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

Ah, Iowa winter. After several mild years, it has emerged from hibernation, not with the same vengeance we have known in the past, but still enough to keep us tucked inside and off the roads. I do not think many Iowa natives would deny the fun of sledding down hugeRead More

By Stanley Fredericksen, Guest Writer Dear DMACC Student, Did you know that non-traditional students (over the age of 25) are slowly becoming the new majority of college students as opposed to those fresh out of high school? Are you a late bloomer? A returning student? Do you want to shareRead More

Over time, states have slowly begun decriminalizing, and even legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. What once was met with scare tactics and propaganda (e.g., “Reefer Madness,” 1936) has increasingly been perceived as a drug comparable to alcohol. The National Institute on Drug Abuse suggests that marijuana is the mostRead More

There are many things to consider when choosing which college to attend. When it came time for me to make this choice, I had no clue where I wanted to go. All my friends were either going to a four-year university on scholarships, or they were going straight into theRead More

On Jan. 22, the Supreme Court announced its decision to allow President Trump’s policy banning transgender people from serving in the military to be upheld until more cases concerning the subject have been heard by lower courts. Under the Obama administration a policy was passed stating that transgender individuals couldRead More

Over the past several years, I have developed a belief in practicing balance on a daily basis. I am both indecisive and a people pleaser, so, if I could avoid picking sides in any circumstance, I would. I have tried and succeeded in gaining distance from both of those habits,Read More

Citizenship is to be valued and honored. American citizenship allows you the right to live and work in the country, and, most importantly, to participate in political life. As a citizen of the United States you are required to abide by laws set forth by the government and pay taxesRead More