The Shamrock Shake is a delicious treat that is hard to beat. It has had a rich history in the McDonald’s franchise as a celebratory menu item for St. Patrick’s Day ever since 1970. Interestingly, the shake used to have its very own McDonald’s mascot named Uncle O’ [Continue Reading »]
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Civility makes way to a higher purpose. When I first started this piece, it was meant to be a rant on some common courtesies that seemed to be needing of attention, but you will see just how quickly I take things to a higher level. Ultimately this is [Continue Reading »]
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In the middle of May 2019, I was so surprised and happy when I got an email from the Community College Initiative Program in Washington D.C. for a scholarship granted to me in the United States of America for a year; and got placed at Kirkwood Community College [Continue Reading »]
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Ashley Gastor: Nursing “I’m going to the study abroad trip for Belize, for the nursing program where we get to work at a clinic and a hospital and get to help out there.” Greg Ratzlaff – CNC Machining “Hanging out with friends.” Alex Wallace – Transfer Program “I [Continue Reading »]
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It’s that time again. College students in Iowa breathe a sigh of relief as they find themselves facing one more spring break. While Kirkwood is a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all types, this break is extremely important to many, providing peace and relaxation away from [Continue Reading »]
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Spring is a season of new beginnings and new opportunities. However, for college students, those new beginnings mean beginning a new assignment and the new opportunities are work studies and transfer plans. The spring semester of college weighs heavier than the fall. Students are much more optimistic [Continue Reading »]
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Finding yourself thousands of miles away in a country where culture and language are totally different from your home country can really be challenging. In July 22, 2019, I got the opportunity to pursue further studies in the United States of America at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar [Continue Reading »]
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Jonathan McKoever: Construction Management “Driving is good.” Bridget Hoffmann: Dental Hygiene “I luckily have not been involved in any accident regarding poor driving on anyone’s part on Kirkwood or any time for that matter. However, I’m in the hygiene program and I go to the University of Iowa [Continue Reading »]
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“Pocket disparity” is a real thing especially in regard to women’s safety. In general, women’s athletic wear and clothing do not have pockets at all or have pockets that can’t be used for anything more than holding a chapstick, while men’s clothing can hold a wallet, cellphone and car keys. In self-defense clases, instructors will say that [Continue Reading »]
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Staff Editorial: One of the most celebrated features of American life is our “melting pot” of diversity and cultures that bring together people from all walks of life from across the world. The United States of America is and always has been a nation of immigrants who have continually [Continue Reading »]
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