Category: Around Campus

When discussing common avian residents here in West Barnstable, it is impossible to ignore the Black-capped Chickadee. They are recognized more widely for their two-note whistle you’ve likely heard in the distance on a warm day than for their appearance.

March 26, 2024

Eyes are said to be the window to the soul. But what do 4Cs students wear on the soles of their feet? Is it for comfort, style, or to be trendy? Pictures tell a thousand words so it's up to you to decide.

March 26, 2024

Alice Stanne, a member of the New England Book Artists organization, created her piece “Wading” with the feeling of the waves at the beach in mind. Stanne is one of 26 artists belonging to the NEBA organization who were asked by the Higgins Art Gallery to create pieces that encapsulate Cape Cod for an exhibit currently on display at the Tilden Arts Center, aptly named “Cape Bound.” Stanne’s “Wading” is about a foot and a half tall piece consisting of six individual panels that are connected in an accordion like fashion

March 5, 2024

Calling all book lovers. 4Cs is offering book lovers to chance to spend Valentine’s Day reading Trevor Noah's memoir, “Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood.”

February 13, 2024

Cape Cod Community College publishes student writing and art in three publications.

February 7, 2024

Female hygiene products can range from $10-$20 per month, never mind the additional cost of bras and underwear. All these items are available free of charge for 4Cs students. The Student Wellness Office partnered with the nonprofit Dignity Matters to ease this burden. Tampons, pads, and liners are stocked throughout the bathrooms on campus. Student Wellness case manager Cheryl Kramer welcomes students to stop by if they need more feminine hygiene products – at no cost – to take home.

February 7, 2024

David Gergen might have dodged a bullet on March 30, 1981. That’s the day John Hinckley Jr. opened fire at Ronald Reagan outside a hotel in Washington, D.C., wounding the president and three others. Gregen, Reagan’s presidential adviser, wasn’t there. He was at a meeting in the West Wing of the White House when the shooting occurred.

December 12, 2023

The 4C’s Brazilian Luncheon transported our taste buds straight to Brazil. Held Dec. 5 Grossman Commons Café, it featured traditional delights, transforming the typical lunch hour into a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors representing Brazil's rich culture. On the menu: shaved Brazilian-style brisket, grilled pineapple with mango, Brazilian chicken with coconut milk, fried plantain, rice, black beans, and, for dessert, Brazilian-style coconut cake.

December 12, 2023

Cape Cod Community College is a commuter school. Everyone has to procure their own transportation to the college. A lot of people at 4C’s choose to drive to school. Driving has to end in parking, which evidently doesn’t always go so well. See accompanying photos (license plates covered to protect the guilty).

November 28, 2023

The 4C’s Wilkens Library is said to be a vibrant hub of learning, research, and resources designed to support the students, faculty, and staff throughout their academic journey. Whether a student needs access to extensive collections of books, online databases, research assistance, or just a quiet space to study, the Wilkens Library is available. 

November 28, 2023