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In Loving Memory of The Victims From Police Brutality Throughout The United States: The Black Lives Matter Timeline
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu The founders of Black Lives Matter are three women; Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. This organized movement of Black Lives Matter is a protest against the alleged incidents of…
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Staying Safe From Covid-19 While Traveling
By Alexandra Thompson ablockton@lc.edu On June 20, 2020, at 12:15 p.m., there were 2,215,618 total cases, and 119,055 total deaths from COVID-19 reported in the United States of America to the Center for Disease Control.…
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A Planet Reacts To The Killing Of George Floyd
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu On May 25, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly ten minutes as he lay handcuffed on the ground. The killing…
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If The Camera’s Rolling, You’re An Enemy
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu Protests starting over the police killing of George Floyd that burgeoned into a greater call to end police brutality have been worldwide events over the past few weeks. The wave of…
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The Final Order is Curfew in Chicago
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Due to overwhelming responses from the violence held at the “March For Justice” that occurred in Chicago, Illinois on May, 30th, 2020. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has no other options but to…
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A New President for L&C
By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu The long search for a new Lewis and Clark Community College President is complete, as Dr. Ken Trzaska was unanimously approved by the L&C Board of Trustees on June 3. Trzaska…
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The Life of a Dedicated Speech Instructor: Mary Busler
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Mary Busler is a baby boomer and originally from Godfrey, Illinois which her parents were lifelong residents of Godfrey and Alton as well. Mrs. Busler’s title held here on campus at…
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The Importance of Counseling Through Difficult Times
Graphic by Lena Greeling By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Many people in the world tend to turn to counseling when they are struggling with certain issues in life. It just all depends on the individual and…
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Teaching and Employment Opportunities Available for L&C Students
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu According to Coordinator of Student Activities, Jared Hennings, Lewis and Clark students are highly encouraged to take advantage of an opportunity for summer employment as well as volunteering located here in…