Articles by: Sarah Bogaards

Celebration of Literary Arts Festival April 2-4

Celebration of Literary Arts Festival April 2-4

March 28, 2018 at 11:48 am 0 comments

The 16th Celebration of Literary Arts Festival is preparing to take place across all DMACC campuses with events beginning on Monday, April 2 through Wednesday April 4. National and local writers of various genres will be sharing their work and meeting with students. It will be a unique opportunity forRead More

The great divide: Iowa bill threatens public school funding

The great divide: Iowa bill threatens public school funding

March 2, 2018 at 8:50 am 0 comments

When kids are little, we ask them something like, ‘Would you like to wear your red shirt or your green shirt today?’ This is an elementary principle which later down the line helps us develop our opinions about more complex matters. Having options encourages critical thinking; equipping us with theRead More

Opinion: An inspiring speech from Oprah provokes a media storm

Opinion: An inspiring speech from Oprah provokes a media storm

February 7, 2018 at 12:16 pm 0 comments

I try not to underestimate the weight words can carry. A speech like Oprah’s in acceptance of her Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes was nothing short of influential, boldly shining a light on the sexual harassment charges spreading throughout Hollywood. The “Time’s Up” movement was the centerRead More

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Profile: Gary Titchener

February 7, 2018 at 11:58 am 0 comments

DMACC is an institution known for diversity in its students; coming from every walk of life to seek out new knowledge. The standard of open admission provides opportunity for whatever students need most. For some, like our own Professor Gary Titchener, DMACC was there for him when he began hisRead More