Following the ongoing pandemic, Rutgers University declared on March 25 that they would make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for students to attend classes on campus in the 2021 fall semester. This could set a precedent for other colleges to require vaccinations for on-campus activities and learning. Interestingly, Rutgers [Continue Reading »]
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The state of Iowa was shocked to hear that two staff members, Lorena Schulte, a nurse, and corrections officer, Robert McFarland, were killed in an escape attempt on March 23 at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Anamosa. A third staff member, Lori Mathis, also a nurse, was held against her will while [Continue Reading »]
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Tired of being cooped up and inside? Want to get some fresh air, positive messages, and compliMINTS? The Active Minds club is hosting a Chalk It Out event on Thursday, April 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. outside the bookstore, on the Cedar Rapids campus. They will [Continue Reading »]
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On Friday April 9th, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip had passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle. Prince Philip was born on June 10th, 1921, in Corfu in the Kingdom of Greece. He was a member of the Danish and Greek royal families and the great-great-grandson of Queen [Continue Reading »]
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Daylight saving time is something people either look forward to or despise, depending on one’s schedule. Interestingly, eight senators on both sides of the aisle have begun to push against this tradition with a bill called the Sunshine Protection Act. The bill itself would essentially no longer make changing [Continue Reading »]
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Texas and Oklahoma were hit with a record-breaking snowstorm and freezing cold temperatures from Feb. 13 to the 17. Dallas residents had pipes freeze and burst, something Iowa residents are relativity familiar with. However, much less expected to Iowa residents was the warning that they may face rolling blackouts because [Continue Reading »]
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CONTRIBUTED: During this unprecedented year, college students have been stripped of many face-to-face experiences. Social media has filled that void and allowed for students to connect with each other. Keanen Wells, a student at Kirkwood Community College, said he has quickly become an avid user of several social [Continue Reading »]
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On March 22, 2021, 21-year-old Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa opened fire in a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, killing 10 people. This has rocked the nation hard, especially since citizens had barely gotten back up on their feet from the Atlanta spa shootings, which killed eight [Continue Reading »]
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IRS explains student and higher education institution reporting requirements, credits and deductions PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service issued frequently asked questions today on how students and higher education institutions should report pandemic-related emergency financial aid grants. Students Emergency financial aid grants made by a federal [Continue Reading »]
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Now that students are moving outside to enjoy the increasingly nicer weather, the Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids has announced they will be opening a mini golf course this year. The City Council and Parks and Recreation Department helped Twin Pines make this a reality. According [Continue Reading »]
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