Prison Performing Arts Troupe Comes To L&C
On Feb. 11, 2015, the Prison Performing Arts Alumni Troupe (PPA) toured for the first time in Illinois, and visited Lewis and Clark Community College to perform their original play, “Coming Home”.
The Evolution of the Phone
Ringing in it’s 139 year anniversary this March 7, is the telephone. The importance of this invention has had a changing effect on generations through the years.
Visiting Artist Paints Visions of Renaissance
1st MidAmerica Credit Union presents the Visiting Artists Lecture series, showcasing painter Jenny Chi on April 21. This lecture is the third installment of Lewis and Clark Community College’s insight to the art world.
Go Set a Watchman
On Feb. 3 it was announced that author, Harper Lee, of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, is to release a sequel to her American classic novel, titled “Go Set a Watchman”.
Bracketology !
March 17 kicks off the 2015 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Millions of people will be filling out brackets and making predictions, but more than gut intuition needs to be taken into account when making choices.
Spring Training Trip
The Lewis and Clark Community College’s baseball and softball teams are both headed for warmer weather this March.
World Kidney Day
One in three American adults are currently at risk for kidney disease, according to kidney.org. Thursday, Mar. 12 will be recognized as World Kidney Day.
Education vs. Economy
It is reported by the Better Business Bureau that the national unemployment is at 5.8 percent, and is slowly rising. Some experts say this is because of the educational gap within the country due to high education tuition
Community College for Free?
On Jan. 8, President Barack Obama, while aboard Air Force One, announced through a video that he wishes to invest further into young Americans educational paths by making community college free.
Prepared for Another Terrorist Attack?
On Jan. 7, the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, was targeted by two Islamic extremists. Given the ideology of many terrorists and their recent attacks, Americans have questioned whether they are prepared for a future threat.