Five locations worth visiting for the summer
(Jack Peeples/The Broadside)
With summer arriving and few places reopening, people want to participate in fun activities. Three months of quarantine have gone by. A summer entirely indoors is not what many community members in...
COCC ranks in Recreation Movement of 2020
In spite of COVID-19 taking away opportunities to go to the gym, people have still found ways to set up their own workouts at home or through Zoom. There is now a new way...
Six ways to adjust to learning online
COVID-19 has caused a disruption in the typical daily routines of many students. As Central Oregon Community College classes have transitioned to remote learning for the remainder of the school year, the prospect of...
How to ride a bicycle in the snow —tips, tricks, and trails
Riding a bicycle during snowy weather conditions can seem like a difficult and tedious task. However, there are some strategies to biking in cold weather and also be ecofriendly. If you want to bike...
COCC working to achieve 3% energy reduction annually, and here’s how students can help
By Claire Benke/For The Broadside
The environment is trending.
In September, cities around the world – including Bend – held public demonstrations to demand more action be taken against climate change. Earlier this month, Time magazine...
Photos: A recap of the Bend Christmas Parade
By Luke Reynolds/For The Broadside
Onlookers of all ages lined the streets of downtown last Saturday, in preparation for the annual Bend Christmas Parade.
Starting at noon and lasting for over an hour, the parade's theme...
Cold, dark, and quiet: Central Oregon caves
By Adam Case | The Broadside (Contact: acase@cocc.edu)
Central Oregon has many natural wonders, including any number of caves. Due to the volcanic climate, the landscape is covered in lava-formed cave systems. These caves offer...
When the sun shines
By Nolan Wironen | The Broadside (Contact: nwironen@cocc.edu)
“Spring around here is still winter,” said Tim Peterson, Health and Human Performance Chair at Central Oregon Community College. “If you’re willing to snowshoe in some areas,...