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Linn-Benton Community College is facing budget cuts that could significantly impact Student Life and Leadership, including the potential loss of […]

The Linn-Benton Community College Board of Education approved a 7% tuition increase for the 2026-27 academic year during its March […]

The Linn-Benton Roadrunners seized a beautiful Saturday afternoon on March 28 with a pair of wins over Chemeketa. LBCC beat […]

Going into LBCC’s March 20 doubleheader against Mt. Hood, the Roadrunners hadn’t hit a home run yet this season. That’s […]

And the Oscar goes to… Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” struck audiences with strong storytelling, intense action, and […]

            ALBANY – While many students use the I-5 corridor to simply get to class, hundreds of visitors […]

LBCC Men’s Head Basketball Coach Todd Zimmermann has one clear goal – outside of winning an NWAC title – and […]

Lia Schmeck and Jaymie Poujade have been elected President and Vice President of the Linn-Benton Community College Student Leadership Council […]

ALBANY – Two of the NWAC South’s best collided on Saturday, March 14, as Linn-Benton hosted Lane for a doubleheader.  […]

“I’ve always been a fan of thriller-type shows – the ones that get audiences thinking or on the edge of […]

“The whole time (I’m) thinking don’t start crying. Holding that back was very hard.”  Kaelynn Carroll is recounting her performance […]

A punk bass solo about the geologic spectacle of an ancient glacial flood, followed by a primal mash inspired somehow […]

Lia Schmeck is a freshman studying Art and Design. She grew up in California, Massachusetts, and the Willamette Valley. Schmeck […]

Mary Stade wears many hats; head coach, team market owner and community advocate, but her focus remains simple: building relationships […]

Talon McGrorty took a breath and settled in for just his 74th pitch of the night with two gone in […]

In 1987, Oregon became the first sanctuary state in the United States.  Sanctuary states prevent local police and government agencies […]

Walking down Fourth Street towards Madison Avenue in Corvallis you will notice a new sign on the corner of the […]

Vlad Standcescu viewed “LBCC’s Got Talent,” a public performance in front of more than a hundred of his peers, as […]

ALBANY – Linn-Benton came up short in both games of their March 1 doubleheader against Umpqua, falling 5-1 in game […]

Neither win was in dominant or perfect fashion, but Linn-Benton snatched up a pair of victories regardless in their Feb. […]

Located across from the welding center on LBCC’s Albany campus is the Periwinkle Childcare and Development Center. After a short […]

Neon signs, once commonplace on main streets of America, brought a bright glow to our eyes as it illuminated the […]

Linn-Benton Community College’s Machine Tool Technology Program is helping meet Oregon’s growing demand for skilled machinists. In keeping with industry […]

Black history is not confined to February, and it is not always comfortable.  That was the message delivered at “The […]

ALBANY– Deadlocked at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning (in a game scheduled for seven), Jake Lindstrom stood […]

“Give em’ hell Janelle!” the audience yelled.  The call-and-response chant was initiated by the first black member of Congress from […]

Roadrunner fans are invited to the season’s first home baseball doubleheaders this weekend vs. Clark Community College. The games begin […]

In an inconspicuous room at the Calapooia Center, Student Life and Leadership event planners bounce ideas back and forth on […]

ALBANY – The Roadrunners opened with a 2-0 lead and never looked back on Feb. 14, sending Clark packing in […]

“You tell the story of the man, not just what happened to him,” Linn-Benton instructor Jasmine LaRue said of Black […]

ALBANY – The Roadrunner women captured two huge wins at home, the first on Feb. 11 against one of the […]

PORTLAND – Two protesters were apprehended at the back gate of Portland’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Jan. […]

ALBANY – Linn-Benton’s men’s basketball faced off against Umpqua at home on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The game was a heated […]

Words by Audrey Linder | Photos by Georgie Jensen Life is always gouda with cheese! LBCC’s Cheese Club met Jan. […]

Photos by Skylar Wilkerson If you’ve recently driven on Oregon Highway 34, you may have noticed the street lights going […]

The Civil Discourse Program is partnering with LBCC’s Gen AI Task Force to facilitate a Braver Angels Debate on the […]

Did you know there is a student leadership election? Did you know voting has already started? An email was sent […]

The Mindful Market made its Linn-Benton debut on Jan. 12 in the Commons Cafeteria at the Albany Campus. The pop-up […]

Students at Linn-Benton Community College can now cast their votes in the Student Leadership Council elections.  Voting opened Feb. 2, […]

SALEM, Oregon – The Roadrunners kept a steady pace, found the right shots in Chemeketa’s largely zone defense and brought […]

Voting has already started for LBCC’s Student Leadership Council elections for president and vice president. You have until noon Friday, […]

Voting has already started for LBCC’s Student Leadership Council elections for president and vice president. You have until noon Friday, […]

Voting has already started for LBCC’s Student Leadership Council elections for president and vice president. You have until noon Friday, […]

Voting has already started for LBCC’s Student Leadership Council elections for president and vice president. You have until noon Friday, […]

Voting has already started for LBCC’s Student Leadership Council elections for president and vice president. You have until noon Friday, […]

