Articles by: Ben Breshears

Opinion: Stay gucci, avoid shade: Getting lit with woke slang (yeet)

Opinion: Stay gucci, avoid shade: Getting lit with woke slang (yeet)

February 27, 2019 at 10:59 am 0 comments

Day by day we see the English language evolve, and with it the phrases and terms we use. Gone are the days of radical, gnarly terms and groovy language. Away with the classic “talk to the hand,” “eat my shorts,” and like totally righteous words. Like, why can’t slang justRead More

Starting on a high note: DMACC’s new music director James Thompson

Starting on a high note: DMACC’s new music director James Thompson

November 28, 2018 at 11:51 am 0 comments

Interested in completing a music program here at DMACC? Don’t fret. DMACC’s new Music Department Chairman James Thompson plans to compose the now-minor music education program into a major transferring opportunity. After finishing his degree in Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Iowa in 2013, Thompson had theRead More

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Review: Slipknot’s “Slaughterhouse” worth the price

October 31, 2018 at 8:38 am 0 comments

Being treated like an animal has never felt so exhilarating. As Campus Chronicle staff Christy, Joe and I waited in line at The Slaughterhouse in Des Moines we heard constant screams of other participants in the building, and noisy clashes from metal that actors were sporadically throwing around. This attractionRead More

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Opinion: Men should not be afraid to ask for emotional help

October 10, 2018 at 8:49 am 0 comments

In our society, violence and hate are seemingly as common as clouds in the sky. Unchecked rage can lead to physical agression, including murder. However, this does not seem to change media habits, nor is taught to our younger generations who suffer the most from violent acts. While gender stereotypesRead More

Small Talk With the Chronicle Crew Sept. 28

Small Talk With the Chronicle Crew Sept. 28

September 28, 2018 at 11:36 am 0 comments

Ben N, Sarah, and Ben B chat about what students both love and not so love about DMACC. https://campuschroniclenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SmallTalk9-28.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Opinion: Embrace diversity at Ankeny DMACC

September 19, 2018 at 1:09 pm 0 comments

A new school year brings hundreds of new eager faces to our campus, compounding hundreds of different ethnicities and cultures. People of all backgrounds interact with one another as students collaborate and befriend strangers. But with an abundance of different cultures also comes potential for racism and unease towards theRead More

Adulting 101 – Episode 1 – Pilot

Adulting 101 – Episode 1 – Pilot

September 7, 2018 at 1:38 pm 0 comments

Roommates, living with parents, and being on your own are featured on this edition of Adulting 101! https://campuschroniclenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adu101finalmix.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download