Earlier this semester you might have seen a book displayed in the 100 building case. The display contained a book called "The Kite Runner" with some basic information about the book. This is all part of a new tradition of Woodland College professors introducing a new book to … [Read more...] about Kite Runner’ launches tradition
America’s love affair with a fresh-faced politician
Around the time he gave the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, wowing the crowd with his famous "the audacity of hope" speech, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama began his steady rise in popularity. Americans seem to have a love affair with the senator from … [Read more...] about America’s love affair with a fresh-faced politician
Building remodel to take shape in May
A construction crew will begin renovating the 1000 building in late May if all goes according to the plans of Vice President of Academic and Student Services, Kevin Trutna. The total projected cost for construction is about $3.3 million, with 90 percent of the funding coming … [Read more...] about Building remodel to take shape in May
The effect of class size on learning
A community college class usually evokes visions of a small group of students sitting in a small room, listening intently to an instructor's lecture. Most students expect to be among 20, maybe 30 others. However, to many students, the reality is that many classrooms seem like … [Read more...] about The effect of class size on learning
Back from Iraq
"We got Intel that there was some big name, and we knew where he was," reminisced Corporal Zach Snyder, a Marine who was positioned with Charley company in the city of Hit, just northwest of Baghdad, during December 2006. "We'd gathered information all night, and we were briefed … [Read more...] about Back from Iraq