Society & Culture

  • The Importance of Drinking More Water

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Speech originally prepared for Ms. Mary Busler’s Public Speaking Class, 2020. Hello, my name is Alexandra. How are you all doing today? I am here today because I would like you…

  • Leet Tech: Zoom and its Security Issues

    By Gary Chapman gchapman@lc.edu As we go through this semi-apocalypse, an app seems to reign supreme among teleconferencing — Zoom. Zoom, which is developed by Zoom Video Communications, launched in 2013 and exploded in 2020,…

  • Living In a Virtual World at Lewis and Clark

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu In today’s world, nearly everything is based on technology. Such as using the computer for nearly all of our communication needs we use to connect with one another. Whether it is…

  • The Laudable Way of Thinking as a College Student

    By: Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Initially, there comes a time in your life when you have to care for yourself and be on your own. That is when you try to think of yourself as if…

  • Do You Prefer to Talk or Text?

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Many times in our daily lives having our cellular phone nearby can cause a huge distraction. When it rings from someone calling us or beeps from receiving text messages, whether we…

  • The Omniscient Way of Decision Making

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Many times in our life, we as human beings sometimes stumble and become distracted. When it comes to making a concrete decision that is worthwhile for the better, we may tend…

  • Finally Learning to Trust Again

    By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu Learning to trust someone is one of the most difficult things a person can do. To trust someone requires that we be completely honest and vulnerable with them about the things…

  • Teacher Spotlight: The Dedicated Multifarious Life of Professor Jim Witt

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Professor Jim Witt was born on Sept. 7, 1972, and his hometown is Jerseyville, Il. He started teaching at Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) in 2015 and has been teaching…

  • Teacher Spotlight: The Dedicated Multifarious Life of Professor Jim Witt

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Professor Jim Witt was born on Sept. 7, 1972, and his hometown is Jerseyville, Il. He started teaching at Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) in 2015 and has been teaching…

  • Don’t Let Stress Kill You

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Many times in life, we, as human beings, can become overwhelmed with life just in general. Due to having the day to day activities that come along with our schedules and…