Ian Van Orden
As the winter term at Clackamas Community College comes to an end, discussions regarding a possible increase in tuition that will impact students attending the college in the summer of 2019 continue. The college has proposed a $7 increase in tuition costs, bringing the total per credit cost up from $100 to $107. This continues…
Read MoreThe next installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has exploded into theaters. The final installment before the conclusion to last year’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Captain Marvel” serves as an introduction to the character before her appearance in the upcoming sequel, “Avengers: Endgame.” Based on Marvel’s most popular female superhero, “Captain Marvel” introduces the character Carol…
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Feb. 5, President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union address. Though originally postponed due to the government shutdown that occurred during the end of December and much of January, the address was eventually scheduled after the government was temporarily reopened on Jan. 25. Much of the beginning of the speech…
Read MoreApprehension upon beginning college is no new issue. Many who first arrive on a college campus will feel overwhelmed, perhaps out of place in the new environment. Those that often have the most trouble, though, are the ones that do not fall into the typical college age bracket. Those who are returning to school after a break,…
Read MoreOver the last two weeks, two stories have highlighted an issue that has cropped up in modern journalism. The stories, one a BuzzFeed report regarding President Trump and the other a standoff between high schoolers and a Native American activist, were both found to be false or misrepresented soon after their initial coverage. The stories…
Read MoreThe Wizarding World has returned with the second installment of the Fantastic Beasts series. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” serves as the second film in a planned five film series that began with the release of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in 2016. Following the eccentric adventures of Newt Scamander, portrayed by…
Read MoreA new art exhibition has come to Clackamas Community College’s Oregon City campus. From Nov. 7 to Dec. 3 the art of Jennifer Ingram, a local surreal artist, will be on display in the Pauling Gallery in the Pauling Center. “I’m kind of like a transplant up here in the Northwest,” Ingram said. “I was…
Read MoreAnother World Championship has come to a close, and another champion has raised the Summoner’s Cup in victory. This year, Chinese representative Invictus Gaming proved too strong for western hopefuls, claiming victory in a crushing final match against European representatives Fnatic. This year’s League of Legends World Championship saw upset after upset, setting up one…
Read MoreOne of the year’s biggest game releases has arrived. A prequel to “Red Dead Redemption,” a beloved 2010 western shooter, “Red Dead Redemption 2” is developed and published by Rockstar Games, the creator of the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise. Released on Oct. 26, “Redemption 2” has received critical acclaim from nearly every professional critic.…
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