Here’s What SCC is Saying About Summer Classes
Yita Rivera, Design Director
June 12, 2020
Students considering the prospect of taking a summer course or two have a number of important aspects to consider. Here is some inside perspective that you can use to educate yourself and others on the pros and cons of summer classes. Jeff Cromwell Cromwell is a professor of automotive technology spec...
News In Photos: Death of George Floyd Triggers Protests In Seattle
Kamryn Scurry, Staff Writer
June 12, 2020
The Ebbtide Bids Farewell to Departing Staff
Nova Clark, Editor-In-Chief
June 12, 2020
The Ebbtide wishes to acknowledge the work and achievements of three of its departing staff members. News Editor Juan Paez, Business Manager Willow Strey and Arts and Entertainment Editor Zoe Plattner will be leaving at the end of spring quarter. Strey debuted and wrote the science column “In...
The Law and COVID-19
May 15, 2020
(Graphic: Nova Clark / The Ebbtide) Crime in the U.S. has been significantly reduced, but continues to persist in the face of COVID-19. Two New England businessmen were arrested for committing fraud in relation to small business loans. In Texas, a salon owner was jailed for reopeni...
As the U.S. Tackles COVID-19, SCC Tackles International Enrollment
Willow Strey, Business Manager
May 15, 2020
(Photo Illustration: Green Chameleon via Unsplash) With nearly 87,000 deaths at the time of publication, the U.S. outnumbers any other country in confirmed lives lost due to COVID-19. While the virus rages in the U.S., countries like Japan and China are demonstrating case stabilization. Meanwhile, protests and virus-related r...
International Student Self-Care Guide
Juan Páez
April 17, 2020
Staying sane during a pandemic is not an easy task. On top of that, international students like me are left in an awkward situation, taking all our classes online while managing being away from home when our families might need us. Some have already left, as international students were grante...
Coronavirus Quiz
Travis Tribble
April 17, 2020
With rumors flying around social media and not enough experts to lay them to rest, a number of people have found themselves with a mix of accurate and inaccurate information about the novel coronavirus. It is important to note that checking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a...
Staying Active During COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Staying active during a pandemic is tough. As the public adjusts to a new routine and life indoors, it is important to move regular workout routines indoors as well. Now more than ever, maintaining social distancing is extremely important in order to flatten the curve and return to normal life. Althou...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Student’s Story
Jordan Ghita
March 6, 2020
When Brandon González first came to Seattle from his home in Costa Rica a couple of years ago, he didn’t expect the weather to change his mood. González felt that his mood immediately became very low, especially during the winter months. At first, he thought it was just because he was mis...
Family and Coworkers Remember Late TSS Director’s Passion, Honesty
Juan Páez
February 9, 2020
Gary Kalbfleisch had two rules for life: Always be honest and no surprises. The longtime TSS Director had worked for SCC since 1990, starting out as a classroom technician at SCC’s Northshore branch. Kalbfleisch, 55, died Jan. 15 after a long struggle with cancer. The Professional Brandon and Nicole Kalbfleisch, two of Ka...
Ebbtide Eats: Avanti Markets and Food Trucks
Juan Páez
February 9, 2020
Winter quarter brought great changes to SCC in terms of food. The campus’ cafeteria restaurants are no more, and hot meals are only available from food trucks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The only dining options inside the PUB come with vending machines. After a month of eating on campus and my wallet su...
Safety First: How SCC’s facilities department keeps campus open during snow
Travis Tribble
January 24, 2020
While students checked their phones at 8 a.m. on Jan. 13 in anticipation of a delayed opening or campus closure due to snow, SCC’s facilities department was already three hours into their work day. On snow days, the process begins at around 4 a.m., when Director of Security Edwin Lucero and Direc...
