Campus News
Auto shop gets $20,000 donation from Toyota
As a reward for meeting the certifications of Toyota’s affiliated T-TEN program, UCC’s automotive department received an initial $20,000 donation this year from Toyota. Full Story
Students pay as college balances budget
The 2014-15 academic year will begin with a larger financial burden for students as per credit and term fees are increased. Full Story
ASUCC leaders spend as elections near
The ASUCC Student Leadership team, in an attempt to spend down approximately $60,000 in student activity fees saved over the last few years, has finished voting to spend over $18,000 in student projects and is now beginning the process of putting together the student government election for 2014- 2015. Full Story
Lifestyle
Men march against domestic violence
The sounds of dragging heels echoed down Jackson Street April 25 as Douglas County men protesting domestic violence plodded down the pavement in women’s shoes. Full Story
Hiking from Mexico to Canada
Umpqua Community College transfer student, David Henry, has always tried to get the most out of life. Although he is only 32-years-old, he has experienced many adventures but his biggest adventure came on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2008. Full Story
Trails in Douglas County abound
Douglas Umpqua Basin area is renowned as an outdoor recreation wonderland. However, with the sheer volume of hiking destinations, figuring out the best trails can be a daunting task. Read on for a short guide to some of the best local hiking options. Full Story
Independent voters of Oregon seek primary
A growing number of UCC students, local citizens and a few faculty members have recently formed the “Independent Voters of Oregon.” as a way to start doing something about the lack of choices regarding the way our elected officials are selected. Full Story
Standoff in the desert, What's Your Opinion?
The Bureau of Land Management found itself in a standoff with Nevada rancher Clive Bundy and a group of heavily armed supporters earlier this month. We asked students at UCC what they thought of this complex situation. Full Story
New apps promise anonymity
A new generation of anonymous social networks is sweeping the country. Secret, Whisper, and Yik Yak have become popular smart phone apps on many college campuses but it is difficult to discern the actual utility in the midst of all the trolling, threats and slander. Full Story