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Charming, dysfunctional, madcap foray into comedic love
Web photo. The MHCC theatre department is opening its spring play, “You Can’t Take it with You,” this weekend, and I got the opportunity to sit in while the cast and crew did a run-through of the show....
View ArticleHorrorscopes for the Halloween Fans
Scorpio You think you’re tough, huh? The typical Scorpio is a habitual thrill-seeker, and with Halloween around the corner I’m sure you’re jonesing for a fix. Well, how’s this for scary? Existence is...
View ArticleTop 5 tips to improve your studying habits
As we’re coming up on our fourth week of classes, you may find yourself becoming overloaded with coursework. You might be struggling to find a balance between work, school, and free time that works for...
View ArticleMt Hood staff donate thousands to student programs
Mt. Hood’s instructors and employees are close to a new milestone in fundraising to help students, with nearly $50,000 in donations pledged for 2017-18. Started in 1968, the Be Cause Of You Foundation...
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IS STAR WARS LEAVING FANS BEHIND?
Cover Design by: Shiela Embers, Ann Shodderly, Fletcher Wold Just before 2017 came to close, the latest entry to the Star Wars series made the second-biggest box office premiere in U.S. history,...
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‘COCO:’ NEW PIXAR FILM CELEBRATES DAY OF THE DEAD IN LIVING COLOR
Graphic By: Prisma Flores, Matana Mclntire Disney’s “Coco” is another great push for more diversity and inclusion in entertainment, and a great celebration of Mexican traditions. For viewers unfamiliar...
View ArticleFour different takes
The MHCC Visual Arts Gallery has a taste of four major art forms –painting, jewelry, pottery, and sculpture – at this month’s exhibit, called “Elemental Perspectives.” Four different artists represent...
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Survival 101: best bookstore food choices
Snack section of the MHCC Bookstore. Photo by Fletcher Wold Real talk: Figuring out how you’re going to feed yourself during a day at school is just as much extra thought as doing your homework....
View ArticleA love for literature and a desire to teach fuels student chief of Perceptions
Kavi Warner has a passion for literature, and big dreams for her own writing. To her surprise, she finds herself this winter leading the class of students who put together Mt. Hood’s literary magazine,...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Grammys
Whether you’ve tuned in to the Grammy Awards before or have decided that the annual ceremony has little-to-no significance to music in general, one thing remains true with each passing year: The...
View ArticleEmotional winter musical to incorporate audience into performance
The Winter Term musical, “Spring Awakening,” is slowly starting to roll into action as the MHCC drama department gets everything together, and it’s one whose story will be familiar to many people: one...
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MHCC COMMUNITY: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Dear Mt. Hood community: We will be tackling the #MeToo issue/debate in earnest in our Feb. 2 issue. While we are drafting our own editorial and news coverage, we would greatly appreciate any/all...
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strong women are targeted, too
I’ve seen what harassment can do to a strong woman. It’s a myth that only weak women are targets of sexual harassment. Society took away the power for women to have a voice, and there was no place to...
View ArticleCrowded concerts can cause concern
Sexual harassment at concerts is all too common, and the loudness and chaos of live music have allowed a lot of instances of assault to fly under the radar, until now. The #MeToo movement is bringing...
View ArticleBe the light
I’ve been writing this story for months. Writing it in my head, over and over. Here’s the short version. Please keep in mind. This is my story. My experience, not yours. I was there. You were not. It...
View ArticleA FLUFFY ALTERNATIVE TO THE SUPER BOWL
Last weekend was the time for the annual television event dubbed as Super Bowl Sunday – an excuse for both casual and hardcore football fans to come together, share their best party appetizers, and...
View ArticleHOMEGROWN BAND FINDS A FOLLOWING
Members of the rising indie-pop band Flor grew up in Hood River before eventually moving to Los Angeles and signing with Fueled By Ramen, a record label that is also home to artists such as Paramore,...
View ArticleTHE FLU IS STILL HERE, LEARN PREVENTION TIPS
In the spirit of “The Total Self,” this article is all about health. The following stats and figures are from the federal CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta, Georgia), plus I...
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BREATHE WITH A CUPPA
Photo by Bethany McCurley // the Advocate The wind whirled like the storm of essays, bills, and responsibilities clouding my thoughts. I let the music blast on the way to my 9 a.m., but it wouldn’t...
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