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. […]
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The Indy Shares Local Vintage Stores for a Weekend of Thrifting
Over the pandemic, thrifting at local vintage stores resurged as a trend to support small businesses, to save money during the pandemic recession, and to help protect the environment by recycling clothes instead of buying from fast fashion companies. While many thrifters frequent Goodwill, there are plenty of unique small […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]