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Smoke billows behind a row of evergreen trees, obscuring more trees in the background.
Officials worry about upcoming wildfire season
Published June 12, 2026
Miniature engineers repair a keyboard computer.
Resilience in an AI future
Published June 11, 2026
Lumi Moore posing in front of the COCC dining hall.
Highlighting jobs on campus
Published April 10, 2026
A photographic illustration with the classified staff blurred out in a November protest with the Classified Association of Central Oregon Community College logo.
Classified staff reach deal with college before planned strike
Published April 2, 2026
Talking and language go hand in hand, and neither are new. "Mouth scream" photographic illustration courtesy of Oleksandr Yashchuk - Adobe Stock.
Opinion: We need to talk about your language
Published March 23, 2026
A young woman wearing a dark hoodie, and blue jeans. She is sitting looking at her cell phone. Beside her is a graphic illustration of a chat application conversation with a human trafficker.
It could happen here
Published March 20, 2026
A photographic illustration with the classified staff blurred out in a November protest with the Classified Association of Central Oregon Community College logo.
Classified staff reach deal with college before planned strike
Published April 2, 2026
Breaking news captions in blue and red
Breaking news: COCC Alert
Published June 3, 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
Published March 22, 2025
Students working on binge drinking awareness project in COCC’s Undergraduate Research Lab
A college-led campaign to reduce college-aged drinking in Central Oregon
Published March 19, 2025
COCC Bend Campus (screen grab from video)
COCC presidential finalists’ schedule
Published January 21, 2025
Photo of Boyle Education Center on Bend Campus
President Dr. Laurie Chesley to retire, finalists names are released
Published January 10, 2025
Vagante is old game worth a new try.
New review for an old game: Vagante
Published March 22, 2024
Book ban exclusion cancel culture concept illustration.
Oregon’s ‘ban on book bans’ a needed protection for diverse thought
Published March 21, 2024
Jade The Vixen
Bend’s vibrant drag scene
Published December 13, 2023
Editorial: 400 acres of public land, in the Cline Buttes area, should not be sold for development for Thornburgh Resort
Editorial: 400 acres of public land, in the Cline Buttes area, should not be sold for development for Thornburgh Resort
Published March 9, 2022
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Clothing Connections 02
Published March 4, 2022
2021 The Broadside's Gift Guide
2021 The Broadside’s Gift Guide
Published December 15, 2021
Smoke billows behind a row of evergreen trees, obscuring more trees in the background.
Officials worry about upcoming wildfire season
Published June 12, 2026
Two people glissade down the side of a mountain, few clouds scatter the sky and there are dark blue hills in the distance.
Mount Saint Helens: Summer route vs winter route
Published June 9, 2026
Sunset light filters through winter clouds, illuminating the landscape and distant mountains outside Bend.
The great Central Oregon transition: winter to spring
Published March 15, 2026
A snow covered Mt. Bachelor on December 5, 2024. Very different than how it looked on December 5, 2025.
Pray for snow?
Published December 15, 2025
Two rows of mugs sit patiently on The Commons' Mug Club Shelf awaiting for their next customer.
Local Bend cafe takes a sip toward sustainability with new Mug Club
Published October 24, 2025
Deschutes National Forest landscape during prescribed burn
From campfires to wild fires
Published June 16, 2025
Miniature engineers repair a keyboard computer.
Resilience in an AI future
Published June 11, 2026
Talking and language go hand in hand, and neither are new. "Mouth scream" photographic illustration courtesy of Oleksandr Yashchuk - Adobe Stock.
Opinion: We need to talk about your language
Published March 23, 2026
Ray Randall spoke on Carter G Woodson, founder of Black History Month, in Feb. in Willie Hall at COCC. Photo courtesy of Aaron Rasheed
Opinion: What does Black History Month mean to me?
