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A chipmunk scurried across the rocks in a parking lot on campus.
A sign of spring at COCC
Carli DeGarlais, Staff Photographer | Published May 10, 2025

In a sure sign spring has arrived on campus, groups of chipmunks have been spotted scampering around, marking the end of their semi-hibernation. These chipmunks have been in hiding since late October. Chipmunks do not truly hibernate. They instead stay in a state of torpor, or semi-hibernation, meaning...

The tennis courts at Central Oregon Community College's Bend campus.
COCC adds two new spring sports clubs
Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief | Published May 1, 2025

As the spring term presses on, the Central Oregon Community College sports department has made several updates to the sports scene on campus. Starting with a new running club ran by Lina May, an accomplished runner. As well as the return of the tennis...

The Thread, Central Oregon Community College's new literary magazine. Illustration courtesy of Samantha Haz
Creative threads
Nikki Chong, Staff reporter | Published May 6, 2025

Central Oregon Community College is launching its new student-run literary magazine, “The Thread,” in late May to early June. The magazine is a publication that will showcase a variety of literature done by students, featuring fiction pieces, poems...

The view from Pilot Butte at sunrise.
Photo curtesy of Natalie Goettl
Sunrise activities and nocturnal outings
Carli DeGarlais and Madeline Bell | Published April 19, 2025

Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there’s no shortage of fun early-morning or late-night activities in Bend. From star-filled observatories to 6 a.m yoga classes, Bend offers unique experiences for each kind of person. Here are a handful...

A chipmunk scurried across the rocks in a parking lot on campus.
A sign of spring at COCC
Carli DeGarlais, Staff Photographer | Published May 10, 2025

In a sure sign spring has arrived on campus, groups of chipmunks have been spotted scampering around, marking the end of their semi-hibernation....

The Thread, Central Oregon Community College's new literary magazine. Illustration courtesy of Samantha Haz
Creative threads
Nikki Chong, Staff reporter | Published May 6, 2025

Central Oregon Community College is launching its new student-run literary magazine, “The Thread,” in late May to early June. The magazine...

Sports schedule
IM Basketball
Mazama Gym
IM Volleyball
Mazama Gym
Pickleball Group - Open Play
Mazama Gym
Indoor Soccer - Open Play
Mazama Gym
Volleyball - Open Play
Mazama Gym
Wrestling Club
Mazama Fitness Center
Ray Randall spoke on Carter G Woodson, founder of Black History Month, in Feb. in Willie Hall at COCC.
Photo courtesy of Aaron Rasheed
Opinion: What does Black History Month mean to me?
Ray Randall, editor | Published March 28, 2025

Black culture is always being put under a microscope. A couple months ago, a white comedian, Andrew Schulz, disparaged Black music after insulting...

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The Thread, Central Oregon Community College's new literary magazine. Illustration courtesy of Samantha Haz
Creative threads
Nikki Chong, Staff reporter | Published May 6, 2025

Central Oregon Community College is launching its new student-run literary magazine, “The Thread,” in late May to early June. The magazine...

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