Humans Sercives students give back With salt and pepper hair, a broad white smile and a deep gravely voice, 62-year-old George Humphrey is what is known as a nontraditional college student. In UCCâs Human Services department, Humphrey is one of many nontraditional students hoping to give back to the recoveryContinue Reading
Why take a hard class when you can take an easier one? The challenge of a difficult class can quickly become a significant, meaningful accomplishment with long term personal, physical and career benefits, even for students who tend to struggle. Though sometimes difficult, these are the classes which increase theContinue Reading
Contrary to the horny-careless-college-kid cliché, not every student in higher ed. desires sex; some students find value in waiting for marriage, some identify on the asexual spectrum and some have yet to find the right opportunity. Sexually active or not, all students can benefit from sexual-health awareness. As the WorldContinue Reading
Stress and a poor diet are unfortunate realities for many college students; often there is little time to consider a nutritious meal. With the busy work-life balance that many students have to navigate, gut health is frequently put lowest on the priority list. However, not all students disregard their diet.Continue Reading
Editorâs note: The Mainstream usually shares the stories of other students, but this time we are also including a first-person account of our feature editor who attends school with a challenging health condition. She tells her own story alongside the stories of other students who also have health struggles. RachelContinue Reading
Editorâs Note: This is the first in a series of three stories about UCC studentsâ daily lives. Our goal with the series is to showcase the often-extraordinary challenges that current college students deal with. QSA member, Sahara Napper, discusses pronoun importance Second-year transfer student Sahara Napper was born female, butContinue Reading
Photos by Mason Ramirez and Rachel Arceo / The Mainstream Douglas County donors danced in resplendent finery at the Legacy Ballâs âMaking Dreams Come Trueâ fundraiser, raising nearly $230,000 at Seven Feathers Casino on Friday, Nov. 4. After two years of hiatus including a temporary move to a virtual event,Continue Reading
Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall with wavy sandy blonde hair and a ready smile, UCC transfer student Delfina Misiuna garners attention regularly. On campus, she does this with more than her appearance; her dedication to basketball, school and the people she cares about make her someone to remember. âDelContinue Reading
Imagine moving to a country youâve mainly known from movies in order to live with your spouse. You are on the other side of the world far from everyone and everything you have known. You think you know the language, that is until you are drowning in native speakers andContinue Reading
A few inches under five feet tall, Ayleen Pfeiffer is a nearly 30-year-old who is often mistaken for a high school student both on and off campus. Frequently silent and noticeably petite, it could be easy for some to underestimate the strength and perseverance that she has shown through herContinue Reading
Outstanding Student Award recipient and engineering transfer student, Hector Cardenas, does not relish the spotlight. When he was nominated for an outstanding student achievement award, some aggressive cajoling was involved to convince this remote student to drive from his present home in Portland to attend the 2022 student achievement ceremony atContinue Reading
A singular exceptional student is chosen every year for the Harry Jacoby award at UCC. Named after former UCC President Jacoby, who was president from 1964-1975, this award is given to an exceptional student who excels beyond academics. The award is chosen by a faculty led committee made up ofContinue Reading
Building rapport with professors may sound challenging to some students or inconsequential to others, but this communication is considered a tool for student achievement. âBy forming a bond with a professor, students are more likely to access the informative, helpful guidance most teachers are willing to offer,â reports an article byContinue Reading
The Associated Students of Umpqua Community College leadership team is currently holding elections for officer positions. ASUCC plans and executes weekly events on campus, confers with planning committees and actively influences the campus learning environment. Known as student government, this collective of students is responsible for the myriad of activitiesContinue Reading