The Great Gatsby is the most enchanting movie to hit the theatres so far this year. Baz Luhrmann’s newest movie is based off the classic novel of the same name, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. For those of you who were absent for the week in high school English that was dedicated to reading the book, [...] [...more]
It’s time for students to make their voices heard. On May 13 the polls will open on Blackboard and Central Oregon Community College students will have until May 15 to vote in the three elected members of the student council. In order to be eligible to vote in the elections, according to Gordon Price, the [...] [...more]
Dogs Never leave your dog in your parked car–not even for a minute. Temperatures in the sun escalate quickly, and your dog could soon suffer organ damage or die. If you see an animal left in a parked car, you should contact the police or the humane society immediately. If you see an animal left [...] [...more]
William James wasn’t expecting anything unusual when he left yoga class, but while he was waiting for the bus, he became a victim of attempted robbery. The attempted robbery took place on April 25, at the bus station outside the Barber Library at Central Oregon Community College. James said he was waiting alone for the [...] [...more]
A big change is coming to the college in summer 2014. On April 15 James Middleton, the president of Central Oregon Community College, announced that he will be retiring in June 2014. Middleton’s retirement has been announced 14 months in advance in order to allow for a thorough search by the board of directors for [...] [...more]
A teenager in Ohio is sexually assaulted. Meanwhile, peers and members of her community encourage her assailants via social media. When the girl comes forward, she is met with disdain and death threats, while the media showers her convicted rapists with sympathy. This mass media refers to the phenomenon as a result of “rape culture.” [...] [...more]
April is child abuse prevention month, and Central Oregon Community College is being recognized for raising awareness. On April 5, COCC was recognized for its efforts to prevent child abuse. The college was one of three recipients of the Partner in Prevention award, which is a recognition given by the Kids Center every year. The [...] [...more]
Students interested in studying abroad should start planning now. Lack of student participation led to the cancellation of the study abroad trips to Peru and Costa Rica planned for summer 2013, but more opportunities are on the horizon. Central Oregon Community College, in conjunction with the Oregon International Education Consortium, will be offering trips for [...] [...more]
Every generation needs its own vampire From blood-sucking monster to sparkling heart throb, each generation gets the vampire it needs, according to Eleanor Sumpter-Latham. “Vampires change accordingly,” Sumpter-Latham said. “You can match up things that are going on in America at any given decade or period with the kinds of popular literature and popular film [...] [...more]
“We are legion. Expect us.” Such is the sign off phrase of “Anonymous” in each video posted to address the worldwide public. These videos, which garner thousands of views, feature darkened backgrounds and a lone masked figure speaking in a distorted voice. The Guy Fawkes mask brings to mind images of past rebellions, [...] [...more]
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