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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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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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The tennis courts at Central Oregon Community College's Bend campus.

COCC adds two new spring sports clubs

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief | Published May 1, 2025

As the spring term presses on, the Central Oregon Community College sports department has made several updates to the sports scene on campus. Starting with a new running club ran...

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