With the increases in costs of nearly everything these days, students are finding the prices of textbooks to be frustrating. Many classes have transitioned to a Day-1-Digital (D1D) format, a stark change to what used to be a paper textbook for every class. Day-1-Digital automatically charges students’ Kirkwood [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]They’re fast, easy and handy. When entering a drive-through, there are typically three simple steps. These steps include driving up to the order screen, paying at the window and receiving your order. Recently, many drive-throughs workers have been asking, “Would you like to leave a tip for the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Imagine this: you have 10 minutes before your next class, and you are starving. The only problem is, you don’t have any food in your bag and your class is nowhere near the new Café in Iowa Hall. Your only option is to tough it out for the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’m looking forward to Microbiology because I am excited to look at microorganisms under the microscope.” “I’m looking forward to Introduction to Nursing because it’s very cool and I enjoy nursing.” “Classical Physics 1 because I enjoyed physics in high school and wanted to see if I could [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Staying healthy during the fluctuating weather of an Iowa winter can be difficult, especially as college students who are around many other students, faculty and staff while on campus. Some of the tips we’ve gathered to stay healthy this season are to get plenty of sleep, drink water, [Continue Reading »]
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Many ask or make statements like “Why celebrate Valentine’s Day, or what’s the point?” Well my answer to that is yes we should celebrate. The modern celebration of Valentine’s Day as a holiday dedicated to expressing love and affection dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. It [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There are few things in the world that are more daunting than a massive pile of homework and college assignments rapidly approaching their due dates. Returning to college after a break and having to immediately face such a pile is no easy task, but there are ways to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I would change my major to Business because the classes would be easier than the digital arts classes I am in.” “I wouldn’t change my major, but if I were to pick, it would be Liberal Arts so I could learn more about what I actually enjoy.” “If [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The holiday season is a time to be with family, have fun and ring in the new year. Many feel obligated to buy gifts for others, or even host large gatherings. It is important to balance the fun with the money spent to achieve it. Students are often [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Winter break is coming up and it is time for a much-needed break. However, this is also a time when break-in and robbery rates tend to go up. So it is important to have a safety refresher. Personal safety is something we should be concerned about all [Continue Reading »]
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