When students think about campus life, most of the attention goes to Linn, Cedar, Benton and Iowa Hall. While these buildings are important, they aren’t the only places where meaningful work happens. Several halls often go overlooked despite the impact they have on campus and beyond. In this [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]In the United States, the debate on whether social media has a positive or negative impact on students is constantly rising. Social media is used for so much more than just entertainment. It helps and hurts our mental health, academics and everyday social interactions. But the question does [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]When we talk about diversity and inclusion on campus, we often speak about race, culture, nationality and gender. These conversations are important. But there is another community among us that is too often overlooked or misunderstood: Students with disabilities. Disability services are not charity. They are not special [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Most days pass in a blur of responsibilities, notifications and half-finished thoughts. We move from one task to the next without much time to pause and process. Journaling creates a small but meaningful pocket of stillness — a place to slow down and actually hear yourself think. At [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]In a culture that constantly pushes students to “live, laugh, love,” negative emotions are often stigmatized. Social media feeds overflow with positivity and perfection, creating pressure to appear happy and unbothered. But according to the American Psychological Association, suppressing emotions, especially anger or frustration, can lead to increased [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]What do the University of Georgia, University of Texas and LSU have in common? They all have live mascots: Georgia has Uga the Bulldog, Texas has Bevo the Longhorn and LSU has Mike the Tiger. Now, I know what you’re thinking: Why can’t Kirkwood have a real Sammy [Continue Reading »]
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Kirkwood students from the Sustainability in the Apparel and Textiles Industry class made an exhibit on the second floor of Iowa Hall called “The Light They Left Behind,” highlighting the creation process and importance of angel gowns. Angel gowns are dresses upcycled from donated wedding dresses for infants [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Have you ever seen a sign advertising a club or meet-up and thought, “I’m not really a social person?” While many people may not actively seek out socializing opportunities, the importance of joining different groups and attending a variety of events while in school can’t be overlooked. Most [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Over the past few months, it’s become exceptionally clear that the current “conservative” presidential administration doesn’t care about the average U.S. citizen and considers immigrants and non-U.S. citizens as beneath them. Their continued public demonstrations of “force” and the unqualified actions of their roaming gang of masked military [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]At Kirkwood Community College, we talk a lot about diversity, inclusion and community. These words appear in brochures, orientation speeches, and official statements. But beyond the language, the real question is simple: How often do we actually meet each other halfway? One practical, powerful, and genuinely joyful way [Continue Reading »]
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