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Kindertransport is a play written by Diane Samuels that tells the story of the evacuation of Jewish children from Germany to England during World War II. The play focuses on the experiences of Evelyn, a young Jewish girl who is sent to England by her parents to escape the Nazi regime. The play explores themes…
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Story Laura Southers and Laura Canida The Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College showcased their annual Student Art Show May 11 – June 8. The exhibition showcased artwork made by CCC students during the 2023 academic year. The artwork included paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photography, digital design and jewelry making. Some of the art work…
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Debra Mason, executive director of the CCC Foundation, discusses how this non-profit organization serves the students and college community at Clackamas Community College. In this week’s episode, host Ethan M. Rogers talks with Mason about the Clackamas Community College Foundation’s programs and purpose, from the college’s master plan to student scholarships and beyond. “I get…
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Brett Sanchez, CCC’s head wrestling coach, wants to continue the tradition of excellence set under former head coach Josh Rhoden. In this week’s episode, host Ethan M. Rogers talks with Sanchez about his journey from CCC’s first wrestling recruit out of California to his current position as head coach. Sanchez also discusses the CCC wrestling…
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Punxsutawney Phil woke up in February, saw his shadow and, with it, six extra weeks of winter in the Pacific Northwest. It doesn’t seem fair that a small furry animal in the Northeast has that much control over our weather, but there it is. In an effort to get away from the winter blues I…
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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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It seems like there’s a scam around every corner these days. Even our public institutions are at risk of being targeted. Locally, a particularly insidious phishing scam has been used to defraud citizens. Emails were received, claiming to be from the Oregon City Police Department, telling people to pay fines over the phone using prepaid…
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The college is facing funding cuts from the state and low enrollment numbers. What steps are being taken to secure the future of higher education in Clackamas County? Jeff Shaffer, interim VP of Finance, Operations and Strategic Partnerships at Clackamas Community College, was kind enough to try to answer some of the questions about the…
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It isn’t always easy to meet new people or find new hobbies to keep yourself busy. Geeks & Games in Oregon City is a local game store where you can create new friendships while also trying out a variety of different tabletop games. Adam Cox, the owner of Geeks & Games, opened the store in…
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My two favorite components to a good meal; meat and fire. Everything beyond that is just gilding the lily. That said, who doesn’t like a little gold added to an already perfect creation? This week’s location has the meat and the fire, and they’ve added a thin layer of gold as well. The Smoking Jay,…
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