The Broadside

The future of CET transportation

MJ Bundy | Published February 20, 2023

Cascades East Transit remains the safest and cheapest transportation in Central Oregon, providing shuttles to the public with ADA compliant rides. The ADA compliant rides are...

The COCC community shows their talent in honor of Black History Month

Serena Zohbe Garcia | Published February 17, 2023

In celebration of Black History Month and the 2023 Season of Nonviolence, Central Oregon Community College hosted a Black Excellence Talent Show last Saturday, Feb. 11. Students...

COCC and OSU Cascades residence halls compete in second annual energy efficiency competition

Mel Smith and Miina McCown | Published February 17, 2023

Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University Cascades residence hall students are currently competing in the second annual Beavers & Bobcats Energy Challenge....

A powerful vision: COCC’s Black Excellence Art Showcase

Kiah Albertus | Published February 16, 2023

The Black Excellence Art Showcase featured at Central Oregon Community College honors the black community and black femme individuals. The exhibit features local Black artists,...

A dive into Medieval history on Off-Script

Alysia Seaborn and Liam Gibler | Published February 15, 2023

The newest episode of Off-Script with Liam Gibler features history enthusiast Tracy Jones. Tracy has studied Medieval history for years and hopes to one day teach as a history...

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” a surprising box office success

Meah Mccraw | Published February 15, 2023

★★★★★★★★ “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” directed by Joel Crawford leaves audiences in awe with dazzling animation, relatable humor and an unexpectedly...

The Malcolm & Mandela effect: Ilyasah Shabazz and Ndaba Mandela inspiring the youth of Central Oregon

Aaron Rasheed | Published February 15, 2023

"Lessons from Our Fathers" “It always seems impossible until it's done," said Nelson Mandela. "If you're not ready to die for it, put the word freedom out of your vocabulary,”...

COCC offers paid student social media position

Kiah Albertus | Published February 14, 2023

Central Oregon Community College is offering an Instagram and TikTok student ambassador position. The job entails working with the recruitment and outreach, and marketing and...

Political cartoon: Deschutes County Solid Waste Management proposed new landfills close to Pine Mountain Observatory

Meah Mccraw | Published February 12, 2023

Deschutes County Solid Waste Management has proposed thirteen new landfill sites to be built by 2029, six of which are in close proximity to the Pine Mountain Observatory. This...

LeBron’s latest record is legendary, but still not his greatest accomplishment

Chase Brostek | Published February 10, 2023

The basketball world came to a standstill with 10.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers battle against the Oklahoma City Thunder. There was pure bedlam...

Early Spring in the Mist: New art exhibition to be featured at COCC Bend campus

Mel Smith and Serena Zohbe Garcia | Published February 5, 2023

The Central Oregon Community College Bend campus Barber Library is to feature a collection of abstract paintings by local Bend artist Cheri Lee Helfenstein, open for the community...

President Chesley has officially signed COCC onto the Presidents Climate Leadership Commitment

Mel Smith and Miina McCown | Published February 4, 2023

In early January of 2023, Central Oregon Community College President Laurie Chesley signed the carbon commitment, one of the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments. This...