Spring break for Kirkwood Community College is right around the corner from March 11 – 15. There is also a yearly debate about whether it is better to stay home or travel. According to Gitnux Market Data, about 1.5 million U.S. college students travel for spring break [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]A club that Kirkwood does not have is student government. Politics and government are versatile around the world. From presidential elections to laws and rights, it is an important factor in the United States. Adding this club to the college’s wide repertoire of clubs may help students [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you imagine that a person can go from a high temperature to a temperature of negative 13 degrees? Can you understand that someone who has moved finds himself in front of a passport officer who asks him in a language, and he doesn’t know what to say [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Kirkwood Community College’s spring production is a show targeted toward children called ‘The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus.’ The play will be performed on Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. “We picked this play because we knew we [Continue Reading »]
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On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Rec Center hosted the annual Super Smash Bros. tournament in the main hall. Students were invited to come and compete with one another in the popular Nintendo video game. This is the 10th time Kirkwood has hosted a video game tournament, according to [Continue Reading »]
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In a display of community engagement and cultural exchange, Community College Initiative students from Kirkwood Community College recently went to Garfield Elementary School to participate in a vibrant Cultural Fair. This collaboration not only showcased the diverse talents of CCI students but also provided an experience for elementary [Continue Reading »]
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After formalizing as a group in May 2023, Kirkwood Community College’s Black Student Union started in the fall semester with a mission. As a new group of leaders have taken center stage. According to the leaders, they have built a union within their school to foster a connection [Continue Reading »]
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Editor’s Note: The interview with the ESL student was conducted in Spanish, and the translation to English was made by the author of the article. Many people come to the United States to start a new chapter in their lives. They are looking for better opportunities but also [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Can you tell us a bit about how this club got started? The club got started back in 2010. It was actually started working alongside Mount Mercy University and Coe College. After a few years of working together the decision was made to have each school have their [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]From elementary through high school, many students had to take the bus to get to and from school. In college, most students who attend community colleges drive their own cars. The reality is, taking the bus is not a common practice for many students. But, the 380 [Continue Reading »]
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