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Five last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas

By Max Coleman / May 9, 2026

By Max Coleman Staff Writer Mother’s Day comes around only once a year; now is the time to show your mother you love and appreciate her. Getting your mom that perfect heartfelt gift can be hard, and long before you know it, Mother’s Day is upon you. So, here are some recommendations for a few…

Remembering former student Diana Minko

By Gabe Elmosleh / May 6, 2026

By Gabriel Elmosleh Co-Editor-in-Chief Diana Minko, a former student at Clackamas Community College and employee at the Cougar Cafe, was killed in a car accident on Highway 217. She was 21 years old. Minko’s guardians, Jessica Altman-Pollack and Loretta Altman-Pollack, first met her when she was 16. They had already adopted Minko’s younger brothers before…

Fake protein, fake gains?

By Madyson Muresan / May 6, 2026

By Madyson Muresan Arts & Culture Editor Social media fitness trends come and go, but this fad seems to have more of a grip on the average consumer. Whether it be athletes, gym-goers or everyday people, artificial protein has entered the daily lives of everyone.  With the rising emphasis on protein consumption among fitness influencers,…

Case almost cracked: mock detectives play Sherlock Holmes themed mystery game 

By Oliver Scripter / May 6, 2026

By Oliver Scripter Staff Writer In March of 1888, six aspiring detectives scurried through the streets of Victorian London, desperate to find the dastardly killer of Courtney Allen, president of the Grant Arms company and a man deeply entangled in scandals. This gang of detectives eagerly tracked trails of contradictions and deception, exposing ripe drama…

No rats, no bats, wear your hard hats: college’s underground tunnels twist and turn

By Daysi Cardenas / May 5, 2026

By Daysi Cardenas Staff Writer Underneath Clackamas Community College lies a series of underground tunnels stretching from Randall Hall to Wacheno Welcome Center. These tunnels are filled with pipes and wires that power the buildings and supply water all over campus.  College employees Andrew Tonkin and James Logan took The Clackamas Print staff on a…

Blast from the past: former CCC wrestling coach resigns from Oregon State

By Jackson Smith / May 5, 2026

By Jackson Smith & Gabriel Elmosleh Web Editor & Co-Editor-in-Chief Josh Rhoden, award-winning associate head coach for Oregon State University’s wrestling team, and former wrestling coach for Clackamas Community College, has stepped down from OSU after four years. Rhoden’s resignation comes after OSU’s wrestling team won its third Pac-12 wrestling championship in three years. Before…

CCC students experience rising fuel costs: Here’s what to expect and how to manage it

By Cannon Russo / May 4, 2026

Cannon Russo Staff Writer As the crisis in the Middle East develops, students at Clackamas Community College are unexpectedly facing price increases.  Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas County have seen an over $2-per-gallon price spike since January of this year, leaving many CCC students concerned about their finances. Last February, the Strait of Hormuz closed following…

Cougars fall short in doubleheader v.s. Lane Community College

By Jordan Fichtman / May 4, 2026

By Jordan Fichtman Staff Writer Clackamas Community College fell short against Lane Community College on the long-awaited new turf baseball field on April 18. On a hot, sunny day for baseball, the Cougars played their first games v.s. Lane Community College. As of May 4, Lane Community College holds a record of 31-15 (.674), and…

After six years, head of IT leaves CCC

By Cole Sowders / May 4, 2026

Cole Sowders News Editor Clackamas Community College’s Chief Information Officer Saby Waraich is stepping down after six years. His departure comes as colleges and businesses face rising cybersecurity risks and rapid changes in artificial intelligence, two areas Waraich said require more urgency from educational institutions.  During his tenure, CCC experienced two major cyberattacks, including a…

10th annual Garage Band strikes a chord at CCC

By Wesley Northcote / April 29, 2026

By Wesley Northcote & Jackson Smith Associate Social Media Editor & Web Editor Students rocked out at the tenth annual garage band hosted by Clackamas Community College for the prize of a scholarship to CCC or studio time to hone in their musical talent.  The 10th annual garage band competition was hosted on April 10,…