Jackson Smith

Jackson Smith is a Co-Editor-in-Chief for The Clackamas Print. He enjoys sports writing, basketball, thrifting, and reading. He plans on transferring to Oregon State University after his time at CCC.

  • Sidelined, a coaches preview: Rami Dear

    By Jackson Smith | November 6, 2026 |

    By Jackson Smith Co-Editor-in-Chief Nearing the end of his second season as head coach for the Clackamas Community College cross country team, Rami Dear is looking to make some noise for the Cougars before crossing the finish line this season. Before becoming a coach at CCC, Dear was an athlete himself. He started running cross…

  • The final chapter of White Rabbit Book Cafe

    By Jackson Smith | October 31, 2026 |

    By Jackson Smith Co-Editor-in-Chief After 12 years of book sales and fueling Oregon City locals with caffeine, the White Rabbit Book Cafe on the corner of Main St and McLoughlin Blvd is closing the book on the family-owned shop for good.  As a bookmark to the end of an era, Sunday, Nov. 1 is the…

  • The final weekend of the great Milwaukie pumpkin hunt

    By Jackson Smith | October 23, 2026 |

    By Ryder Greco-Hall & Jackson Smith Staff Writer & Co-Editor-in-Chief Among the small businesses and quiet streets of Milwaukie, hand-blown glass pumpkins are being hidden with holiday spirit and the hope of bringing the community together.  Throughout the month of October these glass pumpkins have been hidden around on select dates: Oct. 2-3, 8-11, 16-17…

  • Where did The Print travel to this summer?

    By Jackson Smith | October 13, 2026 |

    By Jackson Smith Co-Editor-in-Chief Each year, summer swings around granting the ability for some much needed time off for our staff. Three whole months to visit loved ones, go on hikes, swim in rivers and travel the world. This summer, our staff at The Clackamas Print traveled far and wide in their time off, spontaneously…

  • The Clackamas Print wins 14 awards in 2026 Oregon collegiate contest

    By Jackson Smith | June 2, 2026 |

    By Jackson Smith Web Editor The Clackamas Print won 14 awards at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association newspaper contest, beating out last year’s awards by one. There were five first-place winners from The Print this year. Morgan Armitage, the current sports editor for The Print, won first place for feature stories with her story “Art…

  • From the 808 to the 503: Natalia Pastrana makes waves at CCC

    By Jackson Smith | May 30, 2026 | Comments Off on From the 808 to the 503: Natalia Pastrana makes waves at CCC

    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…

  • Best bang for your buck: thrift spots near campus

    By Jackson Smith | May 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Best bang for your buck: thrift spots near campus

    By Jackson Smith and Kat Carranza Encinas Web Editor and Staff Writer For college students who are sick of fast fashion and searching to purchase secondhand, there are some thrift stores near Clackamas Community College that offer a variety of options at affordable prices for students. These thrift stores allow college students to save their…

  • CCC stars are looking to shine beyond Clackamas

    By Jackson Smith | May 16, 2026 | Comments Off on CCC stars are looking to shine beyond Clackamas

    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…

  • Blast from the past: former CCC wrestling coach resigns from Oregon State

    By Jackson Smith | May 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Blast from the past: former CCC wrestling coach resigns from Oregon State

    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…

  • 10th annual Garage Band strikes a chord at CCC

    By Jackson Smith | April 29, 2026 | Comments Off on 10th annual Garage Band strikes a chord at CCC

    By Wesley Northcote & Jackson Smith Associate Social Media Editor & Web Editor Students rocked out at the tenth annual garage band hosted by Clackamas Community College for the prize of a scholarship to CCC or studio time to hone in their musical talent.  The 10th annual garage band competition was hosted on April 10,…