Web Graphic Friday, Oct. 16, marks the anniversary of the start of the 15-year reign of the famous king, Jadwiga of Poland, who ruled from 1384 to 1399. What makes this monarch particularly unusual is that she was a woman. While her life was short, dying at age 25, Jadwiga gained massive popularity for her kindness, intelligence and diplomatic ability, with a few historians calling her one of Poland’s greatest rulers. While not the first woman in history to lead a nation, as

Web Photo. On Nov. 3, Oregon residents will have the opportunity to vote on a measure that would increase taxes on nicotine products, including those for vaping. Tax revenue from this measure would be directed toward funding medical assistance programs in the state. Measure 108, the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health Programs Measure, proposes a dime tax increase on individual cigarettes, from 6.65 cents to 16.65 cents, equating to a raise from $1.33 to $3.33 per

Web Graphic. A measure on the Nov. 3 ballot in Oregon proposes decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances. Schedule I-IV controlled substances, which include heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines, are currently a Class A misdemeanor under Oregon statutes. If passed, Measure 110 would change these charges to a Class E violation. According to Oregon sentencing guidelines, a Class A misdemeanor can result in up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $6,250. Under

Web Photo On Sept. 29, the first scheduled presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was overshadowed by incessant interruptions, lack of civility, and blatant violations of the agreed – upon debate rules. Many viewers, discouraged with a lack of constructive dialogue and serious policy discussion, found the chaotic exchanges unbearable and chose not to suffer through the entire contest. Several follow-up polls showed Biden seen by more viewers as a clear winner

Web Graphic Oregon renters have received another temporary reprieve, thanks to an executive order issued last month. On Sept. 28, Gov. Kate Brown issued Executive Order No. 20-56, extending Oregon House Bill 4213’s ban on the evictions of tenants for non-payment of rent, or without cause, for the remainder of the year. This extension does not include commercial properties previously covered by HB 4213. It comesin response to a continued state of emergency caused by the corona

Jo Rae Perkins. Web Photo. Jo Rae Perkins, a businesswoman from Albany, is the Republican Party candidate on Oregon’s Nov. 3 ballot, challenging two-term incumbent Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, for his U.S. Senate seat. She has also publicly announced herself as a QAnon supporter, something voters should seriously consider. QAnon is a conspiracy theory movement that claims a cabal of child-eating Satanist pedophiles, including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Han

ASG MHCC (Web) Graphic. Mt. Hood’s ASG (Associated Student Government) team is gearing up for the 2020-21 school year – with all activities held online, at least through Fall Term. The ASG Executive Council Meetings will be held 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, and Student Activities meetings will be held from noon to 1 p.m., also on Wednesdays. These meetings are open to all students, and their Zoom links can be found on the ASG website (mhcc.edu/asg). Since all important events w

Web Photo. On Sept. 19, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, noted Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, died after battling pancreatic cancer. She was the second woman to have been successfully nominated for the Supreme Court, following Sandra Day O’Connor, and was the first Jewish female Supreme Court justice. Ginsburg was nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1993, serving a total of 27 years on the nation’s highest court. This week, Americans have mourned Ginsburg, coast-to-c

Web Graphic. Welcome to a unique (we hope) Fall Term, Saints! For Fall Term (and now, as announced on Sept. 24, Winter Term also) MHCC is still mainly operating remotely and online, especially for teaching, studying, and other student support. The campus is open only by appointment, with a limited number of courses and programs being offered in-person, or a “hybrid” mix of online/in-person sessions. Visit https://www.mhcc.edu/MHCC-Fall-Term-2020/ to see the plan for specific

Web Graphic. The deadline to register to vote in the state of Oregon for the 2020 general election is Oct. 13. If you’re unsure about your registration status, or what happens next, The Advocate has you covered! First, if you’re sure you haven’t registered to vote, doing so is straightforward. Just visit The Oregon Online Voter Registration (https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx?lang=en) website to register online. It’s worth noting that to register, you must

