Nutshell News, Nov. 6

Title 9 comes to campus

On Thursday, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) chapter at Mt. Hood will host a Title IX event to educate students about women’s equality in sports. In the Student Union, a panel of MHCC experts will discuss everything from sexual violence to the historic lack of funding in women’s sports. Guest speakers will appear from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a screening of the movie  “A League of Their Own,” from 6 to 9 p.m.

-Emily Wintringham

Veterans Coffee

The MHCC Bookstore is serving all U.S. veterans in gratitude and celebration for their service on Tuesday.

All veterans, whether they are students, staff or faculty members, are invited to the store’s coffee bar on Nov. 10 – the day before Veterans Day, when no classes will be held – to receive a free latte or mocha beverage.

“Veterans don’t get enough recognition; they blatantly risk their lives and they often come back without jobs and struggle with mental disorders,” said Bri Cistrunk, barista for the Bookstore. “Free coffee is the least we could do” to give thanks, she said.

-Emily Wintringham

College Night

Mt. Hood Community College hosted a College Night for high school juniors and seniors on Wednesday night.

The event in the Visual Arts Theater was designed to help students plan their education,  whether at a two- or four-year college or university, as well as prepare for a career they are interested in.

Jessica Ruiz, student recruitment coordinator for MHCC, said that Mt. Hood will participate in College Application Week, coming in mid-November. This event will send MHCC volunteers to visit area high schools and assist students applying for colleges they wish to attend.

-Gloria Saepharn

Open Mic Kick Off

MHCC will host an Open Mic Kick-off event on Tuesday, Nov. 10, prior to a major campus happening that highlights literature and social justice.

The Open Mic event will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Student Union, in front of the fireplace.

It has been organized by students from The Advocate, AAUW, Spectrum and the Union of Color. They’re inviting Mt. Hood students to come to the “Open Mic” and recite prose, poetry or other oratory works that have a common theme: social justice.

Performances may feature original content, or use that of published authors. Each performance is asked to be kept at or under 10 minutes,  and must maintain relevancy to the social justice theme. An MHCC Library representative will be present with literature on social justice for students who would like to learn more about it.

To register, contact writing instructor Holly DeGrow: [email protected].

-Matana McIntire