Archive for February, 2013

A Gift of Life

A Gift of Life

February 22, 2013 at 10:38 am 0 comments

This story is a first-person account by Drew Brown, who was Dyamond’s close friend.  Dyamond Ott, an 18-year-old DMACC student, was full of life. Dyamond loved to hang out with friends and family, but her passion was dancing. She would find happiness, even on the worst of days. She livedRead More

Native Pride

Native Pride

February 22, 2013 at 10:19 am 0 comments

An hour before the Native Pride Dancers performance starts, Larry Yazzie and Arlan Whitebreast sit backstage preparing themselves. Whitebreast begins to put on his traditional garb as Yazzie puts together his bustles, which is a colorful spread of feathers and beads. “(Dancing) was a calling for me,” Yazzie said. “Read More

A true gift: The life of Dyamond Ott By Drew Brown

February 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm 0 comments

    This story is a first-person account by Drew Brown, who was Dyamond’s close friend.   Dyamond Ott, an 18-year-old DMACC student, was full of life. Dyamond loved to hