News
Video Games Keeping Students Sharp
Video games used to be a way to pass the time and have fun with your friends, but that seems to be a thing of the past. Research has shown that students tend to score higher on tests if […]
Month: March 2021
Opinion
Abolishing the Pink Tax and Tampon Tax
Everyone should stay sanitary and maintain their body hygiene, so why must women pay more on basic hygienic items like soap and tampons? The “pink tax” is not an actual tax, but an upcharge of prices on items […]
News
Ivy Roots Performs at DMACC
Singer/Songwriter Ivy Roots performed her original songs and covers in concert to the DMACC community in celebration of International Women’s Day during a live event on March 8. The hour-long event was sponsored by the […]
News
$1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Bill is Passed
The House passed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill last week aimed to boost the economy and allow the country to begin moving on from the pandemic. The bill is referred to as the American Rescue Plan, and […]
Opinion
The Pandemic is Hurting the Arts
We love sitting back in our seats and marveling as we watch professionals perform at the top of their game. While this could be a description of both the performing arts and sports, only one was […]
Opinion
Wildlife Conservation Decreasing Year After Year
Wildlife conservation is a serious matter as humans are the main reason for the devastation of wildlife and their habitats. According to the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report 2020, the population size of wildlife, both on land and in the sea, […]
Opinion
Big Ten’s Elite Tournament Preview
Tournament basketball is finally back, and the sports world is buzzing. After being stripped of March Madness last year, it is about time to start filling out those brackets again. The Big Ten tournament is one of […]
Opinion
Free healthcare in the United States can’t wait
In a time where people in the United States have to undergo unnecessary suffering from health issues and autoimmune diseases because they can’t afford treatment, healthcare is a vital American right. In 2019, 28.9 million nonelderly individuals were uninsured, […]
News
COVID-19 Changes College Learning
COVID-19 has affected the way we live and interact with one another, from wearing masks everywhere, to changing work environments from in-person to Zoom calls. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center teams up with the education system to […]
News
DMACC Hosts Black History Month Poetry Event
Members of DMACC and the greater Des Moines area performed their own poetry to the DMACC community in celebration of Black History Month during a live event on Feb. 24. The hour-long event was hosted by the DMACC Office of Community […]