Most people don’t think of the United States as a point of departure, but Dr. Claude Clegg of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, addressed 91 students on Oct. 25 to discuss Liberia, a nation with a history of Americans in exile. It is typical, Dr. Clegg said, that UnitedRead More

The most common question I’ve been asked about me after being in college for a couple months is, “Where are you from?” Now, I’m not from another state, but some are, so I thought I’d write about why I’m proud to be from Iowa, known for farming, livestock and Casey’s,Read More

DMACC holds a transfer fair in the fall and spring, which presents students with an opportunity to meet admission counselors from other colleges around the area. This year the transfer fair was held on Oct. 11 and 27 different colleges from state schools around Iowa to colleges in surrounding statesRead More

Dr. Jane Martino, professor of psychology at the DMACC Boone campus, agreed to be interviewed about the recent viral video of her on the condition that I brought my kids along. As soon as my three sons and I walked in she was putting things into their hands and encouragingRead More

In the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 1, Ankeny Police responded to a sexual assault report at the Campus Town Apartments. The DMACC student who was the victim was treated for her injuries later that night. The Chronicle spoke with an eyewitness who was in the same room just hoursRead More

By Cameron Karn “Blade Runner” has been a staple in the sci-fi genre since its release in 1982. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, it had a mixed reception earning high review scores but flopping in the box office. The estimated budget for the film is approximately $28MRead More