The Communique

Health Tech program uses high technology

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kirkwood's health tech program is using some high tech dummies to teach students.

Rapper rocks Kirkwood contest

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

An original rap song about Kirkwood adds a creative touch to a contest organized by Kirkwood's Marketing Department.

The Final Countdown

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Finals.

The word alone can make any college student cringe. As the spring semester draws to a close, it is time for most students to buckle down and prepare for those infamous exams.

We should all know by now that a caffeine-induced, all-nighter on the eve of a test is a risky situation and that early preparation is key.

Remembering Holocaust through daughter's eyes

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Week, Kirkwood Community College hosted a lecture by Linda Hurwitz on April 23. Hurwitz is the daughter of Irene Furst, a survivor of the Auschwitz and Stutthof concentration camps.

Hurwitz was the director of the Holocaust Center of the United Jewish Federation from 1988-2005.

Flu pandemic alarming

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Students at Kirkwood Community College are being asked to treat the swine flu pandemic as they would any other type of flu outbreak, according to Lori Jeppson, campus nurse.

Jeppson suggested that students and faculty wash their hands frequently, use anti-bacterial wash and lotions, coughing and sneezing into their sleeve if a tissue is not available and throwing used tissues into the trash.

Don't be Dorothy, take cover

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The tornado that damaged the Pinicon Ridge campground in Central City on April 26 is just a reminder that tornadoes can hit at any time. "People need to be aware that the weather can change at a moment's notice," said Melissa Jensen, emergency services and energy director at Kirkwood Community College.

Kirkwood need local support

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Students at Kirkwood Community College are still talking about the record breaking accomplishments of the men's and women's basketball teams. The men's team made it to nationals four out of the last five years and the women's team won the NJCAA Division II national championships for the last three years, becoming the first junior college to ever do so.

Should manners be gender specific?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I don't wear an apron to cook. A manicure is the last thing I'd spend my money on. I worship the feminists who began wearing pants and I would rather sleep in than curl my hair. But I still want to be treated like a woman.

Twitter allows news to be spread faster

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The news that police departments around the country are using Twitter to inform and alert the public, at first glance, may chill the blood of any self-respecting conspiracy theorist. Orwellian visions of a technologically advanced society, doomed to spy on its self arise with the reality of instant communication between a population and it's law enforcement.

Ignorance is gladly stepping in for knowledge

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The next generation is going to be running America before you know it and some members of this society are very worried. People looking down on the younger millennial generation think that we are becoming incompetent gadget mongers. A new nation of insensitive and snobbish, attitudinal problem children working toward pointless goals of material possessions.

Eagle of the Issue, Mary Huffman - Student Life Office Coordinator

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Huffman considers Kirkwood Community College to be her second home, and hundreds of students think of her as a second mother.

Working behind the front desk as the Student Life office associate, Huffman said she has made a connection with every student who has walked in.

Magical Realism

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On May 2 the Kirkwood Community College fashion show procedures class will host "Magical Realism," the spring 2009 fashion show.

"The theme is meant to encompass what the show is about," said Carissa Starleaf, a student in the fashion show procedures class and promotions coordinator of the show.

Spring clean, go green

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As spring and graduation roll around, so does the dreaded task of moving to a new apartment or back into your parent's house. With moving comes cleaning, another dreaded task many students managed to avoid all year long.

It might be a good idea to get a head start on spring-cleaning.

Teen vegetarianism sparks debate

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Chomping on a stalk of celery is acceptable for a snack, not for a meal. Experts are concerned that some teenagers are using the label "vegetarian" to eliminate calories from meat as a ploy to lose weight.

The pressures from peers to be thin and stay in shape have teenagers finding new ways to keep the weight off.

Pretty in ink

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For centuries tattoos have been used to distinguish people, express who they are and also for therapeutic purposes. The oldest practice of tattooing comes from Samoa, although many Polynesian cultures share similar traditional forms of tattoo, according to pbs.

Iowa City Nightlife

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the temperatures rising, it's nice to escape to a cool, air-conditioned environment to sit back and relax. Luckily, Iowa City offers several options for getting away for some cheap and comfortable entertainment.

The Sycamore and Bijou movie theaters make great places to unwind and cool off.

Iowa City Dining

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The economy has been a little shaky, leaving many tight-budgeted college students wondering how they're going to dine out this summer. There are a number of options for those who want to hold on to some of their pennies while filling their stomachs.

Kirkwood sophomore Pat Lawler said, "I look for daily specials," and explained that Hawkeye Hideout on Prentiss Street has $2.

Iowa City - The Ped Mall

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Downtown Iowa City offers Kirkwood Community College students in search of affordable fun, food, music and art plenty of things to do during the summer.

