Ian Van Orden

Are you ‘complicit with evil?’

By Ian Van Orden / October 30, 2018

  Fake News. Nazis. Fascists. Are you complicit with evil? Though extreme political rhetoric has existed since the earliest days of our country, it’s hard to deny that we live in an extremely polarized climate today. The last decade has seen a shift towards extreme tribalism, with citizens and voters being pulled to one side…

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Slashing the silver screen

By Ian Van Orden / October 23, 2018

One of the most iconic slasher movies has been reimagined once more. Originally released in 1978, “Halloween” chronicled the exploits of serial killer Michael Myers as he stalked and killed the people of Haddonfield, Illinois. Focusing specifically on the character of Laurie Strode, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, the movie showcases the murders of a…

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Patriot Prayer group closes Clark College

By Ian Van Orden / October 23, 2018

Announced several days beforehand, Clark College was shut down Monday by the college’s president in anticipation for a Patriot Prayer rally scheduled to be held that day. The group of activists, led by Patriot Prayer founder Joey Gibson, gathered at the college around noon carrying signs urging Washington residents to vote no on Initiative 1639.…

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Christian Rock mainstay launches farewell tour

By Ian Van Orden / June 11, 2018

  A page closes in Christian rock, this year, as one of the genre’s most well-loved bands says goodbye to its fans. Third Day, one of the most prominent and successful bands in the genre, has chosen to end their run together with a twelve-show tour, giving fans one last opportunity to see them live;…

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Journalism competition recognizes college newspapers

By Ian Van Orden / May 22, 2018

Once a year, college newspapers from all over Oregon gather to compete in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s Collegiate Newspaper Contest. Submitting stories on a variety of topics, including best section, best writing and best photography. The competitors, including major universities such as Portland State University, and community colleges, such as Clackamas Community College, are…

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Infinity and beyond: A saga of heroes

By Ian Van Orden / May 2, 2018

With the release of Iron Man on May 2, 2008, an era began. Serving as the first entry in what would become known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man served as the introduction to what would become the most successful film franchise of all time. Over the next ten years, each entry in the…

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Far Cry drops exotic location for more familiar locales

By Ian Van Orden / April 18, 2018

Throughout its history, the Far Cry series has allowed players to explore many different fictional regions based on real world locations- from the African savanna to the peaks of the Himalayas. The newest entry in the series, Far Cry 5, released on March 27, continues this trend, but it brings the locale a little closer…

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Winter weather closes campus

By Ian Van Orden / February 21, 2018

By Ian Von Orden News and Opinion Editor Winter weather has arrived once more leading to various closures in the Greater Portland area, CCC included. The college closed early yesterday, cancelling all activities at or after 2 p.m. Initially, the college announced a 2-hour late start for Wednesday February 21, with all activities cancelled until…

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Is Thomas Jefferson a trusted name to brand on a school building?

By Ian Van Orden / February 21, 2018

News Editor Ian Von Orden argues against the notion of changing the name for the Thomas Jefferson High School simply because he was a slave owner. His reason? Context and nuance.

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Should history guide our understanding of gun control?

By Ian Van Orden / November 22, 2017

By Ian Van Orden News and Opinion Editor Ratified on December 15 , 1791, the United States Bill of Rights added the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Among the included rights are free speech, as noted in the First Amendment, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, as noted in the Fourth Amendment, and…

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