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On March 6 and 7 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Clackamas Community College wrestling team brought home another NJCAA National Championship, making it their fourth in school history and second in a row after winning the title last season. For the second year in a row, the Cougars outscored Northeastern Oklahoma A&MÂ with 133.5 total points…
The college is refunding nearly $50,000 in institutional fees to hundreds of students. In December of 2019, the college learned from the Department of Education that certain types of fees should not be covered by financial aid funds. As a result, Clackamas Community College is refunding these fees from the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years.…
âMaybe the point is to say, âOkay well youâve had these many injuries to your brain: youâre done. You canât do it anymore.â At what point is that?â said Keoni McHone, head track coach and physical education instructor at Clackamas Community College. McHone survived a car crash two years ago and suffered a traumatic brain…
Before we start, yes, there are Irish accents. The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh is the latest production being put on by the Clackamas Community College theater department. It features a small, diverse cast filled with CCC students and community members. Directed by James Eikrem, the play takes place in Inishmaan, Ireland, a 200-person…
Photos by Lexis Shull Chairs, tables, and bodies flew across the ring as WWE NXT TakeOver took on Portland at the Moda Center on Feb. 16. WWE NXT TakeOver is a professional wrestling show, airing first in May 2014, that includes scripted storylines. These storylines are produced for their TV show, NXT, on a weekly…
Story by Kyler Fleming Sue Zipperer is the new Clackamas Community College bookstore manager. Zipperer came to CCC from the University of Kansas and was previously the Store Manager of a Barnes & Noble in Portland. The Clackamas Print: Whatâs your background? Sue Zipperer: I come from about 27 years in managing [retail] Barnes &…
On January 17 students and faculty were visited by international concert guitarist Francisco Salazar, thanks to David Tutmark and the Oregon Guitar Society. Focusing primarily on traditional Chilean guitar, Salazar showcased skills to a small and inviting audience in Niemeyerâs Music Room. The Portland Guitar Society is a non-profit organization that meets monthly in Portland…
Story by Jonathan Villagomez Famous for its lush green landscapes, ancient history and of course, the Guinness, Ireland is a beautiful country that 31 students and community members got to experience in the final weeks of fall term. Working alongside Dr. Niamh Hamill and John OâConnell of the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland (ISAI),…