Published March 28, 2025
Image by jcomp on Freepik
Healthy Schools partnership in Bend La Pine Schools: A new approach to the health curriculum
Published March 23, 2024
Fodé Ismael Sylla demonstrating how to play the djembe for drum-making class attendees.
COCC’s Season of Nonviolence series begins Black History Month programming
Published February 16, 2024
Israel flag via vectorportal.com US flag via Wilson info.com
House resolution equates anti-zionism to antisemitism
Published December 18, 2023
Broadside Editor Sam Kilburn, at her home in Bend. In addition to the same challenges facing any other other college student, Kilburn also has to manage a complex medical condition.
The hidden truth about being a disabled college student
Published June 13, 2026
A pencil drawing by Deer Ridge COCC student Hunter Edwards honors Malcolm X, the civil rights icon who once said, "education is your passport to the future."
Our truth: what it’s really like for students at Deer Ridge
Published June 8, 2026
Talking and language go hand in hand, and neither are new. "Mouth scream" photographic illustration courtesy of Oleksandr Yashchuk - Adobe Stock.
Opinion: We need to talk about your language
Published March 23, 2026
Arts and crafts table from the club mixer on Feb. 17.
How many clubs is too many clubs?
Published March 17, 2026
A thank-you letter in progress. Being direct and expressing gratitude isn't always easy, but writing it down can help, at times. Photo by Aaron Burden. Courtesy of Unsplash.
Opinion: The many issues with thank-you letters
Published December 24, 2025
Ray Randall spoke on Carter G Woodson, founder of Black History Month, in Feb. in Willie Hall at COCC. Photo courtesy of Aaron Rasheed
Opinion: What does Black History Month mean to me?
Published March 28, 2025
(photo by reshoots.com from pexels)
How to stay productive while working and doing school from home 
Published September 30, 2020
Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels
Opinion: How important is your voice?
Published July 1, 2020
New COCC partnership to help students in need
New COCC partnership to help students in need
Published June 29, 2020
OSERA is hosting a virtual symposium for LBGTQ+ students, here's how you can get involved
OSERA is hosting a virtual symposium for LBGTQ+ students, here’s how you can get involved
Published May 25, 2020
(Photo by Charlotte Oslund for Bureau of Labor and Statistics)
Part time job opportunities for students
Published May 18, 2020
(Luke Reynolds/For The Broadside)
Due to the COVID-19 virus, COCC commencement has changed
Published May 18, 2020
Miniature engineers repair a keyboard computer.
Resilience in an AI future
Published June 11, 2026
The sunset showcases all the colors in the Spectra.
Coachella Highlights
Published June 6, 2026
Austin checking the salmon
Salmon Bake
Published June 4, 2026
Mountain View High School students arriving for Preview Day.
A look into COCC’s Preview Day
Published April 21, 2026
Two Oregon State University-Cascade soccer players hold up the 2026 La Copa del High Desert Cup.
La Copa del High Desert Match
Published April 20, 2026
There was no shortage of homemade signs at the protest.
No Kings Protest
Published April 19, 2026
Broadside Editor Sam Kilburn, at her home in Bend. In addition to the same challenges facing any other other college student, Kilburn also has to manage a complex medical condition.
The hidden truth about being a disabled college student
Published June 13, 2026
Miniature engineers repair a keyboard computer.
Resilience in an AI future
Published June 11, 2026
Cara Frank (left) teaches this week's American Sign Language vocabulary as Erin Trimble (right) listens with a smile.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture blossoms at COCC
Published June 10, 2026
Two people glissade down the side of a mountain, few clouds scatter the sky and there are dark blue hills in the distance.
Mount Saint Helens: Summer route vs winter route
Published June 9, 2026
A pencil drawing by Deer Ridge COCC student Hunter Edwards honors Malcolm X, the civil rights icon who once said, "education is your passport to the future."
Our truth: what it’s really like for students at Deer Ridge
