There’s a lot happening in the world, some of it positive and exciting, some of it negative and frightening. It might sound cliché, as it mostly always has, but the 21st century often seems to be the best of times and the worst of times to be alive. [Continue Reading »]
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For those of us who frequently commute around the Kirkwood Campus in Cedar Rapids, the roundabout fielding traffic from Kirkwood Blvd. SW is a familiar sight. “15 M.P.H.,” it reads, prompting drivers to proceed with caution around the statue of Samuel Kirkwood. For some, this is the only [Continue Reading »]
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“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 »]
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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 »]
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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 »]
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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 »]
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“Golfing.” “Working out.” “Playing basketball.” “Going on runs.” “Working on cars in my garage.”
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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 »]
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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 »]
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