Campus Views: Halloween Edition
Host: Max Locher Editors: Max Locher, Tia Slippy and Julian Tabares Graphics: Kate Fulmer
[Continue Reading »]Student engagement: Key to academic success
As each new semester arrives, it offers students a host of social and academic possibilities. These include a range of majors from which to choose, as well as a myriad of clubs to eagerly join. Additionally, competitive and intramural sports abound along with theatrical performances and musical ensembles [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Lift every voice – Students’ opinions matter
“Wathintha oyedwa usi thinthe sonke,” which means “injury to one, injury to all” in the Isizulu language, is one of the famous South African proverbs. This is the ideology I live up to as a student and a civic leader. With a myriad of clubs and organizations on [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Bike share program could benefit students
After arriving at Kirkwood from Indonesia, I realized that international students here, especially the J1 Visa Students, which include Community College Initiative Program (CCIP) students, didn’t have any transportation to campus due to their visa regulations, which forbid the students from having driver’s licenses in the United States. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Creative ways to celebrate Halloween as an adult
Halloween is a whimsical and spooky time of the year for many children. Every year new costumes are brought out to store shelves and advertised throughout the internet. Pumpkins are carved, various houses and cornfields are “haunted” and mountains of candy are freely distributed to hordes of little [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Campus Views: What activities are you involved in at Kirkwood and what do you like about them?
“I’m a part of jazz choir and other theatre events here. I like it because we can explore different genres of music and partake in unique singing experiences and traveling.” “I love student leadership because they got me involved and helped me meet lots of people. We raised [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Campus Views: If you could change one aspect about Kirkwood, what would it be?
I was astonished to see that our sports teams only play in competitions with other schools. That is great but it could be better. We could have a team in each department. If I have any suggestions for a better Kirkwood, I hope Kirkwood can provide an ATM… [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Student debt forgiveness: Pros and cons
A student debt relief program was recently announced which would give $10,000 – $20,000 towards college loans to students that are Pell Grant eligible. This program would help those who make under $100,000 a year, which would be those who need it the most. Lawyers and doctors have [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Effect of inflation on college students
According to the U.S. Labor Department data published on Sept. 13, the annual inflation rate for the United States is 8.3% for the 12 months ending August 2022, after rising 8.5% previously. Inflation increases the price of goods and services in the economy. It can also lower [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Some college students lack time management
We all started college with the clear expectation to have the best time of our lives. We anticipated studying, attending classes, submitting assignments and meeting new people. But we never envisaged that all of this would occupy all of our time and space and get to a point [Continue Reading »]
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