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By Molly Walsh

Every student at South Puget Sound Community College has a story leading to their pursuit of higher education, whether it is to advance or change their current career path or to develop new skills. A vital part of that story for many students are scholarships, particularly those offered by the SPSCC Foundation.

In a yearly roundup by Weekly Volcano, theater critic Alec Clayton named SPSCC’s rendition of “Fun Home,” based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, the number two local theatre production of the 2018-19 season.

Having previously called the production “one of the best plays you’ll see this year” in an article from The Olympian, Clayton made known the impact this production would make in the community, which was the first of its kind in the Olympia area.

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By Molly Walsh

With a 56-year history and over 50,000 alumni, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) has developed deep connections to the Olympia community. And ties to the college are especially apparent at the Olympia Farmers Market. On any given Saturday, the market is ripe with alumni, family and employers of SPSCC students, both operating booths and enjoying the market ambiance.

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By Molly Gilmore

At art exhibitions, the general rule is to look but not touch — and certainly not pick up.

But “The Weight of Privilege Game,” on view as part of South Puget Sound Community College’s Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition, is meant to be played.

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By Molly Walsh

Fall quarter at South Puget Sound Community College ushers in new and returning students to the college campus. Coinciding with the beginning of classes on September 23, the college hosts its annual Welcome Week, a time for students to engage with peers, activities and school resources.

From Westmont College (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
By Tim Heiduk

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By KOMO News Staff

Washington state's community college system is the best in the nation, according to a new study released Monday.

The new report, by personal finance website WalletHub, ranked hundreds of U.S. schools in the American Association of Community Colleges based on 19 different criteria, including costs, efficiency, retention rates, graduation rates and career outcomes.

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By Grant Clark

Growing up in Brazil, where soccer is more religion than sport, Rodrigo Dos Santos Queiroz fondly recalls playing barefoot as a kid in the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

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By Grant Clark

South Puget Sound Community College women’s basketball coach Michael Moore preaches a relentless, fast-paced, defensive-minded brand of play.

With that being said, Angelica Francisco appears to be a perfect fit for the Clippers and exactly the type of player Moore wants on his roster.

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By Molly Walsh

Pivoting to meet the needs of adult and returning students, South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is introducing an extended menu of evening, weekend and online courses beginning fall quarter 2019.