The UCC dental lab is so visibly similar to a local dentistâs that one of the few differences is the wall of lockers in the waiting room, available for students to use while they preform x-rays, teeth cleanings and practice making temporary crowns. The lab, used for the dental assisting Read more…
Trails to Wellness is a program brought to Umpqua Community College by the collegeâs new wellness counselor, Casey Kohl. The programâs purpose is to provide students with 24/7/365 access to a hotline for mental health counselors and local services such as resources for food, housing, and mental health. In order Read more…
Standing outside a capitol building, two strips of duct tape were slapped across communication studies instructor Christina Ballardâs mouth â another two to her chest, holding up a sign: âThe power of symbolic speech is that it conveys a special message.â This was in 2012, after Wisconsin â where Ballard Read more…
Human Services 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 recovery Read more…
Dating apps have been known to be a quick way to meet other people but have also gained the reputation of being dangerous and a place for murderers to find victims. In what ways can users find real people that just want to go on a nice date? Dating Safety; Read more…
Contrary to the horny-careless-college-kid clichĂ©, 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 World Read more…
Valentineâs Day is a heck of a lot of pressure. In fact, it wasnât even all fun and games when it started with nudity and a dog sacrifice. Both peer pressure and social expectations have always created trouble with a capital T on this holiday. âIt is what I would Read more…
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. While most students are no longer teens, unhealthy relationship mannerisms donât stop at teenagers. Erin Ritchie, Peace at Home Advocacy services representative at UCC, is bringing more awareness to Teen Dating Violence month by promoting healthy relationships. âWe have a display in the Read more…
Editorâs Note: This story is written in first person as the authorâs experiences are important to share. My life changed forever the night I almost died. â911, What is your emergency?â âItâs my wife. Her dog woke me up. Her blood sugar is 13. Come quick; nothing is helping. She Read more…
The 60th anniversary of Umpqua Community College will take place in the next 2023-24 school year. With this milestone coming close, two long-term UCC professors have reflected on their years of teaching and the evolutions of the college. The growth in the Athletics Department is one of the most notable Read more…
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. Read more…
UCCâs widely acclaimed nursing program is working to supplement its current state approval by regaining national accreditation status through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The national accreditation isnât required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing which has always approved UCCâs Read more…
While some students may be satisfied with a pass, other students feel the need to go above and beyond. Overachieving students donât necessarily have easy lives and many face adversity, but that doesnât stop three UCC students from overachieving. Amy Murry Amy Murry, a non-traditional student, is in her third Read more…
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. Rachel Read more…