Last fall I began taking photography classes here at DMACC as a returning student.  I love the program and have learned a lot about photography and myself.  One of the reasons I chose to come back to DMACC is that it offers a great sample of Iowa personalities. You willRead More

Can you read this article in less than a minute? If not then you should add speed reading to your schedule for next semester. Speed reading, taught by Margaret Ranch and Susan Wickham, can earn you three college-transfer elective credits. It can increase your reading rate, deepen your comprehension level,Read More

With Halo 4 the Master Chief is back again to save the human race, this time from a brand new enemy race called Prometheans. Halo 4 is the first halo game not made by Bungi Studios. With the release of Halo: Reach Bungie sold the right opening up the HaloRead More

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

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

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