Parking in crunch time is a pain, no matter how clear the parking lot may be at Kirkwood Community College. It’s a safe bet that if students could teleport into class the moment it begins, they would. Sadly, they can’t, and those who commute to campus can find [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]To start off Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday, Sept. 10, is absolutely heartbreaking for his family, friends and supporters. No matter if you are “left” or “right,” his life had a lot of meaning. I have been following Kirk’s journey since he started helping with our president’s [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Something that makes us as humans very different from animals is our ability to have intelligent dialogue, exposing ourselves to experiences or perspectives we would not have originally discovered ourselves. Note that intelligent dialogue can range from discussing what is the best kind of pizza, all the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]There is a discussion that seems to come up at the Communiqué staff table regularly: Does AI have a place in education? The short answer is yes, but students should balance their curiosity about what AI can do with caution about what it cannot. When taking a [Continue Reading »]
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In a showcase of their carefully honed skills, culinary arts students Maddie Gukenisen, Autumn Vang and Tatum Juskie brought their talents to the Kirkwood Cafe on the first floor of Iowa Hall earlier this month. Presenting a menu including mushroom wontons, chicken and rice bowls, and coconut ice [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If you glance around any hall on campus, you’ll find dozens of brightly colored flyers and posters plastered on every bulletin board and wall. There are slogans, illustrations, photos and blurbs expertly arranged to tantalize the viewer and encourage engagement in the many clubs, events and organizations enjoyed [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Every community in the world faces certain challenges or needs to be addressed, regardless of the saying, “the grass is always greener on the other side.” The more you spend time in that other side, the more you realize it is not as green as you thought it [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]On Saturday, April 5, protests erupted nationwide. Drawing crowds in countless cities and towns across the U.S., protesters gathered to speak out about the actions of and policies championed by the Republican party, President Donald Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk. Hands Off! [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Students awake to an almost endless to-do list every day full of a variety of tasks. Study for this class, write a paper for that class, go to work, go to practice, do the dishes, make food for the week. If we’re walking the dog, taking the kids [Continue Reading »]
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Bake a cake and get the candles, it’s almost Van Gogh’s 172nd birthday. It’s also almost World Bipolar Day. A day meant for promoting awareness and reducing stigma surrounding bipolar disorder, World Bipolar Day is observed on Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday, March 30. Van Gogh is known for [Continue Reading »]
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