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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
The Student News Site of Central Oregon Community College

The Broadside
Fabian Ruiz

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief

Fabian Ruiz is the editor in chief of The Broadside. He started writing for The Broadside in the fall of 2023. Ruiz is studying towards a communication degree at COCC with hopes to work in sports journalism in the future. When not hanging out with his dogs, Ruiz enjoys jiu jitsu, hiking and film photography.

All content by Fabian Ruiz
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
1974 sports photo of boxing legend George Foreman. Public domain, photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

The life of a boxing legend, George Edward Foreman

Fabian Ruiz, Editor-in-Chief
Published March 22, 2025
COCC's rugby team played against University of Oregon's rugby team in Eugene, Oregon

Bobcat rugby gears up for spring season

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published March 22, 2025
Photo of Jacob Swinn at Dodgeball game - Courtesy of Jacob Swinn

Q and A with COCC’s new sports director: Jacob Swinn

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published January 15, 2025
Fury vs USYK Recap Alternative illustration graphic. Words by Fabian Ruiz

Usyk vs Fury rematch round by round updates

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published December 26, 2024
UFC 310 Promotional Image Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura courtesy of UFC, and TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

UFC 310 Pantoja vs Asakura event recap

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published December 13, 2024
COCC Tuba Orchestra performing Christmas songs at their concert

COCC hosts the 4th annual Tuba Christmas concert

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published December 8, 2024
Gladiator II theatrical poster with actors and scenes from the movie. - Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Gladiator 2 movie review

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published December 1, 2024
Photo of “Stitched” exhibit in Health Careers Center first floor gallery

Fabric and textile art exhibitions at COCC’s Bend campus

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published November 18, 2024
photo of rugby ball with team in the background.

COCC Rugby Takes Positive Steps, Undefeated season On The Horizon

Fabian Ruiz, Editor in chief
Published October 29, 2024
Illustration of a stage located in the barren desert with a "ASCOCC Student Election" banner, draped across the top.

ASCOCC elections nearly canceled again this year

Fabian Ruiz, Editor
Published June 14, 2024

New podcast released by The Broadside

Colette Lorge and Fabian Ruiz
Published June 13, 2024
First year COCC student TJ Hoshaw is working toward his associate's degree.

Spring term at COCC: How is it going?

Fabian Ruiz, Editor
Published April 26, 2024
Book ban exclusion cancel culture concept illustration.

Oregon’s ‘ban on book bans’ a needed protection for diverse thought

Rick Spriggs, Fabian Ruiz, and Maitiu Millar-Sanchez
Published March 21, 2024
Straight Blast gym's competition team

Martial arts: A disciplined approach to fitness

Fabian Ruiz, Staff reporter
Published February 16, 2024
Opinion: Lebron vs Jordan

Opinion: Lebron vs Jordan

Fabian Ruiz, Contributing reporter
Published December 13, 2023
Chef Tom Kelly

Dining hall prices almost double since last year at COCC

Fabian Ruiz, Contributing reporter
Published December 7, 2023
Old football in the green artificial grass field - football or soccer sport game competition concept

Q & A with COCC men’s soccer coach

Fabian Ruiz, Contributing reporter
Published November 17, 2023
Graphic by Miina McCown

Oregon Promise grant lowers GPA requirements: How is COCC affected?

Fabian Ruiz, Contributing reporter
Published November 1, 2023
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