All Photos by Andrew Simmons and Jason Kurth-Lepoidevin SOLO FAVORITE Newsroom Favorite: Barf (full name: Barfolomew) from the 1987 Sci-fi film Spaceballs DUO FAVORITE ASMHCC's Alma Perez and Nick Stone as Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart from the Final Fantasy Franchise. GROUP FAVORITE The entire Heeler family - Bandit, Chilli, Bingo and Bluey!

Mt. Hood Community College's operating deficit is smaller than anticipated, thanks in part to increased enrollment and reduced spending. But with reserves potentially exhausted in less than 5 years, the college faces difficult decisions as it prepares future budgets.

From superheroes and horror icons to video game favorites and a little robot dog, The Advocate’s first-ever costume contest drew more than 100 entries at Barney’s Boo Bash. The celebration gave students, families and community members a chance to show off their creativity while bringing the student newspaper closer to the community it serves.

Photo by Elijah Camacho Jennifer Childers The Advocate When Mt. Hood Community College President Lisa Skari sat down with The Advocate, she kept things simple. “Call me Lisa.” It is a small thing, but an intentional one — a genuine effort to break down hierarchy and keep conversations open. “I think we have a role beyond just educating students,” Skari said. “Students can get skills without sitting in a classroom. How do we remain relevant, and what’s our role and our space a

Chiderah Edeh The Advocate This year, the Grammys became more than an awards show. Immigration, equality and human rights were central themes of the night. Pins, speeches and statements worked together to ensure artists’ voices were heard. The event reminded viewers that music and activism are often connected, and that small gestures can spark conversation and inspire change. It started on the red carpet: artists wearing “ICE OUT” pins — small symbols carrying a powerful mes