Published June 8, 2026
The sunset showcases all the colors in the Spectra.
Coachella Highlights
Published June 6, 2026
Cara Frank (left) teaches this week's American Sign Language vocabulary as Erin Trimble (right) listens with a smile.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture blossoms at COCC
Published June 10, 2026
A snow mountain landscape with a expansive view of the land below. Skiers go down the mountain.
Mt. Bachelor goes out with a bang
Published April 22, 2026
Spring climbing at Smith Rock is an awesome way to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine.
Spring activity guide
Published March 26, 2026
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
Published March 13, 2026
Afrocentric Club members enjoyed good food and great company at the potluck.
Afrocentric Club potluck brings warmth, flavor and community
Published December 16, 2025
A snow covered Mt. Bachelor on December 5, 2024. Very different than how it looked on December 5, 2025.
Pray for snow?
Published December 15, 2025
Two people glissade down the side of a mountain, few clouds scatter the sky and there are dark blue hills in the distance.
Mount Saint Helens: Summer route vs winter route
Published June 9, 2026
Two Oregon State University-Cascade soccer players hold up the 2026 La Copa del High Desert Cup.
La Copa del High Desert Match
Published April 20, 2026
Let the games begin Central Oregon Community College Staff, Students, and Central Oregon Daily News's Peyton Thomas participate in a game of Dodgeball.
Students face-off against staff in a dodgeball tournament
Published December 4, 2025
A participant crosses the finish line.
COCC’s 26th annual Turkey Trot
Published November 16, 2025
Runners cross the bridge on the final stretch of the running section, even a banana competed in the race.
Ski, bike, sprint or paddle
Published June 8, 2025
The tennis courts at Central Oregon Community College's Bend campus.
COCC adds two new spring sports clubs
Published May 1, 2025
Miniature engineers repair a keyboard computer.
Resilience in an AI future
Published June 11, 2026
Talking and language go hand in hand, and neither are new. "Mouth scream" photographic illustration courtesy of Oleksandr Yashchuk - Adobe Stock.
Opinion: We need to talk about your language
Published March 23, 2026
ASCOCC's student president Talia Stockwell on leadership belonging, and what Central Oregon Community College really needs this year.
10 questions with ASCOCC President Talia Stockwell
Published November 17, 2025
A United States of America flag represented as a group of shipping containers with a world map overlaid on top. Stock images: world map; shipping containers courtesy of kodochigov; Orange Dragon Studio - Adobe Stock.
Analysis: Lost in tariff translation
Published June 12, 2025
A representation of diversity equity and inclusion on a woman's face with "banned words" scattered right next to her. Stock images: European lady; Crowd Portraits courtesy of shurkin_son; fizkes - Adobe Stock
DEI Interrupted
Published June 10, 2025
COCC students speak on the new political era
COCC students speak on the new political era
Published February 6, 2025
Broadside Editor Sam Kilburn, at her home in Bend. In addition to the same challenges facing any other other college student, Kilburn also has to manage a complex medical condition.
The hidden truth about being a disabled college student
Published June 13, 2026
Giant Boletus Fibrillosus at Bend's annual Fall Fungi Festival.
Feel your soul through fall
Published November 6, 2025
Deschutes Mobile Health Clinic: "Public Health on the MOVe" - at Coats Campus Center - Bend Campus
After hiatus, COCC offers mental health and other services again
Published November 1, 2024
Gender Neutral Restroom Sign
Gender-Neutral bathrooms spark campus wide discussion on accessibility
Published June 6, 2024
COCC's Mobile Health Clinic
New mobile health clinic for COCC students
Published April 25, 2024
Image by jcomp on Freepik
Healthy Schools partnership in Bend La Pine Schools: A new approach to the health curriculum
Published March 23, 2024
Two people glissade down the side of a mountain, few clouds scatter the sky and there are dark blue hills in the distance.
