Get social, Tritons!

Are you proud to be an Edmonds CC Triton? Tag us on social media and share your Triton experience with others. Use #BeATriton! Snap and share a #Tritonselfie on Blue Fridays!

Coming soon: #TritonTakeover with the Edmonds CC Athletics Dept! Follow Edmonds CC on Instagram and watch for Instagram Takeovers by the Triton Athletics teams.

Who to Know

Extra, extra! A Q&A with Thomas Common, editor-in-chief of The Triton Review

The Triton Review is Edmonds CC’s independent, student-run newspaper.

Thomas earned his Associate in Arts transfer degree and graduated from Edmonds CC this past spring. He plans on transferring to the University of Washington to pursue a bachelor’s degree in either biology or chemistry, and going on to earn a Master of Education degree. His goal is to teach within the public school system in a low-income district.

Why did you want to be the editor-in-chief of The Triton Review?

I wanted an opportunity to repay the support I received from the campus community over the last two years. This position brings with it both visibility and the chance to guide conversations on important and controversial topics related to the campus.

I hope to be a capable campus steward, and that The Review serves as a window for those in the campus community to learn more about others, and in turn, learn more about themselves. I'm enthusiastic to hear what staff, faculty, and especially students have to say about Edmonds CC and our efforts to keep important issues visible.

-What's the best part of the job so far?

Well, it's a five-figure income – if you include the cents columns.

Jokes aside, it has to be the incredible sense of purpose. Over the summer, I spent a lot of time thinking about what I could bring to the position, and what my goals were. Now that we've had our first staff meeting, and I've introduced myself around campus in my new capacity, a sense of duty to the student body has overtaken me.

-What types of stories will be in The Triton Review (brief explanation about the sections and what types of stories will be featured, in general)?

We will continue to feature news, sports, arts and entertainment, and opinion sections. We are excited to announce the unveiling of a new section of the paper called “Diverse Voices,” which will highlight underrepresented groups of students on campus. As many students can tell you, there is no single, universal college experience.

The Triton Review office is in Brier Hall. The next fall quarter issues will be distributed on Nov. 28. Editorial staff meetings are open to the public. Students are welcome to attend and pitch, critique, or submit story ideas. Student editorials and letters to the editor are also welcome. Questions and submissions can be sent to thetritoneditor@gmail.com.

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Meet your student representative: Lia Andrews

Edmonds CC student Lia Andrews was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve from July through June 2017 as the Edmonds Community College Board of Trustees Student Trustee.

Lia’s position on the board will have a direct impact on students, as the student trustee is one of six voting members of the board.

Lia said the board members are the policy makers for the college, and “implementing a student position reflects a progressive outlook on their part.”

“Having a student on the board can offer much-needed insight into what students are actually thinking and what students are actually wanting and needing from the college,” she said.

For Lia, the position carries a lot of weight, but ultimately, she said it is a position of service.

“I’ve always approached this kind of work, whether it’s student government or student trustee, with that mindset,” Lia said.

She comes to the board with previous experience on the college’s student executive board and as an outreach coordinator for the campus environmental sustainability team.

Lia will complete her Associate in Arts degree in winter 2017. She would like to transfer to the University of Washington and pursue a bachelor’s in Environmental Science and Resource Management.

You can read more at edcc.edu/news

Where to Go ...

To Eat

Here’s some food options when energy is low and hunger strikes! We know students and staff are using time, energy, and brainpower to stay energized through the final stretch of the quarter, so we’ve put together a list of the best campus eats for you.

Triton Espresso and Triton II Espresso, Mountlake Terrace Hall lobby and Mukilteo Hall lobby 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs., and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri. Triton Espresso offers everything from your first latté of the day to fresh-baked scones, wraps, sandwiches, and salads to keep you going all day! Campus favorites include white chocolate mochas, s’mores mochas, and Red Bull Italian sodas.

Brier Grill, Brier Hall, first floor
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri.
Waffle Fries. Need we say more? The Brier Grill waffle fries have been voted the most popular item on the campus café menu. Other options include breakfast until 10 a.m., homemade pastries, wood-fired pizzas, burgers, fresh fruit, salads, sandwiches, sushi, coffee, energy drinks, candy, and various grab-and-go items. Happy hour: 3-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Save $1 on a hot entree or sandwich.

College Café, Brier Hall 105
11:30 a.m-1 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.

Cookies! Rivals of the waffle fries that are baked fresh daily by Edmonds CC Culinary Arts students. The College Café is also a full service restaurant that features new menu items each week and is run by Culinary Arts students. Stop by the bulletin board in Brier Hall 105 and check out the café’s weekly menu!

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To Get Help with Classwork

Stuck on an assignment or need someone to edit a paper? Go to the Learning Support Center in Mukilteo Hall room 113.

The center offers free tutoring services for accounting, biology, business technology, computer information systems, Canvas intro, languages, logic, chemistry, economics, computer science, and math (all levels).

