For the queer community, positive representation is important but sorely lacking. Having the privilege to see themselves on a screen or characterized in a book creates a sense of security and illustrates what they can achieve later in life. Award-winning young adult author Mason Deaver brings attention to the […]
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Humane Society Walk/Run Event Back In Full Swing
About 700 people and their furry friends gathered in downtown Vancouver for the Humane Society of Southwest Washington’s annual walk/run for the animals on May 7. This year’s fundraiser was a slight return to normalcy for the 31–year–old event. The route typically leaves Esther Short Park and follows the Columbia […]
Clark Pupil Chronicles their Journey to Becoming a “Super Student”
As a student who spent the first two of my three years at Clark coming to campus only when necessary, I decided with graduation looming to explore the events campus has to offer. Challenging myself to attend all the events offered in a two week period, I transformed into […]
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 […]
Confessions of a Thrift-Shopaholic
Ashlynn Olson, a 17-year-old junior at Heritage High School walked the aisles of Goodwill like she usually does when shopping at the second hand store. In the shoe aisles, Olson looked through the shoes multiple times. She looked through the heels, the sneakers, the flats, and the boots. After going […]
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 […]
Ukrainian Artists Raise Funds For Aid in Ukraine
From March 20 through May 20 Vancouver’s Corridor Gallery showed a selection of pieces from Ukrainian painters Tatyana Ostapenko and Anya Mironets Keyes. The exhibition, titled “Love for Ukraine,” showcased each artist’s personal view of the world. Keyes and Ostapenko are contributing all the proceeds of the showing to GlobalGiving’s […]
Banksyland Art Exhibit Departs Portland for Seattle
Banksyland, an exhibition hosting works by famous and controversial street artist Banksy, will be open to the public in Seattle on June 3 in AXIS Pioneer Square. Previously, Banksyland stayed in the Factor Building in Portland, Oregon and remained open for an extended period due to popular demand, but closed […]
Morgan Parker Dazzles Clark Students With Her Poetry
Acclaimed poet and novelist Morgan Parker hopped into a virtual book talk with Clark students May 12 at 4 p.m. to discuss her work, life and experience as a writer. Parker’s talk caps off the year for the Columbia Writer’s Series: a collection of talks organized by Clark’s english department. […]
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 […]