The Buccaneer – The Student Run Newspaper of Peninsula College

Archive

My first experience in New York City

Feature story by Chris Hart Tuesday afternoon marked my arrival in New York City (Gotham). After checking into my hotel, I took some time to unpack and unwind before making my way to the boat [...]
2026

Stray Cat Rescued at Peninsula College, soon to be looking for a loving new home

By Gavin Truckenmiller After a months long rescue process on the Peninsula College campus, this emaciated tortoiseshell tabby is now recovering and will soon be looking for a loving home. On the evening of February [...]
2026

Making Waves: A New Expansion of a Beloved Community Aquarium

Photostory by Gavin Truckenmiller Copper artwork from renowned local artist Clark Mundy adorns the entrance of Feiro Marine Life Center, which welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually Founded in 1981, the Feiro Marine Life [...]
2026

New York City: Gateway to a Nation

Feature Story by Gavin Truckenmiller Immigration. A word, a topic, an action, one that is just as deeply woven into the story of the United States of America today as it was when the nation [...]
2026

Sleepless in Sin City

Feature story by Lovis Bienefeld Monday: It’s Monday the second of march. After a long trip that started at 2:30 a.m. at the students’ dorms in Port Angeles, followed by a several-hour stay at SEA-TAC [...]
2026

The Critic’s Guide to surviving New York City for 6 days

Feature story by Sarah Rayne The Big Apple, Gotham, The City That Never Sleeps. New York City, a bustling hub of blended cultures and rich history, accommodates 8.5 million residents and 65 million tourists per [...]
2026

Is President Donald Trump a fascist? Or are we misusing the word?

Commentary by Sarah Rayne Scholars generally describe “fascism” as a form of authoritarian leadership and ultranationalism that seeks to erode democratic institutions. But what does that actually mean? And why are people using that word [...]
2026

The Cayman Turtle Centre

By Chris Hart Last week, I went on cruise for my birthday and one of the stops along the way is a small island called Cayman Island. One of the places I was very interested [...]
2026

“Hey, How High Will the Water Get?”

Peninsula College based Coastal Hazards Specialist Ian Miller reports increased demand for sea level rise data By Gavin Truckenmiller The scenic coastline of the Olympic Peninsula, home to both a National Park and a Marine [...]
2026

The Mobile Food Bank

By Lovis Bienefeld A personal account of a location on wheels that feeds people and brings them together. People have already gathered. Some students, a few teachers, but mainly locals. It is the fourth of February [...]
2026

A flame in the night: RV explosion in Safeway parking lot

By Chris Hart On the morning of Friday, January 23rd, at 3:20 AM, I arrived at the Safeway off Highway 101 in Port Angeles. I entered the building and went to the breakroom. When I [...]
2026

Wanting to be heard and fear of being seen: How University of Minnesota students are navigating speech and safety

By Sarah Rayne Alex Pretti lay dying on the frigid pavement of Nicollet Avenue after being shot and killed by federal immigration agents on the morning of January 24th. While many Minnesotans were barely stirring [...]
2026

“I’m angry,” Port Angeles residents take to the streets in response to ICE shootings in Minnesota

By Gavin Truckenmiller “I’m angry,” Bill Buchan replied when asked why he was protesting against the current Trump administration and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday January 20. “I don’t want ICE to intimidate [...]
2026

Peninsula College: A Safe Haven for International Students Amid U.S. Enrollment Decline

By Lovis Bienefeld According to the communications office, approximately 1,491 students are currently enrolled at Peninsula College. Recent enrollment snapshots report that there are 33 international students; that makes about 2.2% of total enrollment at [...]
2025-2026

Sequim Skate Park Vandalized

In Carrie Blake Park on October 30th, the night before Halloween, the Sequim Skate Park was vandalized with targeted hateful messages and symbols resembling swastikas. The vandals behind it were not seen during or in [...]
2025-2026

PAHS Prep Sports at Civic

A Port Angeles High School football player throws the ball through a rainstorm during the final minutes left in the second quarter. Battling heavy rain and a tough defense, Port Angeles pushed until the end, [...]
2025-2026

All Across the Waves

Commuters aboard Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT) Ferries pass time on their voyage from Kingston to Edmondson Saturday, November 1. According to WSDOT.wa.gov over 19 millionpassengers embarked aboard Washington State ferries in 2024. Twenty one [...]
2025-2026

Private Lessons

As a professional vocalist having performed in such places as the LA Master Chorale, Kyra Humphrey has spent nearly her whole life singing. With over 45 years of teaching experience she still trains private vocal [...]
2025-2026

Sequim Public Library

In the early afternoon, the construction of the rebuilt library of Sequim, Washington is nearing completion. The demolition and construction of the library began in 2023, and as of October of 2025, it is expected to be [...]
2025-2026

Olympic National Park Closed

On the evening of Oct. 28, a Washington State Park trooper locked the gate that led to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park due to snow. Few employees are left to tend to the [...]
2025-2026

No Kings I AM ANTIFA

Pro-democracy demonstrators occupy the western sidewalk and courthouse lawn in Port Angeles, Washington. Joining the rest of the country and many parts of the world in a single day, the “No Kings Protest” the 5th [...]
2025-2026

Olympic Medical Center Commission race Position Four

Carleen Bensen (left) and Tara B. Coffin, who are candidates for the open seat Position 4 on theOlympic Medical Center Hospital Commission race, answer questions from members of thePort Angeles Business Association (PABA) during a [...]

Peninsula College Photojournalism Student on the Campaign Trail

June 30, 2021 Comments Off on Peninsula College Photojournalism Student on the Campaign Trail
Peninsula College President Set to Retire after the 2021-2022 Academic Year

June 13, 2021 Comments Off on Peninsula College President Set to Retire after the 2021-2022 Academic Year
TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

March 15, 2021 Comments Off on TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS
Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

January 4, 2021 Comments Off on Attention: Deadline coming up for TIDEPOOLS LITERARY MAGAZINE

TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

by PC Buccaneer Online Editor in 2020 Comments Off on TIDEPOOLS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES 2021 WINNERS

PORT ANGELES, WA. – Tidepools Magazine is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 art and writing contest. Thank you to all who were fearless enough to contribute your creative works. We received so many quality [...]

2020-2021 Posts

The Buccaneer Ghost Staff Spring 2021

Sponsored Content

Webster Scholarship

Tidepools Literary Magazine Open for Submissions

2020 in Pictures

Follow on Facebook