Special Events/Holidays

Haunt your Halloween party with this cookbook from hell

By Madyson Muresan / October 27, 2025

By Madyson Muresan Co-Arts & Culture Editor   The Mistress of the Dark has just bewitched this spooky season with her new “Cookbook from Hell”. The goth icon, Elvira, has published a cookbook on September 30, featuring many frighteningly fun recipes for your own Halloween party. Cassandra Peterson adopted the persona of Elvira in 1981…

Garage Band Competition brings headbanging to campus

By Carter Nall / May 17, 2025

By Carter Nall Staff Writer   Loud feedback and rock music blared at the 9th annual Garage Band Competition held in the Niemeyer Center at Clackamas Community College on April 19. Ten bands played in the competition and they all played one song for the judges, who were faculty in the music department. After the…

Sowing support: farmers market cultivates food access for all

By Madyson Muresan / May 16, 2025

By Madyson Muresan Staff Writer Students can reap the full extent of your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at the Oregon City Farmer’s Market. The Oregon City Farmer’s Market has many programs for food-insecure families, such as their SNAP program, Double Up Food Bucks and the Power Of Produce club. As the farmers market gets…

Costume class stitches creativity, community and personal projects

By Frankie Shorey / May 5, 2025

By Frankie Shorey Staff Writer Students looking to develop their costuming and sewing skills can take part in a three-part costume class offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. on campus next school year. TA-121 to TA-123, designed to be taken in order starting in the fall, is open to students of…

College celebrates Lao New Year 

By Laura Southers / April 25, 2025

By Laura Southers  Staff Writer   A luncheon celebrating the Laos New Year was held by the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander student club on April 16.  Typical Laoatian dishes, like fried rice larb (minced chicken with lime, herbs, and onions), stir-fried noodles, papaya salad, garlic green beans, and lemongrass, curried chicken skewers…

College honors Black history with community quilt

By Greg Gomez / February 21, 2025

By Greg Gomez Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, the Multicultural Center at Clackamas Community College is asking students and staff to bring a quilt square or create one at crafting events to make a community quilt. Miranda James, coordinator of the Multicultural Center, said the quilt is a way to honor Black…

Los Mismos plays La Parranda De Woodburn

By Carlos Rodriguez-Picazo / February 20, 2025

By Carlos Rodriguez-Picazo Photo Editor

‘Love Hurts’ breaks hearts in theaters

By Tomas Alonso / February 10, 2025

By Tomas Alonso Staff Writer 40 years after the success of “The Goonies” and two years after his Academy Award for best supporting actor, Ke He Quan leads an action comedy of his own, “Love Hurts.” The film follows Marvin Gable (Quan) a former hitman turned successful realtor thrust back into the brutal world of…

Top 5 Valentine’s Day Spots in Portland

By Frankie Shorey / February 10, 2025

By Frankie Shorey Staff Writer With Valentine’s Day around the corner, finding the perfect spot to celebrate can take some time. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a unique date night, or a cozy evening in, there are many great options. Here are five must-visit places to make your Valentine’s Day special.  A Southern-Style Romantic…

Never say never to New York

By Ethan M. Rogers / June 4, 2024

By Ethan Rogers Editor in Chief After the 1971 release of the movie “Goldfinger,” actor Sean Connery vowed that he would “never again” play the role of James Bond. In 1983 Connery starred in the Bond classic, “Never Say Never Again.” I had an opportunity there to learn from the wisdom of others; I swore…