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A world of potential at DMACC Portfolio Day 2013

A world of potential at DMACC Portfolio Day 2013

April 5, 2013 at 11:44 am 0 comments

For graduating DMACC graphic design students, Thursday, April 18 could bring the big payoff they’ve been working towards for the last two years. “I’ve seen students walk away from Portfolio Day with a job,” Michael Blair, professor of Graphic Design and coordinator for the DMACC Portfolio Day 2013, said. TheRead More

Secret admirers connect on new Facebook page

Secret admirers connect on new Facebook page

April 5, 2013 at 11:13 am 0 comments

A mysterious DMACC Facebook page appeared Tuesday, March 26, 2013; letting any DMACC student secretly profess their love for another DMACC student. At time of print, over 400 secret professions have been posted on the site and over 1,000 Facebook users “Like” the page. The creator of the page hasRead More

DMACC to update network speeds, software

April 5, 2013 at 10:21 am 0 comments

By Brandon Greubel Network Speed For some students, the network speed at DMACC can be a real problem. College activities require faster network speeds, and lag can be difficult and frustrating. DMACC Tech support has started working on this issue. First, they will cut down the Wi-Fi to the twoRead More

DMACC does its part to fight rising AIDS and STD stats

DMACC does its part to fight rising AIDS and STD stats

April 5, 2013 at 10:21 am 0 comments

By Alex Payne STDs and AIDs are on the rise; DMACC is helping students from contracting these deadly diseases. One of the most prominent ways DMACC is helping students stay protected is by offering condoms. Condoms are provided free of charge for all DMACC students in Campus Health Specialist SandyRead More

Opinion: Liar, liar, grass on fire

April 5, 2013 at 10:19 am 0 comments

Last year, I had an opportunity to drive across the entire country. It was a wonderful trip. It was also eye-opening in a scary way. I was in Oklahoma. The grass is usually a cool hue of sea foam, the dirt iron red underneath. Last year, everything was dry, dead,Read More

Opinion: Global warming is a farce

Opinion: Global warming is a farce

April 3, 2013 at 11:26 am 0 comments

By Jesse Garwick Global warming is a hot topic in current events. I find that most people who just accept it as fact haven’t looked at the “Big Picture.” Two questions must be answered, “Is global warming really happening?” and “If it is, are humans responsible?” Global warming is global,Read More

Language professor starts writing her 'third act'

Language professor starts writing her ‘third act’

April 3, 2013 at 11:17 am 0 comments

By Drew Brown DMACC will say goodbye to a talented English Professor this year. Professor Bonne Doran started teaching here at DMACC in 1994. Over the years she has taught many different classes. Doran has taught all composition courses such as Composition 1 and 2, developmental writing, and college prep.Read More

Criminal justice gets bounty hunting experience

April 3, 2013 at 11:10 am 0 comments

Staff Writer Jarrett Quick For students in DMACC’s Criminal Justice Program, the Criminal Justice Club offers many opportunities to get hands on experience in the field. As a part of the club, members have the opportunity to run or take part in events ranging from touring the old Polk CountyRead More