Students in Washington state can now add one more college to their list of schools offering affordable tuition: Portland State University. Starting in fall 2022, those attending Portland State that live in one of 11 approved Washington counties will automatically receive a border discount tuition at only 10% higher than […]
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Sakura Festival Celebrates Return to In-Person Ceremony
This year’s Sakura Festival was back in-person on April 21, and the live performers did not disappoint the audience. After two years of holding the Sakura Festival online, almost 100 people came out to appreciate the celebration of Japanese culture. Groups like the Takohachi’s Q Ensemble drum group got everyone’s […]
Clark Opens Writing Workshop to the Community
For the first time in over a decade, the Clark College Writing Workshop is set to take place this spring. Workshop topics led by faculty include the inner workings of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, with readings from local authors. Running May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m in the […]
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. […]
Indie Folk Duo Faith and Majesty Close the Distance in Portland
Faith and Majesty Smith, known under their stage title “Faith and Majesty,” look back on their six-year musical journey, having created an inclusive and judgment-free space with their music’s emotionally resonant lyrics and socially conscious attitudes. “The music industry has so many layers, one I’d like to point out is […]
Turn up the Volume with Record Store Day 2022
For 15 years, Record Store Day has been a staple for the music community. Although organizers envisioned the event in 2007, the first Record Store Day didn’t happen until April 19, 2008, with over 1400 stores taking part nationally and internationally. 15 years later, Record Store Day continues rousing crowds […]
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. […]
Clark College Foundation Names New CEO Calen Ouellette
On March 31, the Clark College Foundation named Calen Ouellette as their new Chief Executive Officer. For the past two years, Ouellette worked as the Chief Advancement Officer at Los Angeles’ LGBT center. He has 17 years of experience in fundraising, and 13 years in senior management. “His background and […]
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 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 […]