A computer monitor in the AVID Center. Photo by Leo Fontneau All MHCC student Microsoft email accounts now require two-factor authentication.  The change went into effect on Sept. 1, according to emails sent to students over the summer. Students can add or change methods of multi-factor verification in the “Security Info” tab of their school Microsoft account and officials recommend that students set up the Microsoft Authenticator app as the preferred method  of multi factor

Theater Production Explores Gender and Roles Once again, the MHCC Theatre Department put on a fabulous performance last month, with an incredible set and costumes. As described by theatre student Leo Decker, “There were these dudes on boats, and they were going down the Colorado River, slowly running out of food and in slowly sinking boats.” In the play as staged at Mt. Hood, all the characters were played by feminine-presenting or nongender-conforming actors. The saga’s mora

The year a building was completed largely determines the occupant’s safety during the next big earthquake, and MHCC finished building its...

How do I deal with a one-sided friendship without feeling guilty?

Need somewhere to bring the whole family this summer? Gresham’s Festival of Arts, Spirit of Gresham, is back this summer.

President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes the complete elimination of all federal TRIO programs, which have supported low-income, first-generation, and disabled students for over 60 years.

Major topics of discussion included funding for community colleges, potential cuts to federal programs including the Head Start program...

An event to welcome aliens to party with the natives, and highlight the stately Hotel Oregon in the downtown area. 

A Closer Look at Gresham's Two Farmer's Markets

On May 19-20, Mt. Hood Community College served as the host site for the 2025 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Track & Field Championships. The event brought together top collegiate athletes from across the region for two days of intense competition. While I was not able to photograph every Mount Hood athlete in action, I was fortunate to capture moments from a few standout performers and highlight their achievements through the images below. In the women’s discus throw,

After initial results of the proposed $136 million Mt. Hood Community College bond measure were posted the evening of May 20, election day, showing it lagging in support, the next vote updates showed it gaining support as additional mail ballots were counted. Now, from a narrow lead of just 11 votes on May 21, the winning margin has increased to 144 votes, as of June 3. After six failed attempts over the years, MHCC finds itself on track to pass its first bond measure since N

As my time in the Middle College program at Mt. Hood comes to an end, I’ve been thinking about everything these past two years have taught me...

Last year, the Mt. Hood Community College softball team had an incredible championship season. I’ll admit – I knew nothing about softball at the time. But when I heard the Saints had a shot at another title run this year, I knew I had to be there to see it for myself. Photo by Ken Perez On the first day of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) championship tournament – played in north Portland’s Delta Park – I was hooked. The energy coming from the Saints’ dugout was elect

Sometimes things happen in ugly ways, and you must have some uncomfortable conversations for there to be some sort of resolution.

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The new Mt. Hood student body president for 2025-26 has ambitious goals for next year’s student leadership team. Jeffery Erickson told The Advocate during his campaign that his primary goals were to be responsive to the needs of students, build community by running social events for students, put work into cleaning up the campus grounds, and the challenging objective to make a difference for students on the cost of housing. It’s clear from talking with him after the election

The Associated Students of Mt. Hood Community College’s (ASMHCC) election for student body president and vice president for 2025-26 has concluded, with the Office of Student Life announcing on April 24 that Jeffery Erickson and Elaria Salib were winners of those respective races. Photo by Leo Fontneau A total 726 votes were cast by Mt. Hood students, a significant improvement in turnout since last year’s election gathered only 306 votes. Erickson received 408 votes while his

A few words shared from a 3x SUP World Champion, Wing Foil Champion, Waterwoman, Student, Coach, Wylde Wind & Water Founder, and Type 1 Diabetic Surely each of us has experienced feeling adrift and lost in the sea of life, moments when it seems the last drops of our motivation are drained, making room for weariness and a gnawing sense of frustration. What do you do? Do you allow yourself to rest by letting go of everything and surrendering to the waves of worries and anxietie

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