The Writing Center, staffed with both instructors and accomplished peer tutors, offers free support to students on writing assignments in any subject area and at any stage in the writing process. They can help students at any point in the writing process with brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing. Grammar Corner – New this fall! A free, drop-in service that any student – non-native and native English speakers – can use for support with editing strategies and focused grammar error inquiries. Students will work with faculty. Fall quarter hours: 2-4 p.m. through the end of the quarter.

“While students visit the Learning Support Center for free, drop-in tutoring, students most often comment that the center provides a sense of community and belonging." -Jeremiah Roland, Learning Support Center director

What to Do … Campus Happenings

Get involved! #BeATriton Check out the Edmonds CC events calendar for a complete list of events. Here are some free events:

TEDxSnoIsleLibraries 2016 - Transformations 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Woodway 202
Join us for a live-stream viewing of the SnoIsleLibrariesTEDX 2016 event at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. The annual event features 17 speakers who will address this year’s theme of “Transformations.” TEDx events are designed to inspire wonder, deep thought, reflection, and new meaningful connections with speakers who come together on a global stage to share ideas worth spreading.

Cheer on the Tritons!

Edmonds CC has seven athletic teams as part of the Northern Region of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). Student athletes are giving it their all in the classrooms and on the fields and courts this fall. Let’s pack the stands and cheer for our Triton teams!

Tritons Women’s Volleyball heads to Tacoma for NWAC Championships! First time since 2008. Go Lady Tritons!

The Edmonds CC volleyball team finished its regular season tied with Olympic College for fourth place in the NWAC North. Edmonds CC topped the Rangers in a 3-2 (25-12, 25-17, 7-25, 20-25, 15-10) thriller last Thursday in Seaview Gym.

With the win, the Tritons advance to the NWAC Championships with an opening match at 4:30 p.m. Thursday against Linn-Benton. Go Lady Tritons!

Upcoming Home Games:
Men’s Basketball:
6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Edmonds CC vs. Blue Mountain CC
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Edmonds CC vs. Wenatchee Valley CC
5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Edmonds CC vs. Lane CC
4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Edmonds CC vs. Columbia Basin College

Women’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball will be competing against Blue Mountain CC and Treasure Valley CC Dec. 2-3 in Pendleton, Ore. Then, they’ll head to Wenatchee, Wash. to compete Dec. 16-18 in the Wenatchee Crossover.

Follow Triton Athletics on Twitter @EdCCTritons1 and find them on Facebook at Edmonds CC Tritons. Visit edcc.edu/athletics for team info.

Important Deadlines

Registration for winter quarter is now open! Winter quarter runs from Jan. 3 through March 17. Register early to get the classes you want. Go to edcc.edu/schedule.

Complete your FAFSA now for the 2016-17 academic year. our FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, for the 2017-18 school year is due! To get started today, go to fafsa.ed.gov. Edmonds CC’s school code is 005001.

In the news

Did you know? Washington state will have about 740,000 job openings in the next five years, but there may not be enough qualified workers to fill them.

Watch this KING 5 feature “Cradle to career: Washington companies push for more learning” for more information on the state’s future job prospects, and a cameo from Edmonds CC Energy Management grad Chester Curtis!

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Edmonds CC Jazz & Salsa Band to heat up Havana with your help

The Edmonds CC Jazz & Salsa Band will head to Cuba in March to serve as Jazz Ambassadors and listen and learn from some of the greats in Afro-Cuban music! The band is currently fundraising for the trip. If you’d like to make a donation, visit edcc.edu/cuba for more information. And, check out the awesome press they’ve received below:

KOMO 4 News, “Edmonds CC Jazz and Salsa Band hopes to play its way to Cuba”

KING 5 News, “Edmonds Community College musicians hope to play in Cuba”

The Herald, “EdCC student band traveling to Cuba to learn from Latin greats”

MyEdmondsNews.com “Edmonds Community College Salsa Club could heat up Havana, but needs community’s help”

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Get moving for student success at the Edmonds CC Foundation 5K Walk and Run

The Edmonds Community College Foundation will hold its inaugural 5K Walk and Run on Saturday, Nov. 19, to promote healthy living within our community while raising funds for student success. Join in this community event to help the Edmonds CC Foundation fund student scholarships, emergency assistance funds, and innovation grants. More information here: edcc.edu/foundation/5k .

MyEdmondsNews.com “Get moving for student success at Edmonds CC Walk and Run Nov. 19”

Spotlight on Campus Safety and Security

Edmonds CC Campus Security is at Woodway Hall 214. You can reach an officer anytime at 425.754.0154. Campus Security can also be reached through any of the yellow call boxes on campus. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed noon to 1 p.m.

Did you know? You can receive text message alerts on your cellphone and email notifications to your personal email about campus closures and emergencies through the campus Triton Alert system. Sign up now at edcc.edu/tritonalert.