Podcast adds another way of storytelling
By Jamila Lopez
Let’s be honest. Most people may be too busy to sit around and read this whole article. But if it could be read to them, while on their way for cof- fee or to the gym or work, they may stick around for the next topic.
Community Colleges and Universities across the country are beginning to catch on to student pod- casting.
As for Peninsula Col- lege, John Anderson and Boneita Smith, both in- structors are venturing out in having, students ex- plore storytelling through podcasting.
It gives students the opportunity to gain and share knowledge as well a chance for instructors to embrace change and try communicating in a different me- dium, Anderson said.
“Podcasting creates communities, em- powering people to learn from others, and possibly having a better understanding of the world,” he said. Podcasting is becom- ing more popular by the millions because
the format is unique. It’s information and entertainment, in bite size pieces.
Anderson, English Professor, said his class has already put good use to the new podcasting equipment in the library. He said he believes, “podcasting can contrib- ute to other programs the college has to offer, giving students real world experi- ences, forcing them to plan structures and collaborations.” He said his students were excited and ideas were sparking.
I believe if students and instructors take advantage of podcasting this can be a new way to get students to care about learning, also realizing collaborative work is the future of education.
As for instructors, podcasting can be used for curriculum building or academic projects. Anderson said “being able to express yourself with flavor, in different languages, and letting people tell their stories and how they tell them is the heart of this whole idea.”
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Students of Color Conference recruit
Jessie Manzer, student success navigator is recruiting students for the 2020 Students of Color Confer- ence (SOCC).
“SOCC is a great opportunity for students to explore their identity, learn about other cultures and perspectives, and have meaningful conversations with other students across the state,” Manzer said.
The application forms can be found at Student Services, and the ap- plication submission can also be made at Student Services.
The deadline for application sub- mission is March 16.
For more information, contact Manzer at jmanzer@pencol.edu.
Temporary operation
hours for Student
Services
Student Services operation hour for February is
Monday: Closed to the public Tues – Thurs: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The college warns the campus community that Financial Aid access may be further limited even during open hours due to upgrades prepara- tion.
Furthermore, placement testing is limited to pre-arrangement of ap- pointments and access to the building. However, if students have urgent situ- ation, they can email Student Services at PirateCentral@pencol.edu, and they will get students help as soon as possible.
Tess Gallagher and Gary Copeland Lilley’s poetry reading
Tess Gallagher and Gary Copeland Lilley will read their original works of poetry at the Studium Generale on Feb. 20 at 12:35 p.m. at the Little Theater.
It is co-sponsored by the Foothills Writers series and a book signing will follow in the Bookaneer immediately after the poetry reading.
Gallagher whose home town is Port Angeles, claims many wests — the Northwest of America, the North- west of Ireland, and a west even fur- ther to the edge, beyond the physical.
Lilley, on the other hand, has re- ceived the Washington DC Commis- ion on the Arts Fellowship for Poetry, and she is known for her work “The Bushman’s Medicine Show” from Lost Horse Press, and “The Hog Kill- ing” from Blue Horse Press.
For more information, contact Kate Reavey at kreavey@pencol.edu.
Campus alert and prepared for virus contagion
By Monica Tenneson
The Coronavirus, now named COV- ID-19 has been making noise in the news since December 2019. There are safety precautions that have been taken at Pen- insula College.
Marty Martinez, campus safety opera- tions manager, said that the campus has taken the necessary precautions to be sure the campus is safe. There are also multi- level phases of preparation for such cir- cumstances.
“We have a pandemic flu procedure and part of that is based on the World Health Organization procedures,” he said.
The international ferry based in Port Angeles is also taking precautions.
The Black Ball Ferry is rated as one of the cleanest ferries according to Rian
Anderson, Vice President of Terminal Operations. The ferry staff has been do- ing their regular cleanings and disinfec- tion, but more often for this matter.
They are also staying more aware of surfaces that are touched often as well as using lots of hand sanitizer.
According to The New England Jour- nal of Medicine, the first case was report- ed in Wuhan, China.
A 35-year-old man presented to an urgent care clinic in Snohomish County, Wash. on Jan. 19th, with a 4-day history of cough and fever.
According to the Journal, after check- ing into the clinic, the patient put on a mask in the waiting room. After 20 min- utes, he was taken into an examination room and underwent evaluation by a pro- vider.
He disclosed that he had returned to Washington State on Jan. 15 after travel- ing in Wuhan, China.
The patient was treated and isolated as there were extensive treatments and close watch on his condition. On hospital day eight, illness day 12, the patient’s clinical condition improved, the Journal reported.
With similar symptoms to other known viruses, it has struck fear in many as it has rapidly spread around the world without a known cure.
It is an airborne virus that seems simi- lar to the common cold. The symptoms include: shortness of breath, cough and fever.
According to the UN News, the virus can cause pneumonia, which can occur after nine days of having symptoms. This has global health authorities concerned.
“This is only the 5th time that the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of internation- al concern,” according to the UN News website from Feb 3.
To prevent infection from the 2019- nCoV there are precautions that be taken can help prevent infection or spread of the virus.
“Avoid contact with people who are sick, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it into the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a reg- ular household cleaning spray or wipe,” according to the CDC.