Advocate takes top awards at contest
The Advocate won 14 awards overall, its best showing ever in the contest sponsored since 1992 by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association.

Russell succeeds late husband on board
Beverly Russell, wife of former board member Ron Russell, is the newest member of the MHCCD board following a vote Wednesday evening. Russell will be filling the seat left vacant by her husband.
By RACHEL KRAMER

Pool to get new dome and depth
The MHCCD board Wednesday approved a plan to renovate and repair the Aquatic Center.
By RACHEL KRAMER

Students support great teaching
Distinguished Teaching Awards were presented to three Mt. Hood instructors last week, with the college president and an entourage of well-wishers surprising the recipients as they went about a normal day.
By JILL AHO

Past experiences influence instructor
Jack Brook, 54, hasn’t been a teacher all his life. He said the experiences he had before he started have influenced his philosophy on being an instructor.
By JILL AHO

ASG candidates face off
The Associated Student Government (ASG) vice presidential candidates answered a variety of questions Tuesday at the second set of debates. As well as outlining their platform, each candidate answered a variety of questions, ranging from diversity to their weaknesses.
By RACHEL KRAMER

Exploring the different aspects of racism
Using tools like articles, reports, reasoning based on facts and science, the Understanding Racism sessions are used to help people become aware of hidden biases and aversive racism.
By NICK NGO

Dancing Roots Farm adds taste to community
Up around a winding road in Troutdale is a local farm with a taste of the good life, bringing natural organic vegetables to the local community. Dancing Roots Farm is the name, and healthy choices for eating is the game.
By JANICE TARLECKI

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