New Bridge Managing Editor…We are making another shift for the better at The Bridge. I’m happy to welcome our new Managing Editor, Miriam Vonnahme. She will officially be taking over the helm of the newspaper with this issue. Miriam brings
I.D. Affirmation in Oregon and Beyond
Did you know that in Oregon trans and non-binary folks are able to change the gender marker on their state IDs or State-Issued driver’s licenses by filling out a form and paying for the cost of the ID itself? Call
Don’t Miss Your Chance to See A Midsummer Night’s Dream
On Friday October 26th, I sat through a run through of the Sylvania Theatre Department’s rendition of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It is not just the cast that took part in the design of costumes and props; different groups
Financial Literacy: Haunted House
This Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 11am-3pm, PCC’s Student Financial Success Coaches are hosing an Financial Literacy at Rock Creek Building 5 in Rm 122. We know that financial literacy can sound like scary topic but our goal is to
Laundry Basket Project
From October 8th to December 8th for the holiday season, the Women’s Resource Center is putting together their Laundry Basket Project. The WRC will be collecting cash and household items for donation to give to women escaping domestic violence the
Disarm PSU to the Board of Trustees, “You All Look Ridiculous”
On Sept.13 a Multnomah Grand Jury decided against indicting the two officers, Shawn McKenzie and James Dewey, who fatally shot Jason Washington 9 times on June 29, 2018. The decision prompted outrage amongst the Portland State University Student Union (PSUSU),
Want Free Food? Let’s Talk About the Panther Pantry!
Class is about to start or your needing to finish some homework but alas, it’s hard to focus on school when your brain and being need food. The good news is, there’s a Panther Pantry at all four major campuses
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). It evolved from a “Day of Unity” that was held in the 1981 with the intent to connect organizations across the nation that were working to end violence against women and their children.
PCC’s Student Resource Guide
PCC offers students many resources that are funded directly by students through the Student Activity Fee. Resource Centers like the DREAM Center can offer students who use them guidance and support in the many facets of their lives. Many of
The Rules of Engagement
According to ORS 341.290 (4), PCC (and any other public college or university) has the legal right and obligation to “control use of and access to the grounds, buildings, books, equipment and other property of the district.” To this end,
TEDx Comes to PCC
TEDx is an independently organized TED event, and this years theme was “Collective Genius.” Largely organized by Mohamad Karim, the Director of Student Programs at Cascade Campus’ Branch of the ASPCC. It was an event that was filmed, streamed, and
The Clothesline Project
*WARNING: * The Clothesline Project is a display of shirts with messages and illustrations designed by survivors of sexual, domestic, and/or gender based violence, or by a loved one of someone who has been victimized. Last April, in acknowledgement
Humans of PCC – Artist Spotlight: Belle Miranda
Belle Miranda aka BelleM has been busy honing her craft and expanding her skills in the PCC Multimedia program. She became seriously interested in art about 6 years ago, despite nurturing a passion for art since she could remember, when
ASPCC Sends students on Alternative Spring Breaks across the Country
For some college students, Spring Break means a trip to Cancun and an umbrella drink. More likely for PCC students, Spring Break means a chance to pick up some extra shifts at work, spend more time with family, or catch
PCC Bridge Staff Respond to US Missile Strikes in Syria
The PCC Bridge Newspaper staff are compelled to comment on the most recent US missile strikes in Damascus, capital of Syria: It has been roughly a week and a year since the US military bombed Shayrat Airbase in Syria.