The death of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus has shocked people across the political spectrum. Kirk was known for his far-right positions, which often made him a controversial figure. What has stood out, though, is how even groups and media outlets that strongly disagreed with [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Starting college is a unique change in everyone’s lives. Sometimes you have to worry about so many things, such as finances and grades, that you forget one important part: friendships. It can be hard to socialize when you come to college. Everyone keeps to themselves for the most [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The area surrounding Kirkwood Community College almost perfectly fits the description of a food swamp. According to The Humane League, a food swamp is when people have access to healthy options like fruits and vegetables; however, they are flooded with less nutritious alternatives like fast food restaurants and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Parking in crunch time is a pain, no matter how clear the parking lot may be at Kirkwood Community College. It’s a safe bet that if students could teleport into class the moment it begins, they would. Sadly, they can’t, and those who commute to campus can find [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]To start off Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday, Sept. 10, is absolutely heartbreaking for his family, friends and supporters. No matter if you are “left” or “right,” his life had a lot of meaning. I have been following Kirk’s journey since he started helping with our president’s [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Something that makes us as humans very different from animals is our ability to have intelligent dialogue, exposing ourselves to experiences or perspectives we would not have originally discovered ourselves. Note that intelligent dialogue can range from discussing what is the best kind of pizza, all the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There is a discussion that seems to come up at the Communiqué staff table regularly: Does AI have a place in education? The short answer is yes, but students should balance their curiosity about what AI can do with caution about what it cannot. When taking a [Continue Reading »]
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In a showcase of their carefully honed skills, culinary arts students Maddie Gukenisen, Autumn Vang and Tatum Juskie brought their talents to the Kirkwood Cafe on the first floor of Iowa Hall earlier this month. Presenting a menu including mushroom wontons, chicken and rice bowls, and coconut ice [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If you glance around any hall on campus, you’ll find dozens of brightly colored flyers and posters plastered on every bulletin board and wall. There are slogans, illustrations, photos and blurbs expertly arranged to tantalize the viewer and encourage engagement in the many clubs, events and organizations enjoyed [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Every community in the world faces certain challenges or needs to be addressed, regardless of the saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side.” The more you spend time in that other side, the more you realize it is not as green as you thought it [Continue Reading »]
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