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By Cannon Russo Staff Writer Alina Krolenbrock? “Aye,” she states. David Chitsazan? “Aye,” he replies without a beat. Board Chair Byers? “Aye, the motion passes.” The crowd of red shirt-wearing faculty and staff that had been waiting on the edge of their seats for those last words, erupt into cheer. “There are 7 members on…
By Morgan Armitage Sports Editor It is week eight of spring term as I write this. My teachers are talking about finals already. As I walked into class this morning, my sociology professor asked if anyone had started their final essay yet. I have not. Week 11 feels so far away even though I know…
By Oliver Scripter Staff Writer It was a sunny 68°F day at Clackamas Community College in Clairmont Hall on May 8. The annual Horticulture Plant Sale was in full swing. Folks from all walks of life were buying plants of all types for Mother’s Day, assisted by the volunteers, students and faculty serving the horticulture…
By Jackson Smith Web Editor Clackamas Community College holds many athletes from all walks of life. Some come from other counties, some from out of state and even some from different countries. One athlete from out of state is Natalia Pastrana, an infielder for the Cougars softball team. Pastrana hails from the small island of…
Clackamas Community College’s annual student art show runs through June 3 in the Alexander Gallery. An awards ceremony was held on May 12 with guest judge and Portland-based artist Paula Bullwinkel, who announced the awards before the exhibit’s grand opening. The exhibition showcases artwork made from CCC students in a multitude of disciplines including ceramics,…
By Morgan Armitage Sports Editor There’s a lot of debate about student-athletes and which part comes first — the student or the athlete? College athletics are incredibly time-consuming, and so is being a student. So are the sports worth the time-suck? Or are they getting in the way of these students’ future careers? Corbin Allen,…
By Madyson Muresan Arts & Culture Editor In times such as these, we all have to make choices. Some of which we can be proud of and some are only whispered behind closed doors. Think back to when you were 17 and thought you knew who you wanted to be and what to become. Did…
By Jackson Smith and Kat Carranza Encinas Web Editor and Staff Writer For college students who are sick of fast fashion and searching to purchase secondhand, there are some thrift stores near Clackamas Community College that offer a variety of options at affordable prices for students. These thrift stores allow college students to save their…
By Jackson Smith and Kat Carranza Encinas Web Editor and Staff Writer For college students who are sick of fast fashion and searching to purchase secondhand, there are some thrift stores near Clackamas Community College that offer a variety of options at affordable prices for students. These thrift stores allow college students to save their…
By Jackson Smith Web Editor With the spring term coming to a close, Clackamas Community College athletes face a difficult choice. Second year athletes, like many other students, have the option to transfer to university. This could be to further their education for future careers, further their athletics in hopes of playing in the pros…