Articles by: Denecha Flemings

Diversity Week: Empathy is the greatest tool to fight hate says former skinhead

Diversity Week: Empathy is the greatest tool to fight hate says former skinhead

March 25, 2016 at 10:54 am 0 comments

A prominent speaker with a storied past and lifetime of experiences came to tell his tale to the students of DMACC campus Wednesday, Feb. 24 in the Building 6 auditorium. Frank Meeink unraveled his life story of neglectful parents, finding comfort in the arms of a white supremacy group, befriendingRead More

Paying less is more: The classy, affordable look for students

Paying less is more: The classy, affordable look for students

March 25, 2016 at 10:32 am 0 comments

For most women, makeup is an essential part to having a perfect day. When your makeup looks good, you feel good!  You are a confident and productive force to be reckoned with and the entire world is at your mercy! But unless you are Kate Upton, no one is payingRead More

Diversity Week brings former skinhead and Academy Award winner to speak at DMACC

Diversity Week brings former skinhead and Academy Award winner to speak at DMACC

February 24, 2016 at 10:40 am 0 comments

For the first time in DMACC history, the Diversity Commission will be hosting a weeklong event to celebrate and recognize the diversity that resides on our campuses. Under the leadership of Chairwoman Joanne Dudgeon, the commission has developed a simple and attainable mission: “Advocate for diversity awareness and ensure theRead More

The Fear of Failure

February 17, 2016 at 12:02 pm 0 comments

How many of us can admit we live with some type of fear, be it completely irrational or somewhat justifiable? Most people know exactly what they fear in this life and can spot it from a mile away. Typically, fears are tangible objects or ideas. Take the phobia of heightsRead More

Diversity week brings former skinhead and Academy Award winner to campus

February 17, 2016 at 11:12 am 0 comments

For the first time in DMACC history, the Diversity Commission will be hosting a weeklong event to celebrate and recognize the diversity that resides on our campuses. Under the leadership of Chairwoman Joanne Dudgeon, the commission has developed a simple and attainable mission: “Advocate for diversity awareness and ensure theRead More

Vaping health risks up in the air

Vaping health risks up in the air

November 11, 2015 at 11:18 am 0 comments

Chances are, each and every one of us knows of somebody who smokes cigarettes. They are the friend with the terrible cough or the aunt that always dismisses herself during a family dinner then returns smelling like a honky-tonk tavern and ruins everyone’s appetite. We know all too well theRead More

#CreeperStatus

#CreeperStatus

October 26, 2015 at 12:09 pm 0 comments
College Survival Tips

College Survival Tips

October 12, 2015 at 11:28 am 0 comments

DMACC’s Classified School Survival Guide It is no secret that college can be intimidating. We go from the sweet comfort of our high schools, filled with familiar faces and established routines, to a world of chaos and independence where we are suddenly adults and no one is barking at youRead More