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‘Weather’ or not to cancel: How the college decides to cancel or delay class
By Gibson Lowenberg, Managing Editor
- Wearing hope: Green Bandana Project
Students who walk through the halls at Kirkwood Community College may notice green bandanas tied on backpacks and purses. These bandanas signal to others that the wearer is a trusted person who is available to listen and can provide resources on mental health and suicide prevention. The Green [Continue Reading »] - Campus food pantry provides vital support to students
As the spring semester kicks into gear, many first- and second-year college students may find themselves facing financial strain. To help ease this burden, Kirkwood Community College offers a food pantry, providing essential resources for students, both at the main campus and at the regional center in Coralville. [Continue Reading »] - ‘Weather’ or not to cancel: How the college decides to cancel or delay class
In a semester that started on a cold day where the temperature on campus hit as low as minus 11, some students may be left wondering about Kirkwood Community College’s class cancellation policy. “We know that most of our students that come to our campuses are either coming [Continue Reading »] - Iowa Hall black study box: A quiet escape
With the start of the spring semester and homework assignments beginning to stack up, the black study box on the second floor of Iowa Hall at Kirkwood Community College is gaining interest for its unique approach to focused learning. The new space aims to meet the growing demand [Continue Reading »]
Feature
- Dating unplugged: The power of face-to-face connections
Do dating apps have you going, “left, right, left, right, left, right, go” like bbno$? You’re not alone. In fact, according to data collected by Statista, regarding online dating demographics, 13% people who are 50–64 years of age, 26% of those who are 18–29 and a hefty 61% [Continue Reading »] - International resources available at the libraryInternational Education Week is Nov. 18 – 22, so what better time to let you know about the international resources provided by the Sundberg Library here at Kirkwood? The library has more than 100 country specific books in the Culture Smart customs and culture series. We also have [Continue Reading »]
- How Thanksgiving has evolved over centuriesOctober has come and gone, and with it, the students of Kirkwood Community College turn their attention from the macabre merriment of Halloween to the coming banquets of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving break is a reprieve for students in every corner of the country; either as a brief pause [Continue Reading »]
- Academic coach helps students achieve their best
Myranda Hadley is one of Kirkwood Community College’s academic coaches. This wasn’t Hadley’s original role at Kirkwood, but when she heard of the opportunity, she immediately jumped on it. According to the University of the District of Columbia, “Academic coaches are professionals who work with college students to [Continue Reading »] - New Director of Instrumental Music
Chris Navarrete brings extensive experience to Music Department “I love Jazz, it embodies freedom. It’s really just freedom of expression,” said Chris Navarrete, Kirkwood Community College’s new director of instrumental music who started in July. Navarrete was the former director of bands at California State University, Chico. [Continue Reading »]
Dating unplugged: The power of face-to-face connections
By Marloe Spencer, Photo Editor
Sports
Eagles flying high: All six athletic programs are nationally recognized
By Rich Brown, Sports Editor
- Eagles flying high: All six athletic programs are nationally recognized
Kirkwood Community College athletics is entering the spring semester with a ton of momentum. Last November, while the volleyball team was finishing in the top eight at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Championships, the men’s and women’s basketball teams got off to a hot start. [Continue Reading »] - Kirkwood Athletics honor new hall of famers
- Rec Center app is one stop shop for campus activitiesWhile there are several ways to learn what’s going on at the Kirkwood Community College Rec Center, students may already have the easiest way at their fingertips. The “Kirkwood Rec” app is a resource available for students interested in attending Rec Center events. “Intramurals are on there, fitness [Continue Reading »]
- Men’s basketball rebuilds for new season
Following a heartbreaking semifinal loss last season, the Kirkwood Community College’s Men’s Basketball team enters the new season with an opportunity to get back to the finals for the first time since 2019. Head Coach Tim Sandquist said he never loses motivation to come and work with his [Continue Reading »] - Eagles prepare for home opener
