Artists Carissa Potter-Carlson and Kate Pruitt bring their exhibition, “Wallowing,” a collection of paintings and sculptures to Clark College for viewing from April 19 to May 13. Archer Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to anyone that completes a health screening prior to visiting. […]
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Tutoring Center In Serious Need of Employees
Before the pandemic, the Tutoring Center operated with around 100 employees. Now, in spring 2022, the center employs 42 people, less than 50% of its capacity. In addition, only one of three locations on campus are open. “Student Employment is hurting in general,” said Janice Taylor, the program manager. […]
Bookstore Plans to Continue Online
After two long years of pandemic regulations, the bookstore staff are now thinking of permanently relegating purchases to their online store. This is especially important for students rushing to get class materials, who will no longer have the freedom to purchase textbooks in-person at the last minute. Dan Ellerston, 31, […]
Bakery Kiosk Operating Hours Still Limited
In the beginning of the pandemic, the McClaskey Culinary Institute decided to limit the hours of the Retail Bakery and Coffee Shop. Because of low student attendance on campus, the hours were cut in half, causing the institution to struggle. Jaquie Milam, a current bakery instructor, retail bakery manager, and […]
Model UN Returns After Strong Season
“A 16th century Venetian and an investor in Ben and Jerry’s” sounds like the setup to an elaborate joke, but for Clark’s Model United Nations Chicago conference, it is normal procedure. In Model United Nations, students represent modern-day countries, bringing with them a vast knowledge of contemporary events and policy. […]
Thompson Fitness Center Reinstates Open Hours
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed its doors in 2020, Clark’s Thompson Fitness Center has reopened to the public. Students, alumni, staff and their families can join the center for a small fee of $20 a term or $60 for an annual membership. Those currently enrolled in […]
Clark Administrator Retiring After Three Decades
After 28 years of supporting Clark College students, Miles Jackson, the interim associate vice president of instruction, will retire at the end of the 2022 spring quarter. Jackson started his time at Clark in 1995 as an adjunct professor in the psychology department and soon earned tenure. In 2007, Clark […]
Clark Updates In-Person Event Policies For Spring Term
Following the recent update to the state and local health guidelines regarding COVID-19, besides being mask optional since March 4, Clark College now has larger in-person classes and now allows buffet dining again. Higher education campuses in Washington state have been following COVID-19 guidelines since the beginning of the pandemic […]
Student Life Overrun with Sweet Treats
It’s been months since the student government purchased ice cream with hope that it would disappear in minutes on an open campus. However, the Student Life’s supply is still in the office freezer awaiting anyone with a sweet tooth. “We had these events that we were hoping like, oh, it’ll […]
Sakura Festival to be Held In-Person
Clark’s annual Sakura Festival is being held in-person this year for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The festival will take place on April 21, with opening remarks starting at 1 p.m. and the celebration starting at 2:30 p.m., both in the Gaiser Student Center. Starting in […]