Laughter filled the air as Halloween music erupted throughout The Old Mill. Frightening masks and funny hats gathered together along the river, awaiting the arrival of the paddleboarding witches. Dogs dressed in costume sat patiently for treats that they too would be receiving this Halloween. Halloween...
Since its release in the fall of 2022, ChatGPT has continued to evolve, with each iteration creating challenges for professors as artificial intelligence has become...
Have you ever noticed that the cooler weather can naturally make us feel unmotivated & even disconnected from our everyday life? Something commonly known as...
Upon entering The Commons, students’ soft tapping of keys late into the night intermingle with the crackling of the fireplace. Old tables and chairs are illuminated...
Are you looking for a moderately challenging day hike with rewarding views? Tumalo Mountain might be the hike for you. Only 30 minutes west of Bend, Oregon in the...
Bend is home to Oregon's largest outdoor concert venue, Hayden Homes Amphitheater. This venue has hosted big name artists in its May-October concert season such...
On May 17, the annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle race was held in Bend, Oregon. The race is a fundraiser for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and helps raise money for the junior athletes who are a part of the program. The 2025 race consisted...
As the spring term presses on, the Central Oregon Community College sports department has made several updates to the sports scene on campus....
During the Northwest Rugby 7s Conference Championship on Saturday April 12, Central Oregon Community College faced two of the best teams in the...
George Edward Foreman passed away on March 21, 2025, aged 75. Although his powerful fists have gone quiet and his soft smile has faded, his legend...
As the 2025 winter term unfolds with its snow and freezing temperatures, the Central Oregon Community College Rugby team remains focused and...
On May 17 the scent of alderwood and roasting fish filled the cloudy sky at Central Oregon Community College’s sports field as the 25th annual Salmon Bake celebrated indigenous cultures rooted in tradition, learning and community. The celebration...
On April 2 U.S. President, Donald Trump enacted what he called “Liberation Day” by imposing the most extensive global tariffs the U.S. has...
Diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, has become a controversial topic and has come under fire recently. The Trump Administration...
From 2021 to 2023 there was only one reported rape case and two reported cases of fondling found at Central Oregon Community College. In 2024,...
On June 3, Central Oregon Community College issued a Clery Act Timely Warning Notice after a female individual was reportedly physically assaulted...
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...
As the late holiday season approaches at Central Oregon Community College, the anticipation of cherished traditions and celebrations begins to...
The culinary club had its annual Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser where they made over 350 pies to sell for this year’s Thanksgiving. Throughout...
Street Dog Hero, a local nonprofit organization providing spay and neuter services, adoption, and animal rescue teamed up with Marcos Rodriguez...
The Coats Campus Building is one of the most important buildings on the Bend Central Oregon Community College Campus. The building is home to...
With so much to offer, Central Oregon never disappoints when it comes to weekend activities. A few weeks ago, my family visited me, and we spent...
On May 17 the scent of alderwood and roasting fish filled the cloudy sky at Central Oregon Community College’s sports field as the 25th annual...
Black culture is always being put under a microscope. A couple months ago, a white comedian, Andrew Schulz, disparaged Black music after insulting...
What would the impact of the TikTok ban have on Central Oregon Community College students, and what do they think about the ban? Students at...
I’ve always been Black but it wasn’t until I came to Central Oregon that it wasn’t a choice anymore. In Southern California, being Black...
Out of 1,167 community colleges in the US, only 285, including Central Oregon Community College, offer residence halls. COCC also offers numerous...
Central Oregon Community College is launching its new student-run literary magazine, “The Thread,” in late May to early June. The magazine...
As the spring term presses on, the Central Oregon Community College sports department has made several updates to the sports scene on campus....
The Latinx Fiesta has been a longstanding celebration of Latin American culture held at Central Oregon Community College for over a decade....
During the Northwest Rugby 7s Conference Championship on Saturday April 12, Central Oregon Community College faced two of the best teams in the...