According to a National Health Interview Survey conducted in 2019 by the CDC, adults aged 18-29 were more likely than any other age group to experience symptoms of depression. With 75% of students in college being between 18 and 24, according to the National Center for Education, depression [Continue Reading »]
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As an international student at Kirkwood who came to study here on a fellowship program called the Community College Initiative, my CCI peers and I are required to complete 75 volunteer hours during our stay. In the beginning of the fall semester, our program coordinator, Elizabeth O’Brien, introduced [Continue Reading »]
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We Iowans know that spring weather is often either tremendous or tumultuous, and usually both on the same day. As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather, wait an hour.” However, with a little education and some careful planning we don’t have to be victims [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Throughout history, we have used art as a form of self-expression and entertainment. Whether it’s a piece of protest art hung on the wall of a museum, or the pottery jar you brought home to your family in elementary school. But there’s a reason why you spent most [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Imagine it’s Feb. 28. Rent is due again, the electric bill was due last week and you need to file taxes for the first time. You have an exam and two papers coming up. You work all weekend. You feel a little bit like you’re drowning in responsibilities, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]You’ll find hundreds of college students or young adults repeating the same sentiments over and over: “My school expects me to know how to solve derivatives, but I still don’t even know how to file my taxes. That’s why I fully believe that Kirkwood Community College should require [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The climate is ever-changing and affects every aspect of our lives. From the weather, to crop growth and everything in between, the climate has an influence. Every effort to preserve the world’s climate counts. One of Kirkwood Community College’s goals is its zero-emissions by 2040 initiative. This is [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Many students may find it difficult to stay positive during winter. Picture this: It’s February, the days seem to drag on and on and every time you go outside you get brown slush all over your new shoes. Your first thought might be, “Ugh, this sucks, my life [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Saving money is less of a daunting task than you might think. It may seem like an impossible feat at first, especially as a college student. You may think that there’s not enough time to save money, or that there’s not even enough money in the first place [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Stories are fun to read about different immersive worlds with relatable characters to connect with and intriguing plotlines for readers to get lost in. But one might consider, how does the author produce these ideas? Although the task might be hard for new writers to produce creative ideas [Continue Reading »]
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