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Washingtons make a mark in Oregon

By Addy Stone / March 3, 2026

By Addy Stone Assistant Sports Editor Sisters through it all, the Washington twins are stars on the court for CCC. Alana, number 12, and Mae, number 14, are sophomores this year. Both sisters play at the guard position. Alana averages 18.8 points per game and Mae averages 14.3 points per game. Alana and Mae, originally…

Clackamas staff begins bargaining, and college backtracks on hired lawyer to negotiate

By Quinton Prudhomme / March 3, 2026

Quinton Prudhomme News Editor For the first time since 2023, Clackamas Community College administrators are bargaining with all three staff unions for updated employment contracts. Associate Faculty, Full-time Faculty and Classified staff began the bargaining process in February. The unions aim to come to an agreement with the college before contracts expire June 30. Increased…

Track & field is just a hurdle, throw and a jump away 

By Jackson Smith / March 2, 2026

By Jackson Smith Web Editor With spring coming into bloom, track & field gets ready to open up the lanes for the upcoming season.  The Clackamas Cougars’ track & field team will be attending their first meet of the season on Mar. 6 at Linfield University. This season the team has 50 athletes and counting…

A dark romance if there ever was one: “Witch” hits the stage at CCC

By Madyson Muresan / February 26, 2026

By Madyson Muresan Arts & Culture Editor Pride, greed, envy and wrath — these are four of the seven deadly sins humanity is plagued with throughout history and this play.  “Witch”, by Jen Silverman, follows a dual narrative tying in four different deals made with Scratch, the embodiment of the devil, played by Orion Moss.…

Students ring in the Lunar New Year

By Henry Gonzales / February 26, 2026

By Henry Gonzales Staff Writer Students excitedly celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive traditions and social gatherings. On Feb. 17, 2026, the Multicultural Center hosted a Lunar New Year event which offered traditional festivities.  The event featured red envelopes, known as “Hangbaoi”, which is a traditional gift containing fake money that symbolizes good luck,…

Hear ye, hear ye! The GSA threw the fairest dance in the land.

By Madyson Muresan / February 26, 2026

By Madyson Muresan Arts & Culture Editor Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be spent in a restaurant with your date or alone on your couch with a pint of ice-cream to keep you company. It can be spent talking with friends and dancing the night away.  Clackamas Community College’s Genders and Sexuality Alliance threw a…

Women, wolves and the weight of this world: Paula Bullwinkel brings “Pressure Drop” to Alexander Gallery

By Jacob Graves / February 25, 2026

By Jacob Graves Co-Editor-in-Chief Portland-based artist Paula Bullwinkel visited the college’s Alexander Gallery on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 to showcase her newest exhibit, “Pressure Drop”. Bullwinkel spoke about her work in Niemeyer Center from 12 to 1 p.m., detailing the intricate process and deeper revelations behind the nine new compositions she brought to CCC.  The…

Drama club plays role for campus actors

By Addy Stone / February 23, 2026

By Addy Stone Associate Sports Editor Drama club, thought to be dead, has been brought back to Clackamas Community College. The club is a place to bring people with a love for the arts together to further their knowledge, get more involved in the theatre department and find opportunities to further their career after their…

Powell’s charm can’t save ‘How To Make a Killing’ from its own misfires

By Jackson Arterberry / February 23, 2026

By Jackson Arterberry A/V Editor For an actor who has become one of Hollywood’s most dependable leads, Glen Powell feels stuck in a very specific mode. The confidence, the perfect hair, the easy charm all still work, but in “How To Make a Killing” that polish starts to work against the character. Becket Redfellow is…

Sports betting creates a mental gamble for young adults

By Jackson Smith / February 20, 2026

By Morgan Armitage & Jackson Smith Sports Editor & Web Editor Fans who watch the Super Bowl may have noticed a certain theme in the advertisements. Between the artificial intelligence and weight loss ads, there were also quite a few pushing sports betting or gambling.  Online gambling and sports betting are becoming more prevalent, and…