These decisions were based on COVID-19 developments over the weekend and announcements yesterday, March 16. from the Governor and President, college officials said.

03/14/2020

March 16 will be the last day of Winter Quarter, for face-to-face classes, Peninsula College President Luke Robins said, as Gov. Inslee has declared.

Revised first day of Spring Quarter 2020, both face-to-face and online, is April 13 instead of the original date April 6.

The classes are held online until April 24, but Proftech and labs will continue to meet in person from 13th through 24th, with appropriate social distancing guidelines, Robins said.

The college’s tentative plan is to resume regular operations on April 27.

No matter the class adjustment, the campus will remain open. These places include the library, business office, Pirate Central, and the Pirate Pantry. Robins said that the childcare would remain open as well.

“... this is a fast-moving and constantly changing health crisis in our community,” Robins said. He followed that details are still evolving, but he would update the campus community regularly, as information is provided.

He encourages the campus community to continue checking e-mails from the college, college’s social media and the college website.

03/14/2020

Thursday, March 12, 2020, the day that Broadway went dark!

03/06/2020

There is no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Clallam County as of 10 a.m., while Jefferson County has one confirmed case.

"The County Health Officer is not recommending closures of public schools or other public spaces, nor cancellation of scheduled community activities. We are following that guidance at this time," the college President Luke Robins said.

There will be another update this afternoon after 4:30 p.m. Emergency Operations Center briefing.

"We’ll also continue to monitor developments over the weekend, and we’ll devote plenty of time for discussion at the Monthly Meetings next week," Robins said.

Information regarding the 2020 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Washington State, including test results and numbers of persons under investigation (PUIs), resources for local health jurisdictions, healthcare providers, schools and employers.

03/01/2020

COVID 19 Update: Peninsula College's Incident Command team will be meeting Wednesday to review the contingency plan and to conduct a tabletop exercise that would cover the college's response should a pandemic alert be declared, said PC President Luke Robins.

Should the situation change over the weekend, the college will adjust the planning accordingly, as well as continuing to monitor state and national notices and communicate with local health authorities.

The college has posted some basic information and general precautionary steps to minimize our risk of illness on the college website earlier today. These steps entail washing hands frequently, avoiding touching and so much more. For more information, check https://pencol.edu/news/coronavirus-update.

Coronavirus UpdateNovel coronavirus, now called COVID-19, has captured global attention as cases have appeared around the world, beginning in late 2019. This information is being provided to keep students, faculty and staff apprised of this evolving situation, and we will update it as needed with in...

11/12/2019

It takes more than two defenders to stop Hide Inoue.
Photo by Kyle Vanous

11/12/2019

All eyes on Kayla Alcott as she sets up for yet another assist.
Photo by Kyle Vanous

11/12/2019

The men can taste victory. Round one down!
Photo by Kyle Vanous

11/12/2019

The women can smell victory. Round one down!
Photo by Kyle Vanous

11/05/2019

Everett Rorres-Kahapea drains a 3-pointer.
Photo by Kyle Vanous

11/05/2019

Malik Moore gets milage with the layup by drawing a foul in the win versus the Blue Angels.
Photo by Kyle Vanous

10/27/2019

Halloween Dance from 9 p.m., by donation!

10/22/2019

Miya Clarke freezes out two Skagit Valley defenders with her foot work. Pirates win another one, 4-1 final.

10/22/2019

Emmanuel Lopez-Morales splits two Edmonds defenders to set up for the win.
Photo by Kyle Vanous

10/22/2019

With the heavy rain came a landslide of unanswered points against Shoreline CC Wednesday night as Breanne Kuni drives toward the goal.
Photo by Kyle Vanous

10/22/2019

Freshman, Teppei Terramoto sends a pass downfield.
Photo By Kyle Vanous

10/22/2019

Q: Who's got my back? A: Everyone!
Photo by Kyle Vanous

10/02/2019

Both men's and women's soccer teams dominated the game on Sept. 18 at Sigmar Field. Number 4, Zahori Toledo keeps the Whatcom players on their heels. Number 9, Nicolas Hernandez gassed the opponents on the pitch. Collectively, the Pirates held their guests to a single point scored by the mens team; women's concluded the game 4-0, and men's 4-1. Go Pirates!

Photo credit to Kyle Vanous (Photo Editor)

06/13/2019

Honors Symposium happening in M125!

05/29/2019

Discover Peninsula College Day in the Gymnasium going on now till 7pm
There will also be a soccer scrimmage at 6pm
come check it all out.

05/08/2019

Bloodworks Northwest is here on campus today right outside the Pub! Open from 10AM-1PM & 1:30PM-4:00PM!

05/03/2019

Zombie Tag Finale today by the fountains 12:45

05/02/2019

Joe Sacco writer in residence and comic book artist/ journalist is being interviewed during Studium Generale in the Little Theatre on campus.

04/10/2019

Where is H. Mae Nottage, part-time student, struggling athlete & sister of the best brother on the islands?

03/20/2018

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03/13/2018

02/23/2018

If anyone has gone through the College's process for reporting sexual harassment/abuse, we would like to ask you how that process went. you can email us at [email protected]

01/20/2018

Are any PC students or faculty at any of the rallies taking place today?