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  • Arandas MX Cocina: Where Flavor and Hospitality Meet in Alton 

    Arandas MX Cocina: Where Flavor and Hospitality Meet in Alton 

    Javier Lopez  Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu  Godfrey – If you’re on the hunt for authentic Mexican cuisine that leaves a lasting impression, look no further than Arandas MX Cocina in Alton. From the moment you walk in, the experience feels personal — not just a quick bite, but a genuine invitation to enjoy the flavors and culture of Mexico.  One of the standout dishes has to be their quesabirrias. The meat is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, perfectly complemented by the melted cheese that blankets it. Every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and taste that makes it easy to understand why this dish has become a local favorite. For those with a bigger…

  • Returning to Lumiose City; A New Legends Game Has Made its Appearance! 

    Returning to Lumiose City; A New Legends Game Has Made its Appearance! 

    Taylor Smith  Taysmith@lc.edu  On January 28th, 2022, the Pokémon Company released a game titled “Pokémon; Legends Arceus” which featured the main character being hurled into the distant past in the untamed wilds of the Hisui Region, where they are…

  • Making It Through the loss of Government Sanctioned Benefits Because of the Shutdown 

    Making It Through the loss of Government Sanctioned Benefits Because of the Shutdown 

    Taylor Smith  Taysmith@lc.edu  On October 1st of this year, the government officially went into shutdown due to an inability to come to a consensus over federal spending, recissions of foreign aid, as well as subsidies of…

  • Pearson’s Produce

    Pearson’s Produce

  • Gateway Getaway Event at LC Helps to Raise Money for Those Who Suffer From MS 

    Gateway Getaway Event at LC Helps to Raise Money for Those Who Suffer From MS 

    Aidan Dyson  addyson@lc.edu   Bike MS is a massive series of cycling fundraising events proudly holding the title for largest cycling event in the world. Its focus is bringing the cycling community together to raise money…

  • Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Returns to Godfrey September 6 – 7

    Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Returns to Godfrey September 6 – 7

    GODFREY – On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7, up to 1,000 cyclists will gather for Bike MS: Gateway Getaway, hosted at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. This premier cycling event, organized by the National…

  • Donna Ware Re-Elected to Lewis and Clark Community College Board

    Donna Ware Re-Elected to Lewis and Clark Community College Board

    Donna Ware has been re-elected to the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees, securing her position alongside newcomers Abigail Eillerman and Tammy Smith-Williams. The election, held on April 1, 2025, saw Ware, Eillerman,…

  • Alton Area Tax Project

    Alton Area Tax Project

  • Trivia Night to Benefit NGRREC at Old Bakery Beer Company

    Trivia Night to Benefit NGRREC at Old Bakery Beer Company

    By Jeannette Carrington Jcarrington@lc.edu The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will host a trivia night and silent auction from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the Old Bakery Beer…