In this podcast episode, Ben and Jayden FINALLY stray away from talking about sports and get into some real life conversations and experiences. First, they start with how they got to DMACC and what factors played into that and then go on about advising against gambling, vaping, and drunk drivingRead More

If you told me three years ago I would be in college with a 4-month-old daughter, I would think you were crazy. But that’s my life now. I always talk about being a mom in my classes, and I’m sure some people think it’s weird, but, in reality, I’m remindingRead More

Before Iowa State played in a stadium named after Jack Trice and before Des Moines activists forced Katz Drug Store to serve Black customers, African Americans in Iowa were already rewriting what seemed impossible in a state that rarely saw them as equals. Iowa is not usually the first placeRead More

Many college athletes struggle with their mental and physical health throughout their collegiate career, and they deserve and need better mental health support around them. A college athlete playing sports seems like an ultimate dream for most; they get a free education, exposure of their talent, and even a shotRead More

As part of National Crime Victims’ Week this April, DMACC Ankeny Professor Julie Roosa has shared with the Chronicle personal statements from her Criminal Justice students. These essays are inspired by the “This I Believe” project, which encourages people from all walks of life to share their core values andRead More

After quitting my job last September with the goal of focusing on school, I wanted to join a club to fully immerse myself in the college experience. After searching around some, I decided to join the fencing team, the DMACC Blades. Immediately upon joining the club, I noticed that noRead More

March Madness is now over and it all went by in One Shining Moment. There was excitement, disappointment, celebration, letdowns, and champions crowned. However, one thing there wasn’t much of was upsets.  On the men’s side, all four #1 seeds made it to the Final Four for the first timeRead More

I initially didn’t think this trip was for me. Spring break was arriving fast, and class deadlines had to be met. But as the time drew near, I got asked one last time if I was going before the prices went up. That night I reconsidered, so I looked overRead More