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. […]
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Portland State Lowers Tuition for Washington Border Students
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 […]
Clark’s Stuff a BigFoot Event Brings Students Together to Create Keepsakes
On Tuesday, students gathered in Gaiser Hall for Stuff a Bigfoot, a part of the activities programming board’s ongoing week of events meant to bring students together. Each student that attended had the opportunity to stuff and take home a bigfoot doll along with a t-shirt. Students filtered in, grabbing […]
Free In-Person Legal Consultations Returns to Clark
On April 13, Clark College reopened free legal consultations with legal attorney, Ed Dawson. Because of Covid-19, both Clark and Dawson could not have in- person meetings with prospective clients. According to Samantha Lelo, program support supervisor for Clark’s student life office, Dawson specializes in family law. He offers advice […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student Chefs Showcase Seafood Delights in “Taste of the Sea” Menu
Second-year students at the McClaskey Culinary Institute were back at it again, presenting another pop-up restaurant experience in with their “Taste of the Sea” pop-up menu from Feb. 15-17. This marked the second in-person restaurant event since the pandemic. The menu, costing $16.22 per person including tax, featured a variety […]
Students Share Their Frustrations Over Remote Learning
As the fall quarter comes to an end, one thing is clear; many Clark students are stressed and frustrated. Students are frustrated with their college experience amidst the ongoing pandemic. Some are frustrated with their professors, some feel they are missing out on the college experience and others are frustrated […]
Art Student Annual 2020: Archer Gallery Goes Virtual
The Art Student Annual is an important and exciting event for participating students. Not only is it a chance for students to show off their work to their families and the community, but the show is juried, and prizes are awarded. This art show is a culmination of the diverse […]
International Student Travels to Clark Only to Take Classes Online
19-year-old Brazilian International Clark student Daniel Dos Santos is paying more for less than he expected. Dos Santos has three online classes this quarter, all three classes were supposed to be in person. He has a zoom meeting three days a week for his math class. For another class, he […]