With the start of the basketball season, the Kirkwood Community College Women’s basketball team is looking to double down on their success from a season ago and capture the program’s 10th national championship. The team is gearing up to have another successful season at the helm of Hall [Continue Reading »] - Rec Center spotlight: improvement always a focus for rec supervisor
The Michael J. Gould Rec Center is one of the main hubs at Kirkwood Community for student events and intramural competitions. The semester has gone well so far for the Rec Center, according to Brett Baumgart, Rec Center supervisor, as they saw a high turnout for flag football [Continue Reading »] - Eagles golf dominates in back-to-back tournamentsThe Kirkwood Eagles golf team has started their year off right, showing why they are the number two ranked team in the country securing dominant team and individual performances while also breaking records on the way. The #2 Eagles started strong with a second place finish in the [Continue Reading »]
Art & Life
- Everyday objects become masterpieces of an artist
Offering a subversive glimpse into femininity by dressing common household items, jewelry, and clothing in girly glamor to the point of excessiveness, Ali Hval showcases the extreme and often suffocating and restrictive work that goes into performing femininity and all the roles that come with it. The [Continue Reading »] - Spotting good and bad information onlineWe’ve all experienced the frustration, exhaustion and overwhelm of seeing too much information and not knowing if what we read or view is even true. I’d like to show you a simple way of saving your focus and attention for information that’s actually worth your time. It’s a [Continue Reading »]
- Student Leadership Council versus advisors in movie battleKirkwood Community College’s Student Life is hosting two movie nights this semester with a competition between students in Leadership Council and their advisors. Each side is assigned to bring as many students as they can, so all Kirkwood students can get involved by attending one of the [Continue Reading »]
- Culinary Arts cooks up competition in The Café
The Culinary Arts program took over The Café at Kirkwood Community College, serving three-course meals for $14 from Oct. 22-24, and featured a menu based on the fall season. This is the third “dry run” where Jeremy Ralph, professor of hospitality, and Michael Barshis, associate professor of hospitality, [Continue Reading »] - Calling all artists – Kirkwood needs students to tell its storyLooking to see your art featured in Kirkwood Community College’s collection? How about winning $300 while you do it? Well, here’s your chance – Kirkwood is hosting an art competition and all students are invited to participate. Five to six winning submissions will be chosen for a [Continue Reading »]
Everyday objects become masterpieces of an artist
By Marloe Spencer, Photo Editor
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Opinion
- The power of positive thinkingMany students may find it difficult to stay positive during winter. Picture this: It’s February, the days seem to drag on and on and every time you go outside you get brown slush all over your new shoes. Your first thought might be, “Ugh, this sucks, my life [Continue Reading »]
- Tips and tricks to save your moneySaving money is less of a daunting task than you might think. It may seem like an impossible feat at first, especially as a college student. You may think that there’s not enough time to save money, or that there’s not even enough money in the first place [Continue Reading »]
- Story building from scratch: Step-by-step guideStories are fun to read about different immersive worlds with relatable characters to connect with and intriguing plotlines for readers to get lost in. But one might consider, how does the author produce these ideas? Although the task might be hard for new writers to produce creative ideas [Continue Reading »]
- Social problems in Iowa: Prevention is better than cureCurrently, I am studying social problems at Kirkwood Community College, where I have learned about various challenges that communities face today. One of the key issues that stand out is the difficulties experienced by new immigrants, particularly their lack of understanding about the laws, culture and customs of [Continue Reading »]
- SAD and beating the wintertime bluesShorter days, longer nights, frosty air that often bites – does winter leave you feeling under the weather? It could be SAD that’s getting to you. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that onsets during seasonal changes. Although SAD can occur in the summer [Continue Reading »]
- Survey fatigue impacts response ratesIf you’ve spent even a semester at Kirkwood Community College, you know that a wide margin of school emails are survey requests. Survey requests are often repeated every three to five days until a student fills out the survey or it expires. Often, these are course surveys, [Continue Reading »]
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