“I’d like to see more readings from (local) authors… It seems like we have to go to Iowa City to get that stuff; it’d be nice to see it a little closer by.” “More sporting activities or events where everyone can participate.” “If they don’t already have it, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Right about now students can often be heard saying, “This week feels like it is never going to end.” Burnout seems more prevalent in the spring semester as students struggle to attend classes five days a week and meet homework deadlines. Imagine if students had the opportunity to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When it comes to selecting a college, many students are faced with a difficult decision. The question that pops up often is, “Should I attend a university or a community college?” Meanwhile many resources point to the benefits of each option, but some students may find themselves stuck [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]This winter has been a particularly odd year for weather. 40-degree days followed by a blizzard, followed by 50 degrees and sunny, followed by freezing rain and somehow all the recent inclement weather landed on Thursdays. Living in Iowa, it seems to be that 95% of the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“Golfing.” “Working out.” “Playing basketball.” “Going on runs.” “Working on cars in my garage.”
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College offers many online classes to take. The classes are guided by an instructor and hold students accountable for their work, while also making it flexible to take college classes from home or around the world. In many students’ cases these classes are being taken at [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood has a beautiful and large campus. There are several places that students enjoy studying on campus including the student center, Iowa Hall, the Library, Cedar and Benton Hall, Nielsen Hall and Linn Hall. These areas accommodate several rooms and secluded areas for students to be able to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Since the beginning of our schooling lives, we have been told of the evils of plagiarism. This is something every child growing up in the United States school system is taught since first grade. Every language arts class in the history of language has had some sort [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As a college student, finances can get tight. The trope of the Ramen-noodle-eating pupil does, unfortunately, hold at least a little truth. For those who are fresh out of high school and living on their own for the first time, the process of learning how to manage spending [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]“I’m going to a log cabin in Wisconsin.” “I’m working over spring break.” “Staying home.” “I’m just working.” “Just staying home.”
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