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 »]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 »]If you’ve spent even a semester at Kirkwood Community College, you know that a wide margin of school emails are survey requests. Survey requests are often repeated every three to five days until a student fills out the survey or it expires. Often, these are course surveys, [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College’s policy regarding class attendance has room for improvement. The general policy leaves attendance up to instructor discretion with few exceptions for college sponsored activities, jury duty, and military duty or veteran status related appointments. There are many reasons a student may require a day off [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood students’ lives are busier than ever. Most of us have a lot on our plates—classes, jobs, extra-curricular activities, and even personal or family issues. Studying for exams and writing papers are additional tasks that add to our long list of tasks to do in a day. [Continue Reading »]
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Parking lot safety is a serious concern. So far in 2024, Kirkwood Community College’s Public Safety reported they have responded to 31 accidents on the main campus, with the vast majority taking place in our parking lots. This statistic does not include the number of accidents that go [Continue Reading »]
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More than 370 traffic-related deaths occurred within the state of Iowa in 2023, according to The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Speeding and distracted driving only inflate these numbers. Unfortunately, both are common sights at Kirkwood Community College. The speed limit on campus ranges from 15 to 25 miles per [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Spring semester is winding down, which means summer and all things green will start to flourish. People may forget about the importance of keeping the Earth healthy, and instead, focus on the nice weather. To help maintain a clean environment, there are several steps students and the community [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Some students may overlook the importance of mental health education, but it should be mandatory for all college students. It will help us see diverse perspectives, understand ourselves better and reduce misunderstandings. Mental health education and awareness are especially important as mental health issues such as anxiety and [Continue Reading »]
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