culture
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Peppermint Rooster Review Calling For Submissions
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you,” the late writer, Maya Angelou, said. The Peppermint Rooster Review, Lewis and Clark Community College’s literary magazine, is calling for submissions for the…
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A Night Out
On Oct. 23, the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton hosted “A Night Out,” featuring multiple musical artists, refreshments, fine art, and even a Halloween costume contest.
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Talk to the Bridge – What are your thoughts on Black Friday
Talk to the Bridge: – What are your thoughts on Black Friday? Students share their opinions on what they think about Black Friday.
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How to Survive Black Friday
November is here and sales are exploding. Christmas shopping has ensued, and Black Friday is near. This day is a hectic time for workers and customers alike. There are several ways to make this shopping…
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Their Origins
Thanksgiving is a holiday wherein families come together once a year to give thanks to one another, eat turkey, and break wishbones. However, some families may not know where these traditions have come from.
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7th annual Banned Book Week
Oct. 2 marked the 7th annual Banned Book Week presentation held in the Lewis and Clark Community College library. This event was held by Liz Burns and Peter Hussey and featured raffles, novel trivia games,…
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Breastfeeding in Public is Now Normal
At the state level, laws have been put into effect to help new mothers handle breastfeeding while also preventing the public from feeling offended by the act itself as well as the exposure of the…
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“Fashion Police” Star Joan Rivers Tells Last Joke
Sept. 4, 2014, the world said goodbye to comedienne and actress, Joan Rivers. Due to throat surgery complications, Rivers was put into a coma, and passed three days later at age 81.
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Before Batman, There, Was Only Gotham
Sept. 22 marked the debut of the all new comic book-based crime series, Gotham. This series provides a fresh take on the origin of how a young, tragedy stricken Bruce Wayne had grown up to…
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Darick’s Top 5 Horror Movie Picks
It’s that time of the season, where trick-or-treaters everywhere suit up for one night of free candy and plenty of scares. As a fan of Halloween, it’s dire to share a list of my top…