Currently gearing up for their homecoming tour in Australia, four-piece alternative band The Faim is set to release their sophomore album ‘TALK TALK’ on July 8. The band is made up of Josh Raven on vocals, guitarist Samuel Tye, Linden Marissen on drums and Stephen Beerkens on bass and keyboard. Following […]
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Clark College Faculty and Community Hope for a New Performing Arts Center
Currently, Clark College runs without a performing arts center. Band and choir are scattered in various locations such as sky view high school, VSAA, and any available churches. The only band small enough to perform on campus is the Jazz Band conducted by Dr. Doug Harris Jazz Band Professor and […]
As of now, COVID vaccine still required for Fall 2022
As the school year ends and students look forward to summer break, Clark plans to continue the campus vaccine requirement and exemption process for fall 2022. Dr. Michele Cruse, vice president of student affairs, announced the upcoming school year’s safety protocol during a virtual town hall meeting on May 26. […]
Clark Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Boschma Farms Campus
Groundwork for Clark College’s new Boschma Farms campus in Ridgefield is now underway, following the groundbreaking ceremony held last Wednesday, June 1. Construction of the campus is scheduled to begin next spring and is expected to be completed during winter 2024. The ceremony featured remarks by President Dr. Karin Edwards, […]
Sunflower Flag in Support of Ukraine Invites Participation
The Counseling and Health center has partnered with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Art Department to put together a participatory art installation in support of the Ukrainian community. The installation consists of an arrangement of blue and yellow paper sunflowers that form a large Ukrainian […]
Penguin Pantry Continues Supporting Students Through Summer
Students registered for summer classes will have access to the Penguin Pantry over the summer. Food boxes will be distributed on Tuesday, July 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 23. To receive boxes on these days, students must sign up by Friday, July 22 and Friday, Aug. 19 respectively, at the […]
Environmental Action Club Moves Forward With Letters To Clark College Foundation
On April 20, the Environmental Action Club sent letters to the Clark College Foundation, asking them to fully divest from fossil fuels. The Environmental Action Club formed on Clark’s campus last fall with the goal of removing connections to the fossil fuels industry. The club directed their focus to the […]
Dean of Business and Health Sciences Retires at 64
“It’s time for the goodbye and farewell,” said Veronica Brock. With 30 minutes left in the Business and Health Sciences Unit Zoom call, this opening statement started with a small, informal announcement by Brenda Walstead, dean of the Business and Health Sciences unit at Clark College. Walstead, 64, announced her […]
Graduating Penguins Look Forward to Commencement
Clark graduation will be held in the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. As of May 20, 492 students applied for graduation, with more on the way. “Before the actual event, the number I mentioned will increase,” said Peg Este, Clark’s credential evaluator. Cashier manager […]
Wacky Wednesday Creates Relaxing Environment for Wandering Students
The activities programming board are giving back to the community through Wacky Wednesday, a time for students to relax and find some peace in their busy schedules. Students can expect board games, coloring pages, Legos and many more stress-relieving activities available to them in Penguin Union Building (PUB) 161. The […]