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Lori Chavez-DeRemer selected as COCC commencement speaker, students protest

Colette Lorge | Published June 18, 2023

Central Oregon Community College released the commencement ceremony speaker for the 2023 graduation, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Chavez-DeRemer represents Oregon's 5th congressional...

Remembering local drag queen Alex Simpson, also known as Deb Auchery

Serena Zohbe Garcia | Published October 23, 2022

Local Bend drag queen, Alex Simpson, who was better known by her stage name Deb Auchery, died on September 22 from complications of Type 1 diabetes. The 30-year-old was the founder...

5 ways to safely celebrate LGBTQ pride month this year

Miina McCown | Published June 20, 2021

Miina McCown/The Broadside It’s officially June, the month to celebrate LGBTQ pride. June is recognized as Pride Month to memorialize the Stonewall Riots surrounding New...

Students help establish Safe Zones on Campus

The Broadside Editor | Published April 11, 2012

Jamie Bowles The Broadside Some staff members, instructors and students at Central Oregon Community College are doing what they can to make students feel safe. A new resource...