You’ve probably noticed in recent memory that whenever you see a new movie coming out, there’s a high likelihood that it’s a sequel or a remake to something people are already familiar with, and going to see a completely original story just isn’t as common as it used [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When starting my journey at Kirkwood Community College, it was always likely that I would have to move to Cedar Rapids, and with that came the question as to how I should best approach my living arrangements. Many questions came to my mind, like if it would be [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“There’s something kind of indelible, if inscrutable, about human voice and the way it gets expressed in writing” said Tim Robbins, assistant English professor, during the Faculty Lecture series on Sept. 10 at Kirkwood Community College. Robbins said he had been thinking a lot about the effects [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]It’s no secret that the state of Iowa doesn’t exactly have the best quality when it comes to its water supply, often facing numerous instances of contamination through high fertilizer use and waste adding excessive amounts of bacteria into waterways, alongside aging infrastructure, adding more to the pollution [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“Don’t be afraid to switch because if it’s what you’re wanting to chase, chase it.” Garrett Witham, Exercise Science Choosing a major is one of the most important decisions a student makes when pursuing a college education. Many factors influence that choice, and not all students stick with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]With the rise of generative artificial intelligence, one major talking point at Kirkwood Community College surrounds the fate of the education field and AI literacy. Some would argue that AI literacy is essential for college education, while others reject the idea of having AI tools help with assignments, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Brian Imbus, a professional mentalist and hypnotist, recently performed in front of a small crowd at Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Hall stage on Jan. 29. His act included numerous mind-bending tricks, with one being able to seemingly read the minds of students, amazing his audience from start [Continue Reading »]
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Student safety became a point of concern at Kirkwood Community College on Jan. 23, when the college remained open despite a windchill of –41 F that morning, prompting questions from students and community members about weather-related decision-making. “For people who drive, it wasn’t impossible to get to Kirkwood. [Continue Reading »]
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International Education Week at Kirkwood Community College is a weeklong celebration of the impact global learning and international education experiences have in preparing students for successful careers in a global economy. The week not only highlights this impact but also provides students and faculty with numerous opportunities to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]BEN CLIFTON As temperatures drop, the need for warm clothes is suddenly apparent. So here are some reasons why you should say no to coats and embrace the hoodie. Number one, they look good. Let me ask you this: when was the last time you saw someone [Continue Reading »]
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