Upon entering The Commons, students’ soft tapping of keys late into the night intermingle with the crackling of the fireplace ...

The Broadside is please to announce its newest podcast series, “In the Know,” with Colette Lorge, staff writer. Tune in as Lorge interviews COCC staff, faculty and students to get to know our ...

Looking for a spot to relax and hang out? The Chillcat Zones at Central Oregon Community College are an ideal place just for that. The photo gallery above features spots only located at the Bend ...

At Central Oregon Community College, the day begins early for Jennifer Cruickshank, health and performance professor. By 8 a.m., while many students are still waking up, her classroom is already ...

Sticky skin, sweat stains and scorching days? That means summer is approaching! Since it’s getting hotter each summer, heat relief is the ultimate priority. But turning on the air conditioning isn’t ...

Central Oregon is prone to wildfires in the warmer months with its dry and hot climate. In 2024, according to Central Oregon Fire Management Services, 64 of the 65 fires in Central Oregon were human ...

A snapshot of this year’s SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle race On May 17, the annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle race was held in Bend, Oregon. The race is a fundraiser for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education ...

In a sure sign spring has arrived on campus, groups of chipmunks have been spotted scampering around, marking the end of their semi-hibernation. These chipmunks have been in hiding since late October.

During the Northwest Rugby 7s Conference Championship on Saturday April 12, Central Oregon Community College faced two of the best teams in the conference – Oregon Institute of Technology and ...

Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there’s no shortage of fun early-morning or late-night activities in Bend. From star-filled observatories to 6 a.m yoga classes, Bend offers unique ...

Black culture is always being put under a microscope. A couple months ago, a white comedian, Andrew Schulz, disparaged Black music after insulting and disrespecting Black women on a podcast with Black ...

Some students at Central Oregon Community College enjoy heading up to the mountains on the weekends or after classes to experience some of the winter sports Central Oregon is notorious for. For this ...