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By Clackamas Print Staff Lead arboriculture instructor Jim Wentworth-Plato and administrative assistant Loretta Mills brought tea to the trees in the courtyard outside of the Pauling Center on Wednesday. Students and staff stopped by their outdoor table to drink tea and talk about trees. “Trees are really beneficial to us as humans,” said Wentworth-Plato, who…
Read MoreAfter a contentious election and accusations of election violations that stalled the release of the election results for nearly a month: Olivia Gordon, 17, a computer science student, will be the next Associated Student Government President, beating Bethany Day by seven votes. The incoming ASG Vice President will be Emily Dallas. “The Elections Challenge…
Read MoreKindertransport 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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Read MoreDebra 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…
Read MoreMay 1 marked the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. It is important to utilize resources provided by Clackamas Community College. Casey Sims, one of the counselors for the college, spoke about the counseling team: “All of the counselors in our department work with students that are struggling with mental health,” he said. “That isn’t…
Read MoreOver the past several months, Clackamas Community College put together a grievance committee consisting of eight full-time faculty members to determine if Jim Eikrem, the former theater director for Clackamas Community College, was terminated justifiably last fall.  Eikrem, who worked at CCC for 11 years before being fired last September, is currently in arbitration with…
Read MoreBrett 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…
Read MorePunxsutawney 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…
Read MoreClackamas 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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