COOS BAY, Oregon – Gabe Townsend and Linn-Benton captured a well-earned 68-65 victory over Southwestern Oregon with a dagger from […]

Walk through the doors of LBCC’s Activities Center on a random day and you can just go shoot some hoops […]

The Oregon State University Small Farms Program and Linn County Public Health are hosting a free screening of the critically […]

The Whiteside Theatre was transformed Saturday, Jan. 17, into a lively and chaotic circus, with a cast of 14 transporting […]

“It gives me goosebumps talking about it.”  The single-minded focus of Student Leadership Council event planner Katelynn Anstey turns more […]

Dale Eugene Trautman was a longtime LBCC instructor who passed away last year. He retired from the college in 2002. […]

PORTLAND, Oregon – The spell of unfortunate results in road NWAC play continued for the Beaks on Saturday, Jan. 24, […]

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to share that our beloved colleague, Matt Dubanoski, died on Nov. 7, after a […]

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum gave local constituents a chance to voice their opinions about local […]

TROUTDALE, OREGON – Linn-Benton men’s basketball team started out hot, the energy was strong, but Mt. Hood quickly snatched back […]

The gym wasn’t packed, but there was something about the home atmosphere that LB was feeding off in their Saturday […]

ROSEBURG, Oregon – Linn-Benton fell just short of pulling off a comeback against Umpqua, losing 90-81. The game, Jan. 14 […]

Words and Photo by Brenda Autry Walking past the welding booths and glancing through the slats in their blue vinyl […]

Interview by George Bennett Inside his office, instructor Scott McAleer displayed the results of his slow exposure camera. When his […]

Words and images by Joe O’Leary LB overcomes adversity, defeats Chemekata, 69-62 – The Beaks brought it in their NWAC […]

Linn-Benton Community College Congratulates Fall Term Honor Roll Students ALBANY, Ore. – Congratulations to the following students at Linn-Benton Community […]

Words and images by Skylar Wilkerson Local photographer Al Crane uses a double exposure with water and clouds to create […]

by Renee Silva An empty refrigerator and a looming rent bill are two of the scariest experiences as a human […]

Three restaurants, three bowls, one mission: to find the most authentic and delicious pho in Albany. Pho is one of […]

PASCO, Washington — The Linn-Benton volleyball team got off to a strong start but were unable to maintain the momentum […]

Publisher: Nintendo/The Pokémon Company Developer: Game Freak Platform: Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 (Upgrade pack out now, “Mega Dimensions” expansion […]

ALBANY — Days after claiming the number one seed from the NWAC Championship east regional, the Linn-Benton volleyball team is […]

Stickers? In The Commuter!? That’s right! If you picked up the October edition of The Commuter, you may have been […]

Words by Mike McReynolds, Photos by Ayden Hortt We covered recycling, the first R of the three R’s, that we […]

Words by GEORGE BENNETT There is, according to the internet, “Not Green Day UK.” There is also a band named […]

ONTARIO, Oregon — The Linn-Benton volleyball team overcame a slow first set to earn a tough 3-1 victory over the […]

ONTARIO, Oregon — The Linn-Benton volleyball team defeated Everett Community College 3-1 on Saturday, Nov. 15, in match one of […]

Since 2018, Margin Coffee Roasters has been a mainstay of downtown Albany. Its convenient location, cozy atmosphere, and welcoming staff […]

Photos by Ayden Hortt

The Linn-Benton volleyball team will hit the road this week as they head to Ontario, Oregon to participate in the […]

Photos by Ashlie Slocum

By LBCC Civil Discourse Program The Oregon Department of Transportation says it needs more funding. Not everyone agrees.  House Bill […]

EUGENE — The Linn-Benton volleyball team capped off their regular season run with a 3-1 road victory Friday, Nov. 7, […]

Words and Photos By Ayden Hortt On Thursday October 23rd, Chinook Hall held the long awaited Art Reception for Mika […]

By Emily Kinkade Illustration by Kailyn Mcquisten College. The faraway land we used to casually dismiss in middle school. Portrayed […]

Folk monsters tread close to reality By Sid Mydland Photo credit: unsplash With Halloween rapidly approaching, it’s a great time […]

The 2025 Employees and Friends of LBCC Thanksgiving Food Drive is here! According to the Basic Needs Oregon Student Feedback […]

Words by Jana Svoboda Did you know that a half a cup of warm water before bedtime can help you […]

Join us in observing Día de los Muertos, a deeply meaningful cultural tradition celebrated in Mexico, across the United States, […]

This op-ed was written by Linn-Benton Community College’s Civil Discourse Program. To learn more about the program, you can visit […]

With the US Government shutdown many are concerned about the continued impact this will have for students and staff. College […]

Photos by Ayden Hortt Tuesday Oct. 7, The Student Leadership Council at LBCC ran a trike racing event in the […]

Photos by Wyatt Marshall

By Caden Granger ER-Cade is self-described as “A game for the medically curious!” where you can “Explore the human heart […]

Civil Discourse Op-Ed YES By Travis Overvig, Laura Taylor, and the LBCC Civil Discourse Program Let’s stop pretending we don’t […]

New year, new editor! I’m pleased to be taking on the position of Editor-in-Chief of The Commuter this year. Through […]