Mount Saint Helens: Summer route vs winter route
Published June 9, 2026
The sunset showcases all the colors in the Spectra.
Coachella Highlights
Published June 6, 2026
COCC Student Writing Contest announces 2026 winners
COCC Student Writing Contest announces 2026 winners
Published June 2, 2026
Mental Mandala: Deconstructing Harmful Attachments
Mental Mandala: Deconstructing Harmful Attachments
Published June 2, 2026
Do I Fit the Name or Does the Name Fit Me?
Do I Fit the Name or Does the Name Fit Me?
Published June 2, 2026
The Mathematics of Survival
The Mathematics of Survival
Published June 2, 2026
The sunset showcases all the colors in the Spectra.
Coachella Highlights
Published June 6, 2026
COCC Student Writing Contest announces 2026 winners
COCC Student Writing Contest announces 2026 winners
Published June 2, 2026
Mental Mandala: Deconstructing Harmful Attachments
Mental Mandala: Deconstructing Harmful Attachments
Published June 2, 2026
Do I Fit the Name or Does the Name Fit Me?
Do I Fit the Name or Does the Name Fit Me?
Published June 2, 2026
The Mathematics of Survival
The Mathematics of Survival
Published June 2, 2026
Goo Goo Ga Ga
Goo Goo Ga Ga
Published June 2, 2026
Mt. Grandview comic courtesy of Drew Hanley
Cartoon: The long journey to Grandview
Published March 29, 2025
Image by Meah Mccraw
Political cartoon: Rent and minimum wage in Bend
Published March 10, 2023
Political cartoon: Deschutes County Solid Waste Management proposed new landfills close to Pine Mountain Observatory
Political cartoon: Deschutes County Solid Waste Management proposed new landfills close to Pine Mountain Observatory
Published February 12, 2023
Momo & Gina: Request
Momo & Gina: Request
Published June 3, 2022
Momo & Gina: Texting
Momo & Gina: Texting
Published May 27, 2022
Momo & Gina: Magic
Momo & Gina: Magic
Published May 20, 2022
A abstract collage to represent the themes of the film.
Dissecting the Heart of Del Toro’s New Frankenstein
Published January 6, 2026
Gladiator II theatrical poster with actors and scenes from the movie. - Courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
Gladiator 2 movie review
Published December 1, 2024
Graphic by Miina McCown
Review: 96th Oscars was predictable but fun
Published March 22, 2024
Image from 20th Century Studios
Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Bah Humbug, some say…
Published December 14, 2023
The Hunger Games; The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: a dive into President Snow’s dark origins
Published December 5, 2023
Image source: Unlocked Films
Reflection of Life: Tribal members across PNW come together to demand attention for their water rights
Published June 14, 2023
The sunset showcases all the colors in the Spectra.
Coachella Highlights
Published June 6, 2026
Sign with Hayden Homes Amphitheater concert lineup outside of the venue.
A home for concerts
Published June 26, 2025
COCC Tuba Orchestra performing Christmas songs at their concert
COCC hosts the 4th annual Tuba Christmas concert
Published December 8, 2024
illustration of a COCC playlist icon wearing a graduation cap and gown, holding a diploma or certificate.
Playlist for 2024 grads
Published June 12, 2024
Photo courtesy of Hypebeast
Yeat continues to push his boundaries with new album “Afterlyfe” 
Published April 25, 2023
Photo by Aaron Rasheed
Silver Moon Brewing: Entertainment is also culture in Bend
Published March 23, 2023
A snow mountain landscape with a expansive view of the land below. Skiers go down the mountain.
Mt. Bachelor goes out with a bang
Published April 22, 2026
Mountain View High School students arriving for Preview Day.
A look into COCC’s Preview Day
Published April 21, 2026
Everyone gets the welcome they deserve for the White Ball
A colorful celebration at Winter Pride
Published March 31, 2026
Birdhouses on Coats Campus!
Feathered friends living in the walls of Coats Campus
Published December 22, 2025
"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
Published December 18, 2025
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
Published November 14, 2025
New podcast released by The Broadside
New podcast released by The Broadside
Published June 13, 2024
