While high school students can be ahead of the curve, traversing bureaucracy can disproportionately affect them. At Mt. Hood Community College, nearly 23% of students are high-schoolers from a variety of area schools and districts. Through dual enrollment programs like Middle College and College Now, MHCC offers these students an incredible opportunity to get a head start on college by taking college-level courses – sometimes even working toward an associate degree before the

Student Body President Candidates Share Vision On October 29, we had the chance to meet the candidates for the Associated Students of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC). Our three contenders—Christopher Tronolone, Isaias Figueroa, and Peyton Annamarie Hull—shared their reasons for seeking our votes and their visions for MHCC’s future. This year’s presidential race began later than usual, as the previous president stepped down. Below is a summary of each candidate’s platform.

Photos by Ken Perez Anyone who has been on campus recently has likely noticed a poster or two calling for a “fair contract now” or a lanyard worn by an MHCC employee that says: “Stronger together” followed by “fair contract.” And it’s probably a somewhat familiar sight for many returning students from last year. But these posters aren’t being put up by members of Mt. Hood’s full-time faculty, who after a lengthy negotiating process finalized a new contract with the college. R

Looking to relax at Dabney Park? Or perhaps take a scenic drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway? Unfortunately, you might hit a roadblock. The Stark Street Bridge crosses the Sandy River just east of Troutdale, not far from the Mt. Hood main campus. Opened in 1915 after the previous wooden bridge collapsed, the bridge is still standing strong. But the same thing can’t be said about one of the supporting stone walls that has partially collapsed, and the bridge has b

Look Out Transfer Students! Portland State University has been awarded $7.8 million to fund the Access, Connect, Complete, Engage program, or the ACCE. In partnership with MT. Hood Community College and Clackamas Community College, this money is being put Pooled to help students looking for grants. The program is still in the works, and will be underway soon. So be on the lookout. Comic by Ethan Oliver

The ongoing Boeing Co. machinists stike began Sept. 13, after the union voted to reject the company’s offer of a 25% wage increase over four years, among other things. Union members had asked for a 40% raise, believing this is fair for the amount of work they do. Boeing workers also feel frustrated by safety conditions and the loss of certain pension benefits, dating back to 2016. Photo from Pixabay Over 33,000 workers throughout Oregon, Washington, and Southern California ha

Winter is coming, and with it, the chilly winds and longer nights. As the temperature drops, we must ensure our students have what they need to thrive both academically and personally. Mt. Hood Community College has always been more than just a place of learning; we now provide essential resources like food and clothing to support students in need. Many families face financial challenges that make it difficult to provide the necessities for their children. We recognize that d

Fall has returned to Oregon, and with it, the impending gloom of flu season. All the usual fall signs are appearing on store billboards announcing the arrival of vaccines. There is also an updated COVID vaccine available. As young, healthy college students, many of you must wonder why you would need to roll your sleeve up and take the poke. Too much misinformation has intertwined itself into the conversation, spreading fear and lies about a process that has been proven to wor

Photo by Prisma Flores Here’s one item area voters won’t see on their Nov. 5 election ballots: A proposed $131 million bond measure to fund much-needed Mt. Hood Community College campus repairs and upgrades. Over the summer, the MHCC Board of Education held a series of meetings focused on getting just such a measure before voters this fall. But by the July 17 Board meeting, the panel chose not to put the issue forward until next spring, citing a lack of community awareness a

Nvidia, a tech giant known for its graphics cards and more recently its role in AI, has hit a rough patch in the stock market: After enjoying a huge rise over the past couple of years, its stock price took a big hit in September, dropping about 25% from its yearly high. For a company that’s been riding high on the success of its AI and graphics chips, this sudden drop has caught many investors off guard, leaving them wondering what’s behind the decline. A big part of the prob

Fred Meyer Strikes. Source: OPB.ORG A loyal Fred Meyers employee who wished to remain anonymous talked about the tough reality of big corporations being driven by money concerns, at the expense of their employees. On Aug. 28, about 4,500 Fred Meyers employees filed an unfair labor complaint against Freddie’s and walked out… beginning a weeklong strike for all those employees. This strike affected 28 stores across Portland. Several employees said in interviews across the news

Portland International Airport (PDX) is on the verge of wrapping up its ambitious, multi-year renovation, and if you’ve wandered through the newly unveiled spaces this summer, the transformation is impossible to miss. Combining enhanced functionality with signature Pacific Northwest charm, PDX is gearing up to serve over 20 million passengers annually, all while staying true to its local character and eco-conscious values. Photos by Prisma Flores A key feature of the $2 billi

Photo by Leo Fontneau Starting May 20 and continuing through this Friday (June 7), MHCC and its Multicultural Diversity Resource Center have collaborated to host an exhibit and forum by the Wholistic Peace Institute and Hiroshima’s Ground Zero Museum called “Never Again” – that helps to vividly document and explains the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, through a collection of large posters and a public forum. The commemoration includes a live pre

Image sourced from istockphoto.com Summer is upon us! Soon we will be loving the long days and short nights – especially those of us with air conditioning at home, or who live in basements where the temperatures stay cool for sleeping. For those of us who lack these amenities, here are some tips and tricks for keeping your house cool when the temperatures become too hot to handle. Most notably, staying ahead of the heat is always best. So, if you can plan for it, here is an e

The Sandy River is a hotspot for people wanting to escape the upcoming summer heat. With freezing-cold water from the high glaciers on Mount Hood, it seems like the perfect getaway. But don’t let the look of the river fool you, because it can be deadly. On May 16, the Corbett Fire District, along with the Gresham Fire Department and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, teamed up to showcase some of the lifesaving equipment they have and warn people about the dangers of swimming

Photo by Kane Finders With the weather warming up again, the outdoors is getting more and more attractive. And one of my favorite ways to remain active when the weather is nice is to go for walks around the Portland metro area – the kind of accessible walks that everyone can participate in, with a little bit of effort. What this brief guide won’t describe are more challenging wilderness hikes, or particularly lengthy and difficult walks. These are just a couple of my favorite

I had the pleasure of being able to attend part of the Global Breakfast event on April 30. This was my second time going, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. From the wide variety of food available to guest in the Vista Dining Hall to the dance exhibitions by several different groups, the atmosphere was one that not many places have anymore. It was a breath of fresh air to be in a place where everyone can express their culture and learn about other cultures, too, and be able to

Wini (left) and Alex Benvenuti (right) Most people usually wouldn’t consider going to a mathematics talk as fun, but the Infinite Enrichment series of presentations on the Mt. Hood campus take the fundamental concepts of math you know and use them to create an engaging talk for all who come to learn much more.Put on by the Dead Mathematicians Society, the Infinite Enrichment series normally takes place over several Friday afternoons every Spring Term – from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This performance was so beautiful! I was mesmerized by the emotion that was put into the performance. I used to not like jazz, but I’ve always been interested in finding new music and have fallen in love with the art of jazz since last year, when I also attended the festival. Photos by Lindsay Leeman Watching Redman play the saxophone impressed me: I’ve never seen anyone play sax the way he does, and it brought a whole new light to jazz I hadn’t seen before. Cavassa was a del

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