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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]