Dean Bechard

Tuesday at 2 – The Rose City Brass Quintet

By Dean Bechard / May 15, 2023

The Rose City Brass Quintet held an exhilarating performance during Clackamas Community College’s concert series, Tuesday at 2. The event was performed at Niemeyer Center’s band room in N119 on CCC’s Oregon City Campus. The space was packed with students, faculty and community members gathering around to listen to the brilliant performance. “Their performance was…

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Garage Band Festival provides platform for young musicians to showcase their talents

By Dean Bechard / May 2, 2023

Clackamas Community College hosted its annual Garage Band Festival on Friday, April 21, showcasing some of the best up-and-coming musical talents in the region. The festival, held at the Clackamas Repertory Theatre on CCC’s Oregon City campus, featured a diverse lineup of bands performing genres ranging from heavy metal to indie rock. The festival highlighted…

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Riding in a Police Car… Intentionally?

By Dean Bechard / April 5, 2023

Are you thinking about joining the Oregon City Police Department? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a law enforcer?  The Clackamas Print took a tour around Oregon City’s Police Department and interviewed the Operating Captain David Edwins about how to start a career in law enforcement and its benefits.  The Clackamas Print:…

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CCC tuition may increase by $4 per credit for next academic year

By Dean Bechard / March 21, 2023

Correction: A previous version of this story stated a vote on a tuition increase had already been taken. It will be discussed this month. During the Board of Educations last meeting in March of 2023, Clackamas Community College discussed increasing student tuition for the next academic year by $4 per credit, and a $2 increase…

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CCC hires new theater director

By Dean Bechard / February 22, 2023

CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOMES JAYNE STEVENS Jayne Stevens is the new part-time theater director here at Clackamas Community College. She has been at CCC since Fall Term 2022 and has many plans coming up for the Theatre Program. The Clackamas Print interviewed Jayne about her thoughts on becoming the new theater director and her knowledge…

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The Passing of Vincent Humphreys on Campus

By Dean Bechard / February 14, 2023

Vincent Humphreys, 54, was discovered on the Oregon City Clackamas Community College campus in the Transit Station by TriMet employees during routine patrol on Nov. 20, 2022. Clackamas Fire Department was on the scene and confirmed Mr. Humphreys deceased at 5:06 a.m. The Clackamas Print could not confirm the cause of death and family members…

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Clackamas County Adds New Bus Route

By Dean Bechard / February 10, 2023

Clackamas Community College shut down their shuttle bus due to insufficient funding and personnel during Fall Term 2022. Clackamas County will reconnect the shuttle service for local areas that are hard to get to by transit In March or April of this year.  The Clackamas Print spoke with John Ginsburg; Director of Student Life Title…

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Calling all theater recruits: CCC theater department invites students to join in

By Dean Bechard / November 30, 2022

Thinking of joining the Theater Department at Clackamas Community College? There are many benefits when signing up to be a part of our theater program. CCC and Clackamas Repertory Theatre director, Jayne Stevens, spoke about the Theater Department and the benefits when joining. Students play a big role in the Theater Department. Stevens explains that…

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Stupid Ghost, stupendous performance

By Dean Bechard / November 15, 2022

This upcoming weekend, Clackamas Community College is performing “Stupid Ghost” by Savannah Reich. When people think of ghosts, they usually think of scary, paranormal beings that come to haunt you. On this stage, the ghosts simply like to chill, vibe and listen to ‘80s dance music.  Sydney Palmer stars as the Ghost, who is attached…

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College Cancels Shuttle

By Dean Bechard / October 11, 2022

Shuttle Bus had been suspended due to the lack of use by students. CCC has discontinued their shuttle bus.  “The county has a lot more experience in operating a transit system and making shuttle routes.” said John Ginsburg, director of Student Life, a resource which helps students plan their learning development located in the Wacheno…

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