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A snow mountain landscape with a expansive view of the land below. Skiers go down the mountain.

Mt. Bachelor goes out with a bang

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published April 22, 2026

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Mt. Bachelor bid farewell to its 2025/2026 season. With record-low snow levels and unusually high temperatures, it was a season to remember. However,...

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Mountain View High School students arriving for Preview Day.

A look into COCC’s Preview Day

Kayden Hill, Staff reporter | Published April 21, 2026

At the Bend campus this past Friday nearly 400 hundred high school students from Central Oregon, including students from Corvallis and the Portland metro area, participated in...

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Everyone gets the welcome they deserve for the White Ball

A colorful celebration at Winter Pride

Marie Handsaker, Staff photographer | Published March 31, 2026

Winter PrideFest felt like Spring Pride this year. The festivities started at the kick off party at UPP Liquids  with a DJ and teases for the rest of the weekend. Friday had two...

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"The support I get from my boyfriend and my mom helps me understand what I need to get done. Because of my learning disability, I process things differently than I should, and it takes me longer to find the important stuff," said Logan Cunningham.

Students reflect on finals week at COCC

Carson Statham, Contributor | Published December 18, 2025

As Central Oregon Community College wraps up finals week for the 2025 fall term, students learned important values of work ethic and values. Finals week is a shared experience...

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Bridge that connects you from the East trailhead to the Deschutes River Trail which eventually takes you to Benham Falls.

Fall colors burst at Benham Falls

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published November 14, 2025

As the fall colors arrived in Central Oregon, Benham Falls did not disappoint with vibrant orange and yellow leaves on the trees and bushes. Whether you are looking for a mountain...

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Start of the Tumalo Mountain trailhead.

A scenic day hike at Tumalo Mountain

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published October 15, 2025

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 Deschutes National...

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Sign with Hayden Homes Amphitheater concert lineup outside of the venue.

A home for concerts

Carli DeGarlais, Staff Photographer | Published June 26, 2025

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 as The Chicks,...

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Runners cross the bridge on the final stretch of the running section, even a banana competed in the race.

Ski, bike, sprint or paddle

Madeline Bell, Staff Photographer | Published June 8, 2025

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...

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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...

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