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YVC alumnus John Goertzen on stage in a production of

Finding his voice

February 6, 2026 | Dustin Wunderlich

John Goertzen (AA, 2011) came to 鶹Ƶ as a Running Start student in 2008 and discovered his passion for singing. Since then, Goertzen has served as music director of a local opera company, composed music, helped conduct a community...

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English Instructor Jennifer Murphy talks to a student during a writing workshop

Out of the chaos

February 6, 2026 | Dustin Wunderlich

In January 2026, English Instructor Jennifer Murphy and 16 students in two of her fall quarter English classes — Creative Writing and Writers & Ideas — celebrated the publication of “Our Own Chaos,” a journal featuring poems, short stories...

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Athletics trainer Bob Grimes helps treat student-athletes in YVC's training room

Stretch, Tape, Repeat

February 6, 2026 | Dustin Wunderlich

On game day, Yaks athletics trainer Bob Grimes gets in early to prepare tape, bandages and other supplies that may be needed during a game. With six teams to tend to, however, Grimes doesn’t just focus all his attention on whatever team is playing...

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Joel Yellow Owl takes jump shot

Basketball standout makes impact in community

February 6, 2026 | Dustin Wunderlich

During his two seasons at YVC, Joel Yellow Owl was not only a standout player for the Yaks, including being named to the Northwest Athletics Conference 2014 East Region First Team, he also proved himself in the classroom and earned All-Academic honors...

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Women's basketball player Jemini Davis on the court

Athletics Photo Gallery | Winter 2026

February 6, 2026 | Brandon Mendoza & Dustin Wunderlich

View recent photos of 鶹Ƶ's athletics teams in action.

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