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By Morgan Armitage Sports Editor Diet is an ever-debated topic in media. There’s always a new fad to follow, whether it be praising protein or demonizing fats. This is especially prevalent amongst collegiate athletes. Turns out, the diet of an athlete is just as important as their training regimen. And more than that, each sport…
By Kitty Encinas Staff Writer The Clackamas Print interviewed Andrew Tonkin, the lead facilities technician and a member of the Clackamas Community College Association of Classified Employees bargaining team. He spoke about his past in the U.S. Navy and his experience working at CCC. The Clackamas Print: How did you get into this field? Tonkin:…
By Jackson Smith Web Editor All good things must come to an end. This March, that rang true for Cougar basketball. This season, the Clackamas Cougars women’s basketball team went undefeated with a 32-0 record, and undefeated in the NWAC southern conference going 16-0. The Cougars didn’t get their storybook ending though, losing 57-46 in…
By Wesley Northcote Staff Writer Clackamas Community College celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. The college was built in 1966, initially holding classes at Gladstone High School until it established its 165-acre campus in 1968. In 1975, the college began welcoming a growing number of female students, marking a shift toward greater gender inclusion and…
By Eden Selman Staff Writer Scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. You can submit scholarship requests until April 15, 2026. The scholarship application is open to students enrolled at Clackamas Community College and those planning to attend CCC. The only requirement is to take at least six credits per term and…
By Quinton Prudhomme News Editor Is the Cougar Cafe’s refrigerator running, or making a run for it? Jewel Hospitality, a private catering business that works out of the Cougar Cafe, will not be renewing their contract with the college, which ends June 30, 2026. One of the retiring owners of Jewel Hospitality, Michelle Sarber, said…
By Cole Sowders Staff Writer For what feels like the millionth time, Clackamas Community College is planning to raise tuition. Each new increase brings the same questions: how much more will students be expected to pay? How will it affect enrollment? And at what point does the cost begin to outweigh the opportunity? Proposed changes…
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…
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…
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…