Campus News
Transferring to a University
Reporter Rebecca Hallgrimson sheds some light on the transition process from a community college to a University. Featuring an interview with Transfer Opportunity Program director Corrie Sommerfield. Full Story
Clubs provide fun for all types of students
The Student Life office, open in the Campus Center and run by Director Marjan Coester, provides opportunities for students to enjoy campus club life. Coester has information about which clubs are currently active and when and where they meet. Full Story
Scholarship season coming into full bloom
While many major scholarship application deadlines may have passed, like the Oregon State Access Commission (OSAC) scholarships, students can still apply to other scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year. Full Story
Prizes for poetry
The Mainstream student newspaper is sponsoring a poetry contest for UCC students which will run the month of April. April is National Poetry Month, designated by the Academy of American Poets. The contest is open to all students meeting contest guidelines. Full Story
Open educational resources available
Open Education Week, a week set aside to help spread awareness of numerous free online resources available to students and teachers, this year falls during dead week, March 11-15. Full Story
The AtD “roll out” challenges are rolling in
For a dare, would you go without a shower for three days? Sleep on anything BUT your own bed? Seek out free medical care for your dental needs? Full Story
Lifestyle
Cohabitation: The Art and Science of Living Together
When four sweaty women living in a 900 square foot apartment rush home after a two to three hour basketball practice, who gets to take the first shower in the home’s single bathroom? Full Story
Review: Side Effect—Prescription for a Friday night
The only side effect that the film Side Effect will have on audiences is that no one will stop talking about it. Full Story
Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower—A look at the darker side of adolescence
“I feel infinite.” This is what Charlie tells his two new friends as they are driving too fast to Charlie’s first real party with David Bowie’s “Heroes” blaring from the stereo in The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Full Story
Review: World of Warcraft—Patch expands Pandaria game
The Isle of Thunder in Pandaria is beckoning players to challenge the Thunder King in patch 5.2 which unlocks new content for the Mists of Pandaria expansion. Players will have access to a new raid dungeon, new world bosses and a new zone. Full Story
Students share methods for dealing with stress
Many students have dealt with some form of stress in the past. Aaron Dawson explained how he had so much stress in high school. Even while taking higher level classes in college that give him stress, he has become used to it. Full Story
Cheap spring break ideas
Staycation, a new idea of staying home while vacationing in the vicinity is a popular and affordable option for UCC students. Full Story
UCC Sports
Looking for positive end to season, men’s b-ball falls just short
Coming into their game on Wednesday Feb. 13, the UCC Riverhawks men’s basketball team knew they needed nothing short of a miracle to make it to the NWAACC tournament. Full Story
Lady Riverhawks narrowly miss playoffs for first time in six years
The UCC women’s basketball team entered the nest on the verge of making the NWAACC playoffs. With just four games left in the regular season schedule, the ‘Hawks needed a win against the LBCC Roadrunners. Full Story