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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

Madeline Bell

Madeline Bell, Editor

Madeline Bell is an editor and photographer for The Broadside. This will be her second year working with the Broadside and studying communications at COCC. Outside of school she enjoys skiing, hiking, and going on adventures with friends.

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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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Flower henna, you can do any shapes and designs with henna.

The art of Henna

Madeline Bell, Editor | Published March 19, 2026

From temporary body art to hair dye and conditioning, as well as cultural and religious rituals and traditional practices, henna (mehndi) provides a unique and meaningful way to...

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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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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 top of Pilot Butte, beautiful views of the Cascades can be seen from the top. Informational signs also give some insight into Central Oregon.

A weekend in Central Oregon

Madeline Bell, Staff photographer | Published June 17, 2025

With so much to offer, Central Oregon never disappoints when it comes to weekend activities. A few weeks ago, my family visited me, and we spent the weekend hiking, camping, enjoying...

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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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The end of Misery Ridge which overlooks Monkey Face and the Crooked River.

10 Little adventures in Bend and beyond

Madeline Bell, Staff photographer | Published March 25, 2025

As most people who live in or visit Bend, Oregon, know, there is no shortage of things to do when it comes to the outdoors. From the snowy Cascade mountains to the chilly rivers...

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Tutu starts off the conversation with some background on her life and how she grew up.

Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Madeline Bell, Staff photographer | Published February 7, 2025

On Jan. 27, Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu paid a visit to Central Oregon Community College’s Wille Hall. Students from COCC and Cascades Academy attended the hour long conversation...

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The field and track completely covered with snow, many students still chose to walk across it to class and some even had snowball fights on it.

Mid-November snowfall on Bend campus

Madeline Bell, Staff photographer | Published November 22, 2024

On Nov. 17, 2024 around 6 p.m., snowflakes began to fall at the Bend COCC campus. Within an hour, over an inch of snow had accumulated and the campus was covered in a blanket of...

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