Obamacare: Examining the health care plan
Health insurance is about to change in the U.S. The Affordable Health Care Act known as “Obamacare” goes into effect January 2014.This act, passed on March 21, 2010, will bring many changes to all health coverage for all ages, according to Rod Hanson, assistant professor of political science at Central Oregon Community College. “This is [...] [...more]
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Livable wages in two years or less
Students are finding a fast track to the workforce without a four-year degree. At Central Oregon Community College, students are earning technical certificates and two-year degrees that can place them into a growing job market, according to Chris Redgrave, director of manufacturing at COCC. “In general the number of future jobs that do not require [...] [...more]
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Bilingual candidates have advantage in job search
Learning a foreign language could give you skills that would help you get a job, according to Joshua Evans, Central Oregon Community College Assistant Professor of Spanish. Evans believes knowing a second language gives potential employees a “leg up” in comparison to non-bilingual applicants. “I think it helps students entering today’s workforce,” Evans said. “Especially [...] [...more]
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Oblivion: A barren wasteland of a movie
If all you want from a movie is to be wowed by special effects, then look no further than Oblivion. With such an uninspired storyline, one would hope that the visual effects would be well done, and in that regard Oblivion doesn’t disappoint. The story goes that there was a tribe of aliens who blew [...] [...more]
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Operation Don’t Go Broke: Listen to the music you love for less
Operation Don’t Go Broke is devoted to bringing readers helpful tips on ways to save in college. If you love music but have a problem with stealing it, then you may not have much of a music collection. Music-lovers on a budget can rock out without breaking the bank by following these tips: Share music [...] [...more]
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Your Weekly Top 5: Breakfast Foods
Pancakes When you think breakfast, what’s the first food that comes to mind? Of course it’s pancakes. Served with a topping of mixed berries or maple syrup, pancakes are food for the soul. They’re quick, easy to make and will appease even the pickiest eaters. Smoothies Bananas, blueberries, blackberries, oh my. The varieties are endless; [...] [...more]
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If you can’t drum, flute
“My hand is broken, so it’s kind of hard playing the drum,” flutist Logan Borg said. “I wanted to jam on something.” He joined drum club because he believes it is a “good in-between the day” activity. “Getting uplifted with some music and away from homework,” Borg said. “Making music is probably the most meaningful [...] [...more]
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OSU sweeps COCC at home
Central Oregon Community College’s home series didn’t start off so great, according to team captain, Adam McWilliams. The Bobcats went up against Oregon State University on April 27 and 28 at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend. OSU won 22-2 on Saturday and 6-3 on Sunday. “We really pulled together, came around and played some good [...] [...more]
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Do you know who your government will be?
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]
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