Archive for November, 2012

International Year seminar provides closer look at the U.K. By Ryan C. Meier

November 7, 2012 at 2:44 pm 0 comments

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

Emperor Lucas yeilds to Disney, becomes $4 Billion richer By Joseph Provenzand

November 7, 2012 at 12:02 pm 0 comments

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Those words are the opening lines to a movie that would define a generation as well as serve as the launch point for five more movies, a few cartoons, several video games, and a new religion (Jedi is recognized inRead More

Social Media is spoiling my favorite television shows By Heidi Walters

November 7, 2012 at 11:54 am 0 comments

Normally, when social media and TV come together it ends up working well. They’re just two things that seem to go well together. But when that combination goes wrong, it can ruin one of your favorite TV shows. In today’s world, people check Facebook and Twitter like they would checkRead More

Step into voting booth and ask, “What would Snooki do?” By Nevin Cornwell

November 7, 2012 at 11:40 am 0 comments

I have asked a lot of people this election season if they are going to vote and I was surprised and pleased to hear so many firm no’s. Responses like “I’m too busy,” “I’m just so lazy,” and my personal favorite, “I’m just so fed up with the system.” DangRead More

Inside look of world wide muslim holiday by Yoliana Alrobei

November 7, 2012 at 11:05 am 0 comments

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