The Rat Post

     Man, how times have changed since my first introduction back in April… Almost a year later, and here I am still at Linn-Benton!      Not much has changed, aside from the usual “tweaks” in my degree focus and change of universities after LBCC. I originally thought about going to Arizona State after, but have settled on Oregon State to pursue my bachelors in Marine Studies and my masters in Oceanography.      Of course, once again, aside from the usual class assignment to say what's new. I am writing this and updating you all because I am taking Journalism 215 this term with Rob Priewe.      I’m still into surfing and actually entered my first surf contest this past September and came in 15th. Currently we are in the process of remodeling a former Bellingham School District bus that we purchased in Washington at Northwest Bus Sales. We are almost finished with No Rain the Bus.      As my last introducti...

At a Glance: Kristina Holton Occupation: Dean of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Linn-Benton Community College and Board Director of the AWCC and local School Board in Junction City Age: 43 Hometown: Junction City, Oregon Family: Married, 2 daughters Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Master’s in Mathematics Education; Doctorate in Educational Leadership – all from Oregon State University Years at LB: Seven years Before teaching at LB: Lane Community College Math Resource Center Director, Interim Dean of Math and Engineering at LCC, middle school and high school teacher, and instructional coach Favorite Teams: Linn-Benton Roadrunners, Oregon State University Favorite Sports: Tennis, cross country, swimming, and football Other Interests: Skydiving (soon), music, traveling, hanging out with friends/family, leadership, math, active in American Association for Women in Community Colleges – AAWCC local and state level -----------------------------------------------...

Photo copyright Skylar Wilkerson After my Q&A with Nick May, Matt Scotton sent me an email connecting me to Michelle Kobold. She was the instructor that taught the graphic design class that was commissioned by May to create the stickers. Mrs. Kobold followed up with an email with the names of those students that made the stickers, Nicole Johnson, Jack Hagner, Hadassah Zderad, and Carlos Torres. They created the stickers during the winter 2025 term. I then scheduled a Q&A session with the students, Johnson, Hagner, and Torres. Zderad was unavailable for the meeting. In case you were wondering, they were the one who designed the Uno-style ones and the LB pancake-style sticker! What was the idea behind the sticker? Torres: So I designed the “Find Your Path” sticker and the “LBCC Backpack,” so my kind of inspiration behind them was a 90s internet sort of vibe. I wanted it to look very digital in its design, but still kind of childlike and playful. That was kind of the idea I was...

(Photo Credit: Anthony Quintano  - 2017) O‘ahu, the third-largest and the most populated archipelago, and home to Honolulu, Hawaii. The island has much to offer, and is best known for its blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and historical significance to the native Hawaiians, the Kānaka. It is also home to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, the legendary North Shore – known for its big wave surfing – and the dormant volcano, Diamond Head. While O‘ahu has much to offer compared to the other islands, it also offers a more bustling city/suburban experience with a diverse atmosphere. Maui is known for its relaxed atmosphere, stunning scenery, and focus on nature and relaxation. Kauai, the oldest island, is famed for its lush natural beauty, including the Waimea Canyon and Napali Coast. And lastly, The Big Island, the youngest and largest of them all, features diverse ecosystems, including volcanoes, rainforests, and deserts. However, what has always intrigued me most about O‘ahu i...