The Broadside

Poverty with a view

Aaron Rasheed | Published November 3, 2022

Hidden behind the scenic city of Bend, Oregon lays an underworld of a forgotten homeless community, to which a late 40-year-old woman by the name of Brenda belongs to. She graciously...

What determines the health of an individual: social determinants of health and how to improve at COCC

Kayt Vallis | Published May 24, 2022

Something like a law that makes abortion illegal might seem clear in how it could affect someone’s health, but there are other things one might not consider an “act of society”...

Former NFL player loves to teach and learn at COCC

Seth Root | Published January 7, 2021

Seth Root/The Broadside Ken Ruettgers didn't realize that he could play professional football in the NFL until he was a sophomore in college. Up until that point, for Ruettgers,...

The formula for sexual assault: dissecting rape culture

The Broadside Editor | Published April 24, 2013

A teenager in Ohio is sexually assaulted. Meanwhile, peers and members of her community encourage her assailants via social media. When the girl comes forward, she is met with...

Digital age blurs the line between terrorism and activism

The Broadside Editor | Published March 6, 2013

“We are legion. Expect us.” Such is the sign off phrase of “Anonymous” in each video posted to address the worldwide public. These videos, which garner thousands...