"All of our summer events are free," said Mary Frieden, executive director of the Summer of the Arts, the organization that coordinates a full schedule of downtown summer events.

Come taste the jazz

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Not every student is lucky enough to have a party for their final exam. Students in the hospitality program at Kirkwood Community College do just that, with their final grade determined by their culinary and event planning expertise at an upcoming fundraiser.

Eagles' sports in review 2008-2009

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

From coast to coast

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Almost 6,744 miles have been traveled from hometowns to the baseball field at Kirkwood Community College. Athletes on the team said they came for two main reasons: Academics and to play the one game they love.

Though some said it was a hard transition, they have been able to discover who they are as individuals, students and athletes while living on their own here in Iowa.

Athlete of the Issue

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Hometown: Barrington, Ill.
Major: Pre-Business

What is the most challenging part of the game?
The most challenging part of the game is not letting the things that happen off the field affect the plays on the field.

Why do you play baseball?
I decided to play college baseball because I love the game.

Eagles take top rankings on national poll

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In just his second year as Kirkwood Community College's head softball coach, Joe Yegge has led the team to a No. 8 in the national rankings. Under Yegge's leadership, the Eagles have soared to a 39-7 record.

The team has used solid pitching and consistent hitting to stay among the nation's elite.

Diesel driven

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Hard-working, easy-going and driven are just a few words that can be used to describe Aric Lefebure, diesel agriculture major at Kirkwood Community College.

"My junior year of high school I took an auto class and found that it wasn't for me but I still wanted to stick with something related to farming," said Lefebure who said he has had a passion to farm since he started walking.

Perfect recipe

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

While attending the

University of Iowa

to obtain

a degree in biochemical engineering, Ryan Harbaugh discovered what his true passion really was. It was cooking.

Harbaugh said he supported himself while attending college by working as a restaurant cook.

Change or heART

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Keeping her love for art in the forefront has always been important to Anne Snitker. After a bit of trial and error in finding her career, she is now on track to becoming an art teacher and sharing her passion with students.

Snitker, 25, graduated from West Delaware High School in her hometown of Manchester, Iowa, in 2002.

Problem Solver

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mike Ireland is a pre-engineering major at Kirkwood Community College. Ireland is finishing his pre-engineering degree this year, which will be his second completion of a degree program at Kirkwood. In his first years he earned his associate of applied science degree in business.

Passion for English

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Follow your passion. In a nutshell, these three words describe Geoff Gimse, a Kirkwood Community College student who is full of passion and ambition.

Gimse, a Liberal Arts major, was born in Detroit, Mich. but moved to Wisconsin where he attended Boyceville High School, in Boyceville.

A bright smile

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Most people aren't 100 percent sure what career they'd like to pursue but Madeline Greene, a dental technology major and a member of the Honor Society at Kirkwood Community College, knew exactly what she wanted to do when she graduated from high school. "I've always wanted to do something in the dentistry field.

'Clyming' to the top

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With five children under the age of 18, a full-time job at Alliant Energy, attending Kirkwood Community College as well as being selected as an outstanding student, pre-engineering major Adam Clymer is being humble when he describes himself as hardworking.

On center stage

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Being in the spotlight and taking center state is something that Angel Farris, Liberal Arts major, said she was born to do. Having struggled with what to do in life she started with theatre then changed from one major to the next. Today Angel is back on stage and doing what she said she loves.

Playing the game

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ali Carlson, a communications media/PR major from Columbus Junction, knows first-hand how unpredictable life can be. It was Oct. 3, 2005 when her family received the phone call that her father would be receiving a new heart that very day.

"I was a junior in high school and had to grow up quickly," said Carlson.

Ready to travel

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Although Jessica Hesseltine's scholastic journey from Iowa City High to Kirkwood Community College's Iowa City campus didn't require much travel, she said she's come a long way.

Hesseltine, a sophomore in the business administration assistant program at Kirkwood, was born and raised in Iowa City and hopes to stay close in the future.

The fire inside

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

T he orange and red flames of a burning building don't phase Alexandra Walter, fire science management major, nor does the fact that she is one of the few women in the entry-level firefighter program at Kirkwood Community College.

After graduating from Charles City High School, Walter studied radiology at the University of Iowa for two years.

Road rage and inconsiderate drivers

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I often wondered why people who are normally mild-mannered can get behind the wheel of a car and in a matter of minutes be turned into vicious, road-raging maniacs? The sweetest person can suddenly become mean and spiteful and spew cuss words a mother would cringe at.

Jazz Fest 2009

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The 2009 installment of Kirkwood Community College's Jazz Fest was a hot one.

Sets from the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and the CR Jazz Big Band featured guest artist, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. He currently serves on the faculty of the Jazz Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro but his career has taken him around the world.