Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. There are always challenges and struggles that we all face, some more than others. DMACC student, David Blacksmith was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of 9, and now he is trying to raise some money to give back to aRead More

The end to a saga, and might I add an amazing end. “Breaking Dawn part two” is being called the best “Twilight” movie yet and I would have to agree. The writers and producers gave a good finish to the saga, and whether you are “Team Edward,” “Team Jacob,” orRead More

Everyone has at some point enjoyed the results of writing and its actions and now could be your chance to produce it here at DMACC. It is the 17th Annual Huff Theatre Playwriting Contest we have had here at DMACC. The contest is open to all students, the general public,Read More

With DMACC being in the thick of registration, some students might consider signing up for International Year seminar. This year’s course is coordinated by Professor Jim Loos. “The course surveys various aspects of culture from the United Kingdom, such as: film, politics, music, British literature, art, history, photography, as wellRead More

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Those words are the opening lines to a movie that would define a generation as well as serve as the launch point for five more movies, a few cartoons, several video games, and a new religion (Jedi is recognized inRead More

Normally, when social media and TV come together it ends up working well. They’re just two things that seem to go well together. But when that combination goes wrong, it can ruin one of your favorite TV shows. In today’s world, people check Facebook and Twitter like they would checkRead More

I have asked a lot of people this election season if they are going to vote and I was surprised and pleased to hear so many firm no’s. Responses like “I’m too busy,” “I’m just so lazy,” and my personal favorite, “I’m just so fed up with the system.” DangRead More

Seven current and former members of the military spoke to an audience at DMACC Tuesday, Nov. 8, as part of The Telling Project: Des Moines. “Telling: Des Moines” is part of a national theatrical effort called The Telling Project, Austin, Texas. The performance is a combination of a play andRead More