News

Community to vote on $88 million bond: Impact student learning and opportunities

By Olivia Schanz, Claire Becker, Isaac Stevens and Gibson Lowenberg

Toby Parsons, advance welding technology, works on a welding technique in Jones Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Jones Hall is scheduled for a total renovation if the bond passes in the November election.

Feature

  • Kirkwood helps spread epilepsy awareness
    by Gibson Lowenberg
    November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and in honor of the occasion, Kirkwood Student Life set up an informational display in Iowa Hall near the Information Desk.  According to The Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.  The display features “fun” facts about [Continue Reading »]
  • 60 years of making history: Fun facts about Kirkwood
    by Sarah Young
    This year is Kirkwood’s 60th anniversary. The College Archives holds many documents and photos from the early years of our history. We always enjoy looking back and would like to take this anniversary as an opportunity to share a few of the ways the college has changed since [Continue Reading »]
  • Grading pressure can distract students from learning goals
    by Lily Bell-Waters
    Students and professors at Kirkwood Community College recognize the importance of grades but question whether grades accurately reflect student learning or are simply a student’s ability to perform well under pressure.  Whether it’s acing or failing an exam, these between these two outcomes can have such an impact [Continue Reading »]
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    Campus study spot review: Finding the right one
    by Rory Newman
    With midterms studied for and now passed, Kirkwood students can be seen utilizing study spots across the Kirkwood Cedar Rapids Main Campus. Quiet places, natural light and comfortable seating are offered throughout the campus, providing options for any student.  Iowa Hall is the most frequented. With a large [Continue Reading »]

Transfer student reflects on new college experience

By Troy Downs, Staff Writer

Ravin Keele, biochemistry major at Mount Mercy
University, studies for their organic chemistry exam.

Sports

Acevedo brothers join forces with the Eagles

By Isaac Stevens, Managing Editor

Tyler Acevedo throws the ball during the scrimmage at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Oct. 2.

Art & Life

  • Artists showcase creativity at exhibit
    by Rhianna Raney
    At the Iowa Hall art gallery, the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio have worked hard to deliver impressive works of art. The show was called the “In Good Company art show,” which featured these artists celebrating their continued enrollment at the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio.  [Continue Reading »]
  • Under the big top: A look back at  ‘Pippin’
    by Kota Winterboer
    From a performer towering above the stage on stilts to elaborate costumes and energetic musical numbers, Kirkwood Community College’s production of “Pippin” embraced the colorful, larger-than-life spectacle of the circus.   Based on the 2013 Broadway revival, the musical follows a young prince searching for purpose and fulfillment, guided [Continue Reading »]

Communication through clothing: Displays prepare students for future 

By Olivia Schanz, Feature Editor

A Michael Jackson themed fashion display outside Iowa Hall Art Gallery, the display was created by apparel merchandising & design students on Oct. 5.

Capture Kirkwood

Shannon Chapman, massage therapist with Hands and Harmony, provides a chair massage to Anna Bennett, psychology, on Friday, Oct. 9, for the Midterm Marathon at the Learning Commons.
Academic Coach Myranda Hadley helped students during the “Do’s, Don’ts, and Donuts” of Test Prep event on Oct. 7 in the Learning Commons as part of Midterm Marathon.
Stella, a therapy dog, visits the Library on Oct. 6, as part of the Midterm Marathon activities provided to students ahead of midterm week.

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Opinion

  • The pure joy of creation without expectation
    by Kota Winterboer
    When was the last time you did something simply because you enjoyed it without worrying whether you were any good?  As children, we’re encouraged to draw, paint, sing and create simply because those activities are fun. Nobody expects a finger painting to show up in a museum or [Continue Reading »]
  • Taking the high road: I-380 vs. Highway 965
    by Cody Reuter
    Any driver who takes Interstate 380 can tell you that it’s dangerous. For drivers traveling between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, there is the other option of taking Highway 965.  This alternative is unfortunately substantially slower than the interstate.  I ultimately had to make the choice as many [Continue Reading »]
  • Consent education aids student safety
    by Lily McCallister
    Sexual assault is a serious issue affecting college students because it can have long-lasting physical and psychological effects, is frequently underreported and requires stronger prevention systems.   According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, “One in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while [Continue Reading »]
  • Fee-free fun to do with friends 
    by Communique Staff
    For college students balancing tuition, rent and the high cost of living, whether or not you hang out with friends may feel like a dilemma between your social life and saving money.  It can be stressful balancing the responsibilities of a college student with your social life, especially [Continue Reading »]
  • Borrowing textbooks should be an option for students 
    by Rachel McCarthy
    With textbooks being required for many courses across many semesters, the number of books you use a handful of times racks up. Other resources such as libraries can be helpful to any student looking for a more cost-efficient solution.  Libraries are one of the most important establishments, as [Continue Reading »]
  • Eloquent email etiquette for eager educatees 
    by C’J Palmer
    mless communication, writing emails has become a lost art. No longer are humans binding themselves to the same rigid format for writing digital letters that they did for handwritten ones. That said, understanding how and when to write an email remains an important skill in the professional world. [Continue Reading »]

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    Images courtesy of Troy Downs, Kota Winterboer, Kota Winterboer | Kirkwood Communiqué, Allie Sarchett, Leo Kokontis and Vencenzio McGill