Sports
Cole Sowders Sports Editor The first week of college can feel like stepping onto the field and not knowing where the lines are. New students are learning their schedules, finding their classrooms and meeting new people they may have never seen before. Student-athletes face different challenges, however: learning how to balance practices, games and academics…
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…
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 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…
By Jacob Graves Co-Editor-in-Chief When thinking of premier destinations for athletes searching for a college after high school, Clackamas Community College may not come to mind at first; after all, the college doesn’t even have a football team, and hasn’t since 1977. Community colleges across the country often serve as a bridge for Division I,…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…