On Feb. 3 it was announced that author, Harper Lee, of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, is to release a sequel to her American classic novel, titled “Go Set a Watchman”.
Bracketology !
March 17 kicks off the 2015 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Millions of people will be filling out brackets and making predictions, but more than gut intuition needs to be taken into account when making choices.
Spring Training Trip
The Lewis and Clark Community College’s baseball and softball teams are both headed for warmer weather this March.
World Kidney Day
One in three American adults are currently at risk for kidney disease, according to kidney.org. Thursday, Mar. 12 will be recognized as World Kidney Day.
Education vs. Economy
It is reported by the Better Business Bureau that the national unemployment is at 5.8 percent, and is slowly rising. Some experts say this is because of the educational gap within the country due to high education tuition
Community College for Free?
On Jan. 8, President Barack Obama, while aboard Air Force One, announced through a video that he wishes to invest further into young Americans educational paths by making community college free.
Prepared for Another Terrorist Attack?
On Jan. 7, the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, was targeted by two Islamic extremists. Given the ideology of many terrorists and their recent attacks, Americans have questioned whether they are prepared for a future threat.
Study Abroad Exchange Program
Students at Lewis and Clark Community College now have the opportunity to study abroad thanks to L&C being a member of the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP).
Tuition Increase for 2015-2016
The 2015 fall semester will see a tuition and athletic fee increase of $7, which brings the total charge, per credit hour, to $128.
Bits and Bytes of Advice by Athena
My sister is constantly asking if she can borrow money… She rarely pays back the money she borrows from anyone… I want to stop giving her money … Please help. Bitter Little Sister.
