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Patrons gather around food truck Comfort 154 outside Linn Hall on the main campus on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.
College food pantry celebrates fourth year operating
Four years ago Maria Canales, Facilities department assistant, and the student health nurse at Kirkwood Community College noticed an innate need for access to food among their patients. They noticed …Read More »College ‘cautiously optimistic’ about study abroad
COVID-19 has put much of the world on pause and affected many aspects of life as a college student, including opportunities to travel abroad. Traveling abroad through college programs provides …Read More »Marketing survey seeks student input for information sharing
Students at Kirkwood Community College may have recently received a request in their student email inbox regarding a survey. The Marketing Department at the college issued an invitation to participate …Read More »RAVE app puts safety at students’ fingertips
Kirkwood Community College’s Public Safety department recently unveiled a new partnership with the RAVE Guardian app. The app aims to help students easily connect with the public safety department via …Read More »Hot meals on the go: Food trucks offer quick bite meal options for students
Kirkwood Community College has invited a host of food truck vendors to their campus every Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide another food option for …Read More »
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Dex, the campus therapy dog, is ready to help students cope with the stress of college.
‘First Generation Thursday’ teaches students college skills
At Kirkwood there is a program that recognizes first-generation students and helps them learn important skills and tricks for college. What …Read More »Campus therapy dog helps students relieve stress
Kirkwood Community College has many resources to offer students but one that students may not know about is the opportunity …Read More »A day in the life of Facilities: Workforce of almost 80 takes care of all eight campuses across eastern Iowa
The Facilities department has more than 75 employees and an operational budget of $11 million a year leading it to …Read More »Time for introspection: Unexpected benefits from the COVID lockdown
Anyone of us can probably list off a litany of things we missed, had to give up, or couldn’t do …Read More »Welcome Back to the Library
CONTRIBUTED: It’s been a long strange year and this semester we’ll all still have to remain flexible. Expect there to be …Read More »9/11 20 years later
On Sept. 11, 2001, four airplanes were highjacked with the intention of causing mass fatalities. Two planes were crashed into …Read More »
Softball photos Oct. 7, 2021
Upcoming Sporting Events
Volleyball Saturday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Peoria, Ill. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. vs Iowa Lakes Community College at Johnson Hall. Women’s Basketball Sunday, Oct. 10, at 12 p.m. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Iowa State Field House. Sunday, Oct. 17, [Continue Reading …Read More »Students take aim at Otter Creek
Kirkwood Community College has a wide range of activities and clubs for students to participate in, anything from stem club to baseball, Kirkwood offers it all. One club in particular flies under the radar of most, the Kirkwood Shooting Sports Club. This club helps students with a love of [Continue Reading …Read More »Sept. 2021 sports photos
Fall fantasy football picks
CONTRIBUTED: As the NFL season has kicked off, and fantasy team owners all across the country are honing in on winning that coveted league title, here are five players that may be worth picking up that fall under the radar to your fantasy opponents. Corey Davis, WR, New [Continue Reading …Read More »Eagles bound for NCJAA D11 World Series
It’s official Eagle fans! The Kirkwood Community College baseball team is heading to the College World Series. The D11 ICCAC champs defeated eighth ranked Miles Community College on Saturday, May 22, 9-1. Kirkwood is now 42-20 and will travel to Enid, Okla. With the win Kirkwood will now play in [Continue Reading …Read More »
Student Life Update: September 2021
Kirkwood Community College: A 360° Experience
Eagle Eats: International students try American junk food
The Communiqué Wins Nine Awards!
Campus Views: What are you binging right now?
The Nerd Nest: The Future of Star Wars
Sports Scandal: Russian Doping
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Student Life Update: September 2021
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Kirkwood Community College: A 360° Experience
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Eagle Eats: International students try American junk food
Talent: Muthi Arifuddin, Mohamad Elaagip, & Jannatul Tanshey | Director: Samson Kimani | Producer: Jessica McWilliams | Audio: Josh Bailey | Camera: Kate Fulmer & November Mullins | Editors: Kate Fulmer & November Mullins -
The Communiqué Wins Nine Awards!
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Campus Views: What are you binging right now?
Camera: Alaina Mysak & Josh Bailey | Interviewer: Samson Kimani | Editor: Johanna Wallace -
The Nerd Nest: The Future of Star Wars
Talent: Logan Norfleet, Johanna Wallace, & Alaina Mysak | Audio: Josh Bailey | Graphics: November Mullins | Editor: Logan Norfleet -
Sports Scandal: Russian Doping
Hosts: Samson Kimani & Josh Bailey | Photographer: Johanna Wallace
Fall into cooler weather with local events
By Jessica McWilliams, Managing Editor
GRAPHIC BY GABI RITCHIE
Fall into cooler weather with local events
There are many fall events happening in the corridor. Each event listed might have its own masking requirement, so be aware of potential differences in expectations. Bart’s Farm 7307 Alburnett …Read More »Tips for students to avoid getting scammed
Scams are becoming more and more prevalent in the world today and it is vital to know how to identify them. Technology has made it easier for the scammers to …Read More »The 5th Realm: It’s spooky time
As the group walked through the asylum they were stopped by a hysterical nurse mumbling that she said not to let anyone in. As they continued through the asy- lum …Read More »Sept. 2021 Staff picks: Favorite TV show
My favorite TV show right now is “Downton Abbey.” I really enjoy period dramas. So even though it is kind of predictable what’s going to happen based on history it …Read More »College plans multiple in-person theater productions
The theater department is excited to host a live performance after last year’s quarantine. Faculty and students alike, are excited to go back to a live performance while maintaining the …Read More »Movie review: ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
“Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is the latest installment of Marvel’s phase four and the second of the four major Marvel movies in 2021. It stars Simu …Read More »Airport National Golf, it’s time to talk golf
Airport National Golf has a variety of different and fun options for the whole family. They have an 18-hole miniature golf course, a grass driving range, golf simulators and more. Whether …Read More »
Campus Views: What is your favorite fall activity? Why?
Watching football – It gives my family a purpose to spend time together on the weekends. Looking at nature. The trees losing their leaves and how colorful it gets. I also love playing football. I don’t have a lot of …Horror movies vs. feel-good Halloween
Sitting in a dark movie theatre with popcorn in your left and a large drink in your right when all of the sudden the person on screen is fighting for their life. This cathartic, fun experience is not always the best …Iowa should require masks for all schools
CONTRIBUTED: Recently, the Ft. Atkins, Wisc., school board voted to approve mask mandates for all students and staff. However, it took the death of a teenage student for them to take action. On Sept. 14, Judge Robert Pratt blocked Iowa’s …College apartments: Inconvenient living situations
Living in apartments is a big part of the college experience. This experience is not always one that is pleasant or easy. You have to deal with things that you probably have never had to deal with before like paying …What is academic burnout and how can we overcome it?
Most students may walk a fine line between obtaining good grades in their classes and suffering from academic burnout. It can be difficult finding the balance between work, school, social, and home life. How can you tell that you are suffering from …Online learning vs. face-to-face: Better at your own pace or with an instructor in the room
Within the past year, many students experienced online and hybrid classes for the first time. And, for some, online classes didn’t sit well with them. It was difficult to make the sudden switch in the spring semester of 2020 with …
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