When deciding which building is Kirkwood’s finest, there are a few categories to consider. Which building is the best aesthetically pleasing? One might say Cedar Hall with its beautiful, naturally illuminated atrium and persistent harmonies humming housing the musically oriented classes. Which building is the most functional? One [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Throughout the school year, students experience a variety of illnesses and unexpected health issues. One resource Kirkwood Community College does not have is a campus nurse. In previous years, there was a campus nurse who assisted with minor student issues. It is vital for students to have an [Continue Reading »]
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Many families and friends grow up having pets. From cats, to dogs, to fish, and frogs, there is a wide variety of pets. When moving off to college, whether it is far or near, having that companion by your side may benefit you. Many students believe that [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Caring for animals comes with great responsibility and trust. While living at home, your parents likely told you that you could have a pet as long as you took care of it. There are many different elements needed to care for pets, especially cats. Litter Box – Indoor [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College offers a variety of classes that can meet students’ needs. From complete online to in-person and hybrids, in most cases, students can choose the type of class that works best for them. However, in-person and online classes differ from each other depending on the instructor [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]It’s Thursday and you’re already tired of the long week. Your first class is at 8 a.m., the hardest class you’re in. What’s worse, there’s a pop quiz right off the bat. Even though you felt somewhat confident, you didn’t do well and your GPA suffers in the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As a student navigating the educational landscape in the 21st century, the choice between online and in-person classes has never been more critical. Both modalities have their advantages and disadvantages, and as a student, we are experiencing both. Online classes are a blessing and a curse but the [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Ever since it took its modern form, chess has been viewed as many different things: A metaphor for human experience, describing different social classes with their different roles within a society, a military strategy, an expression of creativity and a benchmark of genius. Yes, chess has been [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Several changes have taken place with Kirkwood Community College’s campuses within the last year. Last spring, the college announced the Iowa City Campus was closing and classes would move to the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa (KRCUI). Students living in the Iowa City and Coralville [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]If you’re ever hungry or thirsty on Kirkwood’s campus, there are several vending machines in sight. You may be wondering: How will I pay? Do I have cash and a card on me? Several of the vending machines on campus have cash-only options which discourages students from stopping [Continue Reading »]
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