Many people nowadays like to skip the movie theater and cuddle up on the couch to watch a movie. Before streaming, Wi-Fi, and even TV people would line the streets waiting to get into the most recent blockbuster movie to watch. It was a culture, the American [Continue Reading »]
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Although mid-terms won’t happen until November, it is not too early to start looking at candidates and it is important for students to not forget about the local candidates on the ballot. Most voters go out to the ballot box with a rough idea of which party [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Student Media wins eight awards At the recent Iowa College Media Association annual awards ceremony, Kirkwood Student Media won eight awards. The Communiqué, the college’s student newspaper, won Best Staff Editorial – 3rd place; Best Front Page – 3rd place; Best Online Edition – Outstanding Students – Andrew [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]CHICKEN & PASTA Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 onion diced 4 garlic cloves minced 1 pound chicken breasts sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1⁄4 cup fresh basil (if using dried basil, use only 2 teaspoons) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]By now the 2022 Spring semester is well underway, and students are adapting to their new classes and schedules. However, despite this semester being known as the Spring semester, with Kirkwood’s campuses buffeted with snow, ice and wind, things might not feel very springlike. The days are short, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Black History Month Games Test your knowledge of Black History across several different categories, there will be prizes. Tuesday, Feb. 1511:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Cedar Hall International Dance Class Join Kirkwood’s International Students in Linn Hall 1152 to learn dances from other cultures. Tuesday, Feb. 1511:15 a.m. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Hallmark Channel needs better representation When Christmas time comes around, nothing is better than watching a movie with a hot chocolate after a long day of Christmas shopping. One well-known channel for Christmas movies is Hallmark; however most, if not all the movies, are the same. It starts [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Donate gently used winter clothing Global Learning is accepting gently used winter clothes for the upcoming winter season. They are looking for winter coats, gloves, hats, boots and sweatshirts. If students have items to donate, email Elizabeth O’Brien in Global Learning at elizabeth.obrien@kirkwood.edu. Italy, Layers of Rome: Summer 2022 [Continue Reading »]
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Turning back clocks is essential for safety of kids Daylight saving time was started during World War I to help conserve energy and supplies for the war effort. But I have a different perspective on daylight saving time on why it is beneficial. I live in rural Jones [Continue Reading »]
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