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The Student News Site of Central Oregon Community College

The Broadside

The Student News Site of Central Oregon Community College

The Broadside

Clubs & Recreation

Making sure you are aware of where you are on the trails is a very important component of mountain biking, here students are looking at a map of all of Bend's trails.

Fun on wheels

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published June 25, 2026

Central Oregon Community College offers a wide range of unique classes, and some of the most fun are the health and human performance activity courses. From backpacking to backcountry...

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A young woman with curly hair gives a thumbs-up sign while standing next to a person dressed as a fuzzy bobcat.

Talia Stockwell: a legacy of fun?

Ray Randall, Editor | Published June 22, 2026

It’s seemed like over the last two years, no matter where you looked, there they were. Talia Stockwell, outgoing president of the Associated Students of Central Oregon Community...

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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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Spring climbing at Smith Rock is an awesome way to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine.

Spring activity guide

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published March 26, 2026

With the early arrival of spring in Central Oregon, it's time to start transitioning what activities we do. Ski racks turn into bike racks and snowmobiles turn into kayaks and...

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Outside the Central Oregon Community College's four-story residence hall, Wickiup, a new student, wearing a dark t-shirt, navy blue jeans, and a sky blue backpack walks toward the entrance with a move-in bin.

Moving in the off-season

Carson Statham, Contributor | Published March 13, 2026

Moving to a new place can feel intimidating for anyone; the culture and landscape can be daunting for many. For Wickiup Hall students at Central Oregon Community College who moved...

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A snow covered Mt. Bachelor on December 5, 2024. Very different than how it looked on December 5, 2025.

Pray for snow?

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published December 15, 2025

As December moves along, many Central Oregonians are wondering, Where is the snow? After Mt. Bachelor announced on Nov. 28 that their opening day would be postponed, skiers and...

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A few feet from the true summit, a great view of Middle and North Sister can be seen.

An alpine trek to South Sister

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published December 2, 2025

At a staggering 10,358 feet tall, South Sister is the tallest peak in Central Oregon and the third- tallest in Oregon. A popular 12.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the...

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In the distance, a windy trail awaits, the trailhead of Misery Ridge.

A trail of misery

Joaquim Alvarez, Co-Editor in chief | Published November 20, 2025

Brutal does not even describe the 1-mile, eastern side of the Smith Rock trail. Known as Misery Ridge, the 800-foot altitude accent on a narrow path offers spectacular cliffside...

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