Anxieties about artificial intelligence and the job market appeared surprisingly muted at the Central Oregon Community College job fair this term. Many students and employers expressed optimism rooted in the belief that face-to-face interaction will remain an irreplaceable skill....
One of the most well known festivals on the West Coast is Coachella–this year I was able to go. I drove down to Indio, Calif., close to Palm Springs. Coachella is a multi-weekend music and art festival held at the 600+ acre Empire Polo Grounds in the desert. The experience was amazing...
On Saturday, May 16, Central Oregon Community College’s traditional 26th annual Salmon Bake was held in Madras this year, four-years since it was previously held there in 2022. It took place outside of the entrance of the newly renovated campus. This years’ celebration focused...
Greetings from the proverbial desk of the editors-in-chief! We’re proud to deliver another slamming print edition of The Broadside, featuring a slew of topics sure to entertain, astound and intrigue. Artificial intelligence, of course,...
Inside the Tea and Art Lounge on NW Bond Street customers sip tea while sketchbooks, watercolor palettes and conversation spread across tables. The recently opened TEAL is more than a tea lounge—it is designed as a community-centered...
Sparks flew in the Grandview building on Thursday, May 21, when faculty of Central Oregon Community College met with administration officials to continue negotiations over topics ranging from hiring to tenure, with some topics evoking...
Central Oregon Community College’s new literary magazine, The Thread, released its second edition this spring. This magazine illuminates the writing of COCC’s students. It is open to all enrolled students, including those from...
Mount Saint Helens is one of the most well-known peaks in Washington, other than Mount Rainier, not because of its size or its look, but because of its interesting history. On May 18, 1980, there was a catastrophic eruption that had...
A record number of students submitted their work to the second annual Central Oregon Community College Student Writing Contest. Winners were announced last week and will be celebrated during a public reading event, along with a launch...
In an era where misinformation and truth collide in an ever changing landscape, the importance of both student voices and journalism remains necessary. Without it, people become numb to factual information, listening only to social...
After a hard day’s work, most people return home, kick off their shoes, plop down on the couch and flip on the television only to find a variety of shows depicting what life is like behind bars. From county jails to some of the most...
When talking about words and their origin, nowhere is it more important to look than Black America. Everywhere you look, whether it be music, movies, or even sports, popular culture is deeply rooted in Black culture–has been for...
Mount Saint Helens is one of the most well-known peaks in Washington, other than Mount Rainier, not because of its size or its look, but because of its interesting history. On May 18, 1980, there was a catastrophic eruption that had...
Central Oregon Community College hosted numerous Stress Free Final events, organized by Student Life, during the first week of December right before finals. One of the more active events was COCC’s third annual Students vs Staff...
The Turkey Trot consisted of a 5 kilometer race and a Toddler Trot that was the length of the track for children 5 years and younger. It occurred on November 15, 2025 at the Central Oregon Community College track. Over 200 participants...