According to Iowa.gov, Senate File 2101 makes changes to Iowa’s trespassing law. If a property owner living in an unincorporated area places purple paint around their property on trees or fence posts, entering the property is forbidden and constitutes trespassing, effective July 1, 2019. I bet you’re wondering [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]I want to say first, that the shooting that happened on set of “Rust” was tragic. There is a young child that will never see his mother again and that is heart breaking. My heart also goes out to the director that was hurt as well as Alec [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]I love movies and the fascinating process required to make movies. Camera techniques, stunts, visual effects, miniature models, CGI, intricate sets, costumes and talented actors are all combined to create the magic of movies. My love of the art of filmmaking, in part, explains the sadness I felt [Continue Reading »]
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Veterans Day is on November 11th it was originally a day to commemorate the end of major hostility of World War I, originally known as Armistice Day. It became officially known as Veterans Day in 1954. Kirkwood has many students and employees who have served in the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There was a shooting in Arlington, Texas, a week ago, and frankly I am beyond angry about it. There have been reports that the child was bullied and I am heartbroken that it got to the point that he felt that the only thing that he could do [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Most students may walk a fine line between obtaining good grades in their classes and suffering from academic burnout. It can be difficult finding the balance between work, school, social and home life. How can you tell that you are suffering from academic burnout? What can be done to recover [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Living in apartments is a big part of the college experience. This experience is not always one that is pleasant or easy. You have to deal with things that you probably have never had to deal with before like paying for utility bills and buying furniture. The first [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Twenty years ago, one of the most horrific events in American history occurred when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers. After two decades, should 9/11 be considered an essential element of American history? Though the impact it had on older generations was significant, is it still relevant to us? The generation that was [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]I was thirteen on Sept. 11, 2001. I have lived more of my life in a post 9/11 world then a pre 9/11 world. That day I learned that hatred is powerful. I learned that people on the other side of the world in a country I had [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Over the last few years, I have had many frustrating encounters with people who don’t understand that, “No, your child may not pet my dog,” means not at all. When I say no to letting their child pet my dog, I am trying to protect both my dog [Continue Reading »]
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