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BY Liz Schultz, Managing Editor
- Blood typing event
Blood typing event: Advertising class organizes event to promote blood drive If you’ve ever wondered what your blood type is, the process is as simple as a finger prick. A free student-led activity by the Kirkwood Principles of Advertising class, taught by Tara Allen, marketing professor, organized the [Continue Reading »] - Holocaust survivor shares stories of childhood
Erika Schwartz, a survivor of the Holocaust, spoke in Ballantyne Auditorium at the Holocaust Lecture on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. At 79 years old, she was just a year old when World War II ended. Schwartz and her mother, Jolan Hornstein, were the only members of her [Continue Reading »] - ‘Celebrating Black Excellence’
The theme of this year’s first Kirkwood Black Student Union (KBSU) gala was “Celebrating Black Excellence.” After several long months of preparation, on March, 30, 2024, the club’s hard work paid off. The gala was held in Iowa Hall and the evening consisted of more than 60 attendees [Continue Reading »] - Global Spotlight: Indonesia culture“Wonderful Indonesia.” This is the slogan used by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, and from what has been shared by the Indonesian exchange students at Kirkwood Community College, it is a title that is well deserved. Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia between the Indian Ocean and the [Continue Reading »]
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Alumni brings coffee to hometown
By Jeff Sigmund, Photo Editor
- Pride Club offers support, awareness of LGBTQ+ issuesCan you tell us about how this club got started? There was a need for a safe space and community for LGBTQ+ folks here at Kirkwood and many issues facing us LGBTQ+ folks here so we decided to group up and discuss these issues. We also have a [Continue Reading »]
- Student finds busy schedule challenging, rewarding
Maya Harris, a freshman at Kirkwood Community College, is both a fulltime student and employee and says she has a different outlook on college life. Harris said she has to be consistently organized throughout each week and plan out her days precisely in order to maintain good [Continue Reading »] - End of semester support at the libraryKirkwood’s Library staff are here for you as you finish up spring semester and look forward to a well-deserved break as we head into summer! We have: • The research, citation and technology support you always get from the library • Exam Cram on Thursday, April 25, with [Continue Reading »]
- Best Buddies, new club on campus, connects studentsHow did the club get started? The Best Buddies club is new to Kirkwood this year. Best Buddies is widespread across the United State in many schools. It is a nonprofit organization that was America’s widespread social and recreational program specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. Many of our [Continue Reading »]
- The ride of a lifetime, Michael ColleranFor some, it can be difficult to get outside and enjoy recreational activities. But, Kirkwood Community College Psychology Professor Michael Colleran has been riding bikes since he was a kid and has now turned it into a passion. Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Colleran lived in a [Continue Reading »]
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Super Smash Bros. tournament at Rec Center
By Morgan Webb, News Editor
- Model Training Day for upcoming show
The end of the spring 2024 semester is approaching. For the Kirkwood Community College fashion students, it means a lot of preparation for the Opulence Kirkwood Fashion Show on April 21. There are between 20 and 30 students who are currently working on the show. Morgane Jambor, financial [Continue Reading »] - ‘The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus’Kirkwood Community College’s spring production is a show targeted toward children called ‘The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus.’ The play will be performed on Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. “We picked this play because we knew we [Continue Reading »]
- Super Smash Bros. tournament at Rec Center
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Rec Center hosted the annual Super Smash Bros. tournament in the main hall. Students were invited to come and compete with one another in the popular Nintendo video game. This is the 10th time Kirkwood has hosted a video game tournament, according to [Continue Reading »] - Untitled flash fictionTonight my brother takes me to where we’ll meet up with his buddy, friends since high school, he’s a hazard of a man, scrawny, anxious, has a habit of picking at his skin until it bleeds, follows that by licking the blood from under his nails, and my [Continue Reading »]
- Mentalist Brian Imbus presents in Iowa Hall
Hypnotism is a silent conversation between a hypnotist and a person’s body language. A shift in weight, eyes darting or twitching, or uneven breathing patterns communicate what someone is thinking about. On Jan. 25, Brian Imbus, a self-taught mentalist and hypnotist, performed a mentalist show on the [Continue Reading »]
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- Mandate mental health educationSome students may overlook the importance of mental health education, but it should be mandatory for all college students. It will help us see diverse perspectives, understand ourselves better and reduce misunderstandings. Mental health education and awareness are especially important as mental health issues such as anxiety and [Continue Reading »]
- Paper books still superior to e-books Books are one of the most important inventions in history and have evolved throughout the centuries into today’s modern book. Whether you have free time, or it is a hobby, there are several benefits to reading books. But, which is the better option, e-books or paperback? I prefer [Continue Reading »]
- Dear diary, why you should journalLong ago in days now passed, journaling used to be a hobby that nearly every literate person would partake in. Now it has gone by the wayside in favor of social media and the internet. However, journaling can still be an extremely beneficial hobby. According to healthline.com, keeping [Continue Reading »]
- Instant satisfaction, electronics and the impact In an era defined by the evolution of the digital age and technology, instant satisfaction has become prominent. From just holding a phone in your hand, to clicks of a button on the internet, the desire for instant satisfaction has grown. Children are being introduced to electronics [Continue Reading »]
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