Web Graphic. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us for over a year, creating challenges, anxiety, social isolation and chaos, another silent epidemic has quietly continued to affect the health and safety of thousands of college students, including those at MHCC. This epidemic is sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Like many colleges, MHCC is taking action to increase awareness to bring about change, promote healing, equity and social justice – to

Web Photo. Portland, like all cities, has always existed in a state of constant change, and inevitably, some proposed changes are received by its residents better or worse than others. Controversy over a proposed freeway expansion near downtown Portland helps to prove the point. With hundreds of thousands of people commuting through and around the city every day, it is not an uncommon sentiment to feel there is a lot to be desired in terms of more efficient travel options. Fu

Web Graphic. The COVID situation is still ongoing, and MHCC leaders are still attempting to do their best to provide resources and classes for students amid the chaos. While this in and of itself is not news, there are still some large, looming questions: ⦁ How is the college being impacted by COVID? ⦁ Will there be a reopening anytime soon? ⦁ What will the college’s future be like? A recent interview with Diane Noriega, who chairs the MHCC District Board of Education, offere

Web Graphic. Normally, the Associated Student Government (ASG) holds an annual springtime election for students attending MHCC who wish to run for the office of president and vice president for the following academic year, while accepting applications for all other ASG positions. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting campus shutdown has changed a lot about the process. With hopes of finding more interested and qualified candidates, normal ASG deadlines to apply for t

Web Graphic. Pending final approval from the MHCC District Board of Education, the college’s Student Finance Council has completed the process of allocating student fee revenues for Mt. Hood’s athletic and co-curricular programs for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Representatives of the programs receiving funds met several times this winter, and the Finance Council determined the budgeted amounts in early February. Each group brought a different spending history and need to the tabl

Web Graphic. What’s good, MHCC students! Welcome to the heart of Spring Term, one that I’m hoping is treating you all well. It’s that time of the year again where the Mt. Hood community (students, teaching faculty, support staff and others) get to show that amazing instructor, whether they’re full-time or part-time, how much they mean to us by nominating them for the Distinguished Teaching Award. Each academic year, up to three full-time and part-time faculty members (six tot

Photo provided by David Long. David Long, a remote client technology technician (RCTT) for MHCC, has been working in this position since Feb. 1. A Mt. Hood graduate, he works at the college’s Information Technology (IT) “service desk” – actually, still working from home, just like most of the Saints community the past 13 months – picking up the phone for support and when computers are acting up, as well as routing questions or suggested fixes to others around the college. Bef

Photo provided by Jessica Roberts. Jessica Roberts, the MHCC director of marketing and communications, has been in the position for about 14 months now – arriving just in time to take on the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Roberts started at Mt. Hood in January 2020, and before that, worked as a director of communications at the University of Oregon for three years. She has also worked at different public relations agencies, including time at both Ogilvy and Edelman, the fo

Web Image. ‘Dear Students, Are you having trouble finding transportation to and from college or other transportation concerns that inhibit your ability to be successful in school? The Student Success Program and the Student Union would like to help you! Now until June 2021, students have the opportunity to receive free TriMet Hop passes to aid in transportation for those who are eligible. Please review the attached documents. To request for a TriMet pass, please contact Clau

Web Graphic. MHCC recently helped to win a federal grant of $5 million (Mt. Hood receiving nearly $600,000) to expand cybersecurity programs and advanced manufacturing workforce training at nine community colleges in Oregon. This U.S. Department of Labor grant is split between Mt. Hood, which led the collaborative effort, and eight partnering community colleges. They include Central Oregon, Clackamas, Chemeketa, Klamath, Lane, Portland, Rogue, and Southwestern Oregon communit

Web Graphic. This Friday, April 9, is the deadline for Mt. Hood students to register and for a Zoom meeting with their state legislators during an April 22 Advocacy Event. It is important for legislators to understand the challenges and real-life experiences of college students wth regard to proposed solutions such as Oregon HB 2835 (requiring and funding a benefits “navigator” for each state university and college to assist students). Hearing from students helps to focus on

During the month of February, MHCC staged a variety of events for students and others to participate in – many, but not all, centered on Black History Month. On Feb. 12, Mt. Hood hosted the event “The Journey Beyond Transfer: A Conversation with MHCC Alumni.” A panel of Saints alumni discussed their experiences at Mt. Hood, and where their educational journey took them once they moved on to another institution. Alumni from all across the country joined via a Zoom session. The

KMHD2, Mt. Hood’s student-run livestreaming “broadcast” program, is embracing the rapid pace of technological advancements by shifting towards a multimedia platform. The co-curricular program’s plan includes development of an iOS and Android app, with hopes of those being completed at the end of Spring Term. The app will allow students to engage with their peers, and the community at large. The shift is a timely one. With no signs of virtual connectivity slowing down, the nee

Photo Provided By Bakr Alkarawi Homelessness continues to be an issue for many college students, with a recent #RealCollegeSurvey stating that over 52% of students across 17 Oregon community colleges reported being “housing insecure” during the COVID-19 pandemic – the biggest problem being paying rent and other expenses when they’ve lost their means of income. In an effort to solve those issues, MHCC student and TRIO ambassador Bakr Alkarawi has taken steps to help fight agai

Web Photo Led by MHCC communications instructor Brady Carey, a brief yet informative roundtable discussion surrounding the United States’ present protest culture was held on Feb. 10ruary, particular focus being placed on the Jan. 6 D.C. Capitol insurrection. Hosted by a panel of various Mt. Hood social sciences educators, the Zoom meeting held a clear intent to compare and contrast the events of early January with other contemporary and previous protest movements, and to unde

Web Graphic After four studio albums, two tours and 28 years together, Daft Punk has decided to call it quits. A cryptic video was uploaded (this week) on Daft Punk’s YouTube page, which the duo’s publicist confirmed signified the end of their musical partnership. A few notes on Daft Punk’s origins Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter met in 1987 as students at a secondary school in Paris. For six months in 1992, they formed a rock trio called Darlin’, with Lau

Web Graphic. Amid a time of lingering public and political tension over race relations, the end of February also brings the close of Black History Month in America. February was chosen for the annual tribute due to the significant birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas, on Feb. 12 and 20, respectively. The Advocate has taken the opportunity this winter to interview several Black Americans at Mt. Hood, from a variety of backgrounds, to explore their views rega

Virtual therapy has come to the forefront at a critical time, during a national mental health crisis. Lockdowns and social distancing have meant isolation for many. In addition to the pandemic, the 2020 election and race relations controversies have had major impacts on our mental health. A recent poll shows Americans believe their mental health to be the lowest in the last 20 years. Many people are prioritizing their mental health by turning to therapy at a time when the pra

Web Graphic. The MHCC community is invited to celebrate Black History Month with a discussion on James Baldwin’s legacy. Traci Simmons, Mt. Hood’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and English instructor Don Anderson will host a virtual discussion of Baldwin’s famous book, “The Fire Next Time,” on Monday, Feb. 17. The Zoom session will run from 1 to 2 p.m. The event summary provides insight into what students can expect during the discussion, with a brief synopsis

Web Photo. Extensively known for his contempt for opposition, President Vladimir Putin once again has flexed his tight grip on the Russian people, who over the past couple weeks have been trying to pry open his hand in response. After the near-fatal poisoning (a favorite Kremlin method of dissent-silencing) of prominent centrist and Progress Party leader Alexei Navalny in August 2020, Navalny’s subsequent recuperation was largely spent calling out the true loyalties of his un