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Shoreline Community College's Independent Student Newspaper Since 1965

The Ebbtide

Shoreline Community College's Independent Student Newspaper Since 1965

The Ebbtide

Shoreline Community College's Independent Student Newspaper Since 1965

The Ebbtide

An illustration of a nearly empty room with a “Welcome” banner, a few balloons, and a single plate of food captures the feeling of a low-budget celebration.

Tight Budgets, Tough Decisions: Shoreline College Faces a Financial Squeeze

Xander Siqveland, Managing Editor October 10, 2025

Shoreline College is confronting a serious budget shortfall that could lead to staff layoffs in the near future. Administrators say a mix of past accounting errors, federal restrictions on international...

A moment from the evening of engagement and celebration featuring a buffet and remarks.

Shoreline’s Donors & Scholars Celebration Brings Together Gratitude, Generosity, and Hope

Gabriela Quito, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2025

With everything happening around the college’s budget and the state’s ongoing education cuts, it can be easy to forget what’s working. But at Shoreline College, hope and gratitude recently took center...

In this AI-generated image (OpenAI ChatGPT Plus) Shoreline College's mascot Dolphie, is seen using a smartphone to send and receive text messages. Shoreline College recently introduced a chatbot SMS-messaging app geared toward student retention, causing confusion for some students who thought it was a scam.

Not a Scam. Dolphie Really Texted You.

Johanna Wilder, Staff writer October 10, 2025

“This is Dolphie, from Shoreline Community College. I’m here to support you,” read the emoji-laden SMS text message students received on their mobile phones on the first day of class this fall quarter. “Is...

The accessibility office on campus

Spotlight on Accessibility and Accommodations

Chris Van Hoosier, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

A little-known room sits just beyond the cashier desk in the FOSS 5000 building, which could provide support for a wide range of students. At the Student Accessibility Services Center students can be screened...

Jeffrey Wright stars in "American Fiction," a Black author and professor whose writing stalls because his writing isn't deemed Black enough.

The Perils of Fiction in America

Leuel Bekele, Staff Writer January 19, 2024
I found myself wishing Monk would cut through his insecurities and live in his truth to make things right. Who wouldn’t want to live like that?
Tony Chen browses the produce section at Asian Family Market.

Visiting Your Asian Family (Market) Away from Home

Brennan Dio Khengadi and Johanna Wilder November 24, 2023

As the holidays arrive, international students at SCC, attending school thousands of miles away from comforting foods and traditions, find themselves turning to local sources for familiar dishes from longed-for...

ASG in review: June 5, 2023

ASG in review: June 5, 2023

Jeffrey Shirts, News Editor June 9, 2023

The Associated Student Government (ASG) is the voice of the student body. They run events and govern student clubs. ASG meets bi-weekly at 3 p.m. on Mondays in Room 1010. This is the last meeting of the...

Honorlock Alarms Students

Honorlock Alarms Students

Oliver Girouard, Staff Writer June 9, 2023

The exam proctoring software Honorlock is still being utilized at SCC for some classes despite a ruling by a federal court last year deeming the program unconstitutional. The program is used to surveil...

ASG in Review: Feb. 6, 2023

ASG in Review: Feb. 6, 2023

Jeffrey Shirts, News Editor February 17, 2023

The Associated Student Government (ASG) is the voice of the student body. They run events and govern student clubs. ASG meets bi-weekly at 3 p.m. on Mondays in Room 1010, the next meeting is on Feb. 10. Jazz...

The Low Tide Lounge viewed from the outside

Turning the Tide of the Low Tide Lounge

Gem Arbogast, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 20, 2023

The Pagoda Union Building (PUB) is the heart of SCC’s campus for good reason. It holds important gathering spaces from the cafeteria to the Gender Equity Center, along with a surprisingly well-stocked...

Jack Kahn’s First Six Months as SCC’s President

Jack Kahn’s First Six Months as SCC’s President

Astrid Alexander, Managing Editor January 20, 2023

When Jack Kahn took over as president last summer, it was a tumultuous time for the college. Things have stabilized since then, but faculty and students are still reeling from the effects of virtual learning....

One with the Woods

One with the Woods

Kirk Meyers, Sports Editor May 27, 2022

Shinrin-yoku , or forest bathing, is a practice originating from Japan. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” Put together, shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere...

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