A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script
A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script
Published February 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Anthroproductions
Off-Script with Liam Gibler: Olympian Joe Tyler
Published December 3, 2022
Photo by Morgan Jessing
Ep. 4: Mo Schulte on Off-Script with Liam Gibler
Published August 21, 2022
Forward much? Tinder rep. says exactly what you're doing wrong
Forward much? Tinder rep. says exactly what you’re doing wrong
Published July 24, 2022
Photo by Tristan Hackbart
Renny Temple & Caren Kaye pt2 is out now in Ep. 3 of Off-Script with Liam Gibler
Published July 15, 2022
A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script
A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script
Published February 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Anthroproductions
Off-Script with Liam Gibler: Olympian Joe Tyler
Published December 3, 2022
Photo by Morgan Jessing
Ep. 4: Mo Schulte on Off-Script with Liam Gibler
Published August 21, 2022
Forward much? Tinder rep. says exactly what you're doing wrong
Forward much? Tinder rep. says exactly what you’re doing wrong
Published July 24, 2022
Photo by Tristan Hackbart
Renny Temple & Caren Kaye pt2 is out now in Ep. 3 of Off-Script with Liam Gibler
Published July 15, 2022
Photo by Tristan Hackbart
Off-Script with Liam Gibler welcomes Renny Temple and Caren Kaye for Episode two.
Published June 10, 2022
A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script
A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script
Published February 15, 2023
Photo by Morgan Jessing
Ep. 4: Mo Schulte on Off-Script with Liam Gibler
Published August 21, 2022
Forward much? Tinder rep. says exactly what you're doing wrong
Forward much? Tinder rep. says exactly what you’re doing wrong
Published July 24, 2022
Photo by Tristan Hackbart
Renny Temple & Caren Kaye pt2 is out now in Ep. 3 of Off-Script with Liam Gibler
Published July 15, 2022
Photo by Tristan Hackbart
Off-Script with Liam Gibler welcomes Renny Temple and Caren Kaye for Episode two.
Published June 10, 2022
Cover art by Mel Smith
Oscar winner Liam Gibler’s new podcast is available now! News not overshadowed by anything else that night.
Published April 10, 2022
2026 Winter print edition
2026 Winter print edition
Published March 11, 2026
2025 Spring print edition
2025 Spring print edition
Published June 1, 2025
2025 Winter print edition
2025 Winter print edition
Published March 30, 2025
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The Broadside
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Samantha Kilburn

Samantha Kilburn, Staff reporter

Samantha Kilburn (she/her/hers) is a reporter for The Broadside. She is at COCC getting her general AAOT while she explores possible careers in pediatric oncology nursing, social work, and child life. Kilburn enjoys building websites, writing spoken word poetry, and running her soon-to-be business. When she is not writing, she loves to be outdoors.

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Students studying at the Barber Library.

3 unique study tips for multimodal learners

Samantha Kilburn, Staff reporter | Published December 14, 2025

When it comes to studying, opinions about how, when, where, and what to do are variable. TikTok, YouTube, and other media platforms are filled with opinions on how you should and...

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A participant crosses the finish line.

COCC’s 26th annual Turkey Trot

Samantha Kilburn, Staff reporter | Published November 16, 2025

The Turkey Trot consisted of a 5 kilometer race and a Toddler Trot that was the length of the track for children 5 years and younger. It occurred on November 15, 2025 at the Central...

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Dogs in Halloween costumes mingle with each-other.

Halloween at The Old Mill

Samantha Kilburn, Staff reporter | Published November 10, 2025

Laughter filled the air as Halloween music erupted throughout The Old Mill. Frightening masks and funny hats gathered together along the river, awaiting the arrival of the paddleboarding...

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