For the cozy gamers at MHCC, a new patch update for “The Sims 4” has arrived with another improvement on the game’s real-life gameplay: more gender-diverse selections in the game and much-improved functionality for console users. A Sim with the new hearing aid object applied. A life simulation game, The Sims 4 is the latest edition of the popular Sims game series. Since its release in 2014, the game has been supported by regular expansion packs and patch updates, and the sims

Photos by Isabela Durighello Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved Victorian classic, “The Secret Garden,” blossoms anew in this enchanting musical written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. “When young Mary Lennox loses her parents to a cholera outbreak in India, she is sent to live with her uncle, hermit Archibald Craven, who lives in an imposing, secluded manor on the British heath,” the plotline reads. “Inside the haunting house upon the hill, Mary finds a

Photo by Martin Kay. I was recently doing some last-minute work on an assignment in the Mt. Hood Community College Library, when I saw a whiteboard where students were asked what magazines they would like to see available. The suggestions gathered were “Cooking Light,” “Super Street,” “Otaku USA,” “Game Informer,” and 11 separate votes for “Shonen Jump.” I had about an hour to finish a PowerPoint covering 10 weeks of Earth Systems and The Rock Cycle, but I could spend 20 minu

Photo by Martell Meacham. The Portland Night Market has been a recurring event staged in downtown Portland since 2015 – a celebration of Portland’s local culture that features numerous vendors from across the city selling various artisan goods ranging from food and drinks to handmade cloths and art. There is usually a significant line to get into the event, but there is no entry fee, unless you buy a ticket beforehand to skip the usually long-but-quick-moving line. Currently,

Photo from “Violent Night” Released in December for the holiday season, “Violent Night” pits David Harbour, as Santa, against a dangerous band of mercenaries with code names such as Candy Cane, Gingerbread, Krampus, and Mr. Scrooge – played by John Leguizamo – who have invaded the family compound of Gertrude Lightstone. This movie mixes the comedic violence of “Die Hard” and the child endangerment of “Home Alone” with generous sprinkles of Christmas spirit from movies that in

Photo by Martell Meacham The work of David Strohl, Mount Hood Community College’s very own photography instructor and Integrated Media advisor, is currently on exhibit in the Visual Arts Gallery. His display captures what is beyond the edge of the woods and looks into the depths of the forest. I was able to interview Strohl on his most recent public gallery, asking what he had to say on the unique exhibition. Q: What is the genre of the exhibit? A: The genre is “forgotten abo

Since the beginning of the pandemic, it seems house plants and their popularity have been climbing to the top of the trend ladder. If you haven’t already hopped onto this trend, there is a good reason it had such a heavy takeaway with the majority of people. Growing plants indoors not only gives us a fun new hobby but also there are so many added benefits to bringing nature inside. Graphic by Isabela Durighello. Caring for house plants brings a lot of benefit not only to your

Rory Myers The Advocate My intention for this article was a “hate review,” the whole reason I took it on – the reason being that I can’t stand the acting style of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I have always thought he’s overrated as an actor. I still believe that, but not based on his performance in “Black Adam,” the surprisingly adequate movie where the bodybuilder and actor, “The Rock,” is finally a superhero. The best part of this movie are the scenes with action, which is ba

Kelley Chang The Advocate With the COVID pandemic finally easing up, the MHCC Clay Club is back in full production again this year for its annual holiday ceramics sale, coming during the last week of Fall Term classes. Headed by Mt. Hood’s ceramics director, John Hasegawa, club members can boast collective pottery experience of 50 years or more. The goods they make are top-notch and often very intricate, and part of the sales proceeds go back to the club to assist young ceram

Rory Myers The Advocate Through April 9, 2023, OMSI’s “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes” exhibition will be open and there for all Marvel fans to see. Even as someone who is not the biggest Marvel fan but still appreciates that universe, I enjoyed seeing the original suits of many of our favorite Marvel heroes and villains. A few favorites on hand were some that are displayed here: The Scarlet Witch, Spiderman (as worn by Tom Holland), Star-Lord and Gamora from Guardians of t