Web Graphic The longtime incumbent senator for Oregon Senate District 25, Laurie Monnes Anderson (D) is retiring this year. District 25 is an important district for Oregon as it contains parts of Multnomah County, which includes most cities east of Portland including Fairview, Troutdale, Gresham, and Wood Village. It is also important for Mt. Hood Community College, as the campus is located within District 25. Two candidates have since risen to take up Anderson’s office, with

Incoming ASG President LilyBelle Moir LilyBelle Moir, recently named the new ASG president for the 2020-21 school year, is excited to make an impact here at MHCC. Last year, she was involved in Associated Student Government (ASG) at Clackamas Community College during Fall Term; she transferred to MHCC in the winter. During her time at CCC, she was an officer in the ASG promotions department. Moir said she transferred to Mt. Hood for a variety of reasons: Although she loved Cl

Graphic by Ben Kalinkin, MHCC Integrated Media Graphic Design Student. MHCC’s Integrated Media Program will be presenting its first online film screening on Tuesday, June 9, 6-8 pm; this online film screening will be available for a limited time. Viewers will be able to chat live with the filmmakers as they tune in to video projects made by the graduating class of 2020! Visit the YouTube link below to watch the screening: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVibUvR7PmU_6Xlnuvd5r

Web Graphic Graduation ceremonies at MHCC will take place virtually this year, on Saturday, June 27. New Mt. Hood graduates will be recognized next month, just a few weeks later than usual, a decision based on the feedback from an online survey of students impacted, said John Hamblin, executive dean for student development. For the prerecorded festivities, MHCC is seeking submissions from college faculty and administrators of short, 15-30 second videos to play during the cere

Eli Rankin|The Advocate Over the past few years, the Advocate has been fortunate to have had many talented leaders who have served as Editor-in-Chief: the one individual (in most cases) who ultimately decides on its content and coverage. The 2012-2013 edition serves as a special year for The Advocate, as that is when our newspaper started posting complete issues online, via Issuu (https://issuu.com/theadvocate). It also was the year that Howard Buck, a faculty co-adviser to t

Web Graphic The ancient Greeks were the first to pay tribute to mom, sort of…. The Greeks celebrated Rea, the mother of all Greek gods. This spring festival didn’t stick, however. In medieval Britain, servants were given the fourth Sunday of Lent to go see their moms. This custom was called “mothering Sunday.” The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was established by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914 in honor of her late mother’s own overheard

Web Photo On Feb. 23, Ahmaud Arbery, age 25, was out for a jog in the Satilla Shores neighborhood outside of Brunswick, Georgia, when he was chased down by 64-year-old Greg McMichael, his son, Travis, age 34, and an alleged accomplice who recorded it all on his phone. The father and son (both white) shot Arbery (an African-American) multiple times, killing him. And they have only recently been charged with his murder, though in the beginning it didn’t seem it would happen. Ac

Associated Student Government (ASG) at MHCC is currently seeking applicants for the 2020-21 school year. It’s also searching for anyone willing to serve as ASG president or vice president. Positions (other than president and vice president) require a minimum of working 12 office hours per week, in addition to attending ASG meetings. T he latter are 2 hours long, if the person is serving as an executive member, or about one hour weekly for other government members. “We also ex

On Wednesday (May 20), MHCC President Lisa Skari and Associated Student Government (ASG) leaders held a virtual town hall meeting to address the concerns and questions of Mt. Hood students and others. Foremost on most minds: Skari confirmed that for now, MHCC plans to continue to operate online-only through Fall Term, via Zoom and Blackboard for class sessions. Any potential transition back into classroom learning is still an unknown. The ASG and Skari did their best to answe

Web Graphic The Advocate normally travels to participate in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association (ONPA) Collegiate Day seminar and awards ceremony each spring. This year’s version was set again at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. Of course, the complications of COVID-19 made the May 1 road trip impossible. But a pandemic didn’t stop the contest, or the student newspaper making the MHCC community proud with another strong showing. With results revealed online by