The Mainstream : Volume 39, Issue 7

Pool Liner being Reconsidered

Healthy Alternatives

Clothing tips on a budget

Breaking News

Registration Deadlines: Registration is opening soon for spring term. Students must check their earned credit hours in order to find out the earliest date they can register. Read More

Fitness Center Free to UCC Staff: Full time employees can enroll now for free access to the Fitness Center by calling registration or by going to the registrar's office. Read More

Dodgeball Tournament: The sixth annual co-ed dodgeball tournament will be held Saturday, March 9. The games begin at 9 a.m. in the gym of the PE complex. Read More

Valentine’s Fundraiser: ASUCC hosted a Valentine’s Day fundraiser which was based in the front lobby of the Student Center from Feb. 6 to Valentine’s Day. Read More

Columns

Political Focus

with Freddy Gompf

Feb. 20, 2013 | Tobacco bill is a poison pill

Nutrition Tips

with Sabrina Bidwell

Feb. 20, 2013 | Healthier Alternatives

The Mainstream Staff

Managing Editor: Alicia Graves
Design Editor: Ginger Johnson
Web Editor: Casey Conemac
Senior Reporter: Vaughn Kness
Photographer
Reporters: Theresa Barry
Jamie Glenn
Jacob Lebel
Katie Loomas
Designers: Kayla Towers
Jessica Hundley
Office Administrator: Danielle Hart

Videographer: RJ Harris

Mission Statement

The Mainstream is a designated student forum written to promote the activities, events, and interests of UCC. Its primary focus is on hard news relating to campus events or personnel, especially as students are affected, but features, art work and poetry may be accepted. Any opinions or art presented in The Mainstream do not represent the viewpoint of this newspaper or UCC.

Campus News

Swimming pool liner being reconsidered

UCC is considering replacing the college pool’s liner in an effort to get the pool operational after funding for a complete remodel has failed to materialize. Full Story

Tuition equity hearts taken to the state capitol

Red hearts signify Valentine’s Day, but this year they are also part of a UCC student campaign to raise support for the tuition equity bill, this year’s H.B. 2787, currently in the Oregon legislature. Full Story

Latest accreditation leads to a mix of commendations and recommendations

Faculty and staff were complimented for their dedication and determination to help students succeed by evaluators for the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in the recent accreditation report now available on the college website. Full Story

GoPrint System To Go In All Computer Labs

Students and faculty will find some big changes soon when using the printers at UCC. The GoPrint system currently in use in the library is to be implemented in all computer labs by fall of the 2013-2014 school year. Full Story

Resources Page New To The Mainstream Website

College is usually a time of life that is full of exciting new experiences. However, not all those experiences turn out to be the best. Full Story

Lifestyle

Health Care Changes For Students

The Affordable Care Act, which was passed on March 23, 2010, contains comprehensive health care reforms designed to provide affordable health insurance to all Americans. The law contains many provisions designed specifically to help students, young adults and persons on low income purchase quality health care. Full Story

Oscar Predictions

This year, Oscar predictions are a bit more difficult than usual because the past year was filled with the type of films the Academy loves: historical dramas, biopics and musicals. Fortunately, these were also some of the year’s best films. Full Story

Clothing Tips For Students On A Budget

Wardrobes sometimes fall to the wayside while UCC students study and worry about midterms and grades. However, affordable ways to look stylish without breaking the budget are in sight. With minor upgrades to a wardrobe, anyone can look stylish, feel comfortable and make a better first impression. Full Story

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