Arianna Perez-Garcia The Advocate Winter break is quickly approaching for students and staff at Mt. Hood Community College. During this time, it starts feeling like we are pushing through even more with school, work, and life. I hope we can find some rest and comfort soon. That could possibly be found in many holiday events the Portland metro area has to offer. There are plenty experiences to enjoy, from music, theatre, shopping, and fluorescent light walk- throughs during De

Arianna Perez-Garcia The Advocate Being able to experience the change in seasons is definitely one of my favorite things. Mostly because once it’s winter, I know that the hot foods with leftovers for days will take over my household kitchen. It feels like the best day ever when a meal is made for a special occasion – such as a workplace potluck, a holiday party, Christmas Eve dinner and even New Year’s. I also think cooking creates memories with family and friends. We can tr

Kelly Chang The Advocate It’s that time of year, the time for holiday cheer – a time of giving and receiving, of holiday spirit, honoring religious beliefs – and of celebrating the start of the new year. What does Christmas mean to you? Or in the case of other religions and beliefs, say, Kwanza or Hannukah, during this time? For some, it’s a sense of newness and generous spending. For others, it’s a season of renewal, illumination, and festive activity. And then there is love

Web photos. When daylight savings ends in November I start to dread the short days, and darkness by 5 p.m. On the plus side, that calls for movie nights – not only on weekends, but right after getting home from work or school. There are great movies that capture the essence of what the fall, and winter, seasons look like, as well as movies that fit right into the world of festivities like Halloween and Christmas. This fall and winter movie guide are for all the staying-in nig

Web photo. Want to pounce on super-discounted tickets for Marvel’s latest blockbuster movie? The student body government at Mt. Hood (ASMHCC) has bought out a whole movie theater for currently enrolled Saints students to see the much-anticipated “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on the big screen – right across the street! Any student who donates at least $1 or two cans of food (suggested) to Barney’s Pantry (inside the MHCC Student Union, Room AC1051) by Friday, Nov. 18, will

Photo by Martell Meacham. Photo by Martell Meacham. Photo by Martell Meacham. “Wordplay: Print/Text/Image” is open in the Mt. Hood Visual Arts Gallery weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, and by appointment on weekends. The exhibit is free to all and will run through November 22, 2022. “Wordplay: Print/Text/Image” is the newest exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery at MHCC, open for viewing through Nov. 22, free of charge for Mt. Hood students and all others. Edie Overturf, printm

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind, noted American photographer Photo by Aquilina Larkins Art is something that comes in many forms. Some we can see with our eyes, some we can smell, and some we can feel with our hands. One thing is for sure: Beauty and appreciation are in the eyes of the beholder. What makes art i

web photo We are mostly on the other side of the pandemic, and I don’t know about y’all, but I hated looking at myself on a screen every day! Zoom classes, meetings, hangouts, and all that, did a number on my confidence level. Waking up every day, going through my normal routine, then turning on my computer and entering a virtual meeting was rattling on its own. But then having to look at myself on a computer screen, see what other people see, and have the will to keep your c

10. Paranormal Activity – This 2007 ghost story appeared on the scene with a measly budget of $15,000 and was so popular that it spawned six additional films. 9. It (2017) – Who doesn’t love a terrifying killer clown? Let’s hope this year we don’t have a repeat of 2016 when real-life clown sightings were mysteriously popping up all over the country. 8. Hellraiser – After he arrived on screen in 1987, you might say Pinhead was the first celebrity to make piercings cool. 7. Ju-

web photo The Sanderson sisters are back! Winifred, Sarah, and Mary return to Salem, Massachusetts, for revenge. “Hocus Pocus 2” is now streaming on Disney+ this spooky season, the sequel to the 1993 “Hocus Pocus” classic with new characters and a comedic plot. This movie begins with the younger Sanderson sisters celebrating Winifred’s 16th birthday. The younger versions of themselves are hilarious! Of course, the town of Salem is not too fond of them, especially the Reverend