The Broadside

Students rally at the state capital for affordable education

The Broadside Editor | Published March 13, 2013

Student body government went to the state capitol March 7 to lobby for better financial aid in Oregon colleges. Members Kelly Huskey and Kurt Killinger were part of a rally for...

Fiscal Cliff deal leaves much to be answered

The Broadside Editor | Published January 23, 2013

After a long political standoff, on Jan.1, lawmakers in Washington reached a deal to avert the so-called fiscal cliff. With the new bill, current tax rates will be permanently...

The Fiscal Cliff may have major impact on students at COCC

The Broadside Editor | Published December 11, 2012

If Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a national budget, 28,000 students in Oregon will lose financial aid in 2013. If a decision on the federal budget is not reached by...

Operation Don’t Go Broke: 10 ways to stretch your financial aid

The Broadside Editor | Published October 17, 2012

As tuition and cost of living prices rise, many college students, living solely off their financial aid, are struggling to make ends meet. A large portion of financial aid consists...

New program worth its salt?

The Broadside Editor | Published March 7, 2012

William James The Broadside Students now have an interactive and easy way to manage their funds and student loans with a new program called SALT. American Student Assistance,...

Redmond High students filling classrooms, finding success.

The Broadside Editor | Published February 17, 2012

Natalie Carter The Broadside Redmond High School’s graduation rate is at a record high of 93 percent due in part to the advanced diploma program. The Advanced Diploma program—offered...