Aaliyana Balderas

CCC Hosts Club Fair

By Aaliyana Balderas / May 5, 2023

On April 11 in the Wacheno Welcome Center, Clackamas Community College held a club fair. There were over ten booths there to share information about their group. The Clackamas Print spoke to Evelyn Faulkner from the STEM club.  STEM club hosts fun events like Lego building competitions, learning how to make a terrarium, making soaps,…

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From hoops to gloves: Meet the CCC freshman taking on two sports at once

By Aaliyana Balderas / March 20, 2023

Being a student athlete requires lots of dedication. During her first year in college, freshman Skylar Groesbeck is playing basketball and softball. The Clackamas Print had the privilege of talking to Groesbeck about her experiences and struggles playing two sports while being a student.  The Clackamas Print: How long have you been playing basketball and…

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Wrestling team aims to make history

By Aaliyana Balderas / February 23, 2023

The Clackamas Community College wrestling team is in high spirits after winning the West Region Championships for the 10th year in a row. CCC beat North Idaho College, one of their biggest competitors, 108.5-105.5. However, they still have more to prove this season.  Two weeks after the West Region Championships, the Cougars are heading across…

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Passing their love for basketball

By Aaliyana Balderas / February 23, 2023

For the Martineau family, basketball and Clackamas Community College have always been a part of their lives. CCC’s head women’s basketball coach and Director of Health/PE, Jim Martineau, has been married to CCC Academic Advisor PJ Martineau for 27 years. Their two children, Clay Martineau and CCC athlete Mia Martineau, also both play basketball. Jim…

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Oh Cougie, where art thou?

By Aaliyana Balderas / February 23, 2023

CCCʼs beloved mascot is elusive, hereʼs why Have you ever wondered about Clackamas Community College’s mascot? Cougie is the name of our Cougar mascot here at CCC, but his story seems to be unknown. Mascots are important for school spirit and student engagement, so why is Cougie not so involved? Michelle Baker, the student life…

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A look on and off the court of Men’s basketball at Clackamas Community College

By Aaliyana Balderas / February 7, 2023

The Clackamas Community College men’s basketball team is now halfway through its season. With a 15-7 record, the Cougars are the No. 1 ranked team in the Southern Region and eyeing another NWAC Championship.  Andre Best, a sophomore point guard from Oregon City High School said, “Every team we play is our biggest competition, when…

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Once a Coug, always a Coug

By Aaliyana Balderas / January 30, 2023

Katie Aden, the Assistant Softball Coach here at Clackamas Community College, has been nationally recognized by being named Easton/NCFA Assistant Coach of the Year for 2022. The Clackamas Print had the pleasure of speaking to Aden on her successes, struggles and experiences playing softball and becoming a coach.  The Clackamas Print: How long have you…

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CCC women’s basketball team strives to repeat success

By Aaliyana Balderas / November 30, 2022

As the weather gets colder and winter approaches, so does basketball season. The Women’s Basketball team at Clackamas Community College ended their 2021-2022 season ranked top four in the Northwest. Finishing last season with a loss to Peninsula, the cougars are ready to make their way to the top again this season. Hemani Kalia is…

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Serving from Hawaii to Oregon

By Aaliyana Balderas / November 2, 2022

Clackamas Community College welcomes students from all over the world. Joining our volleyball team this year was Braeanna Moises, a freshman from Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii. She shared her experiences moving from Hawaii to Oregon so far, and joining the volleyball team here at Clackamas Community College.  The Clackamas Print: Why did you decide to…

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Unclog your mind at the Tulip Festival

By Aaliyana Balderas / May 9, 2022

Spring is the season of nature and regrowth. Trees begin to regain their leaves, vegetables become ripe and delicious, and flowers begin to bloom brightly. Some see tulips as a sign that spring has sprung, and here in Oregon when the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival opens. The 38th season ended May 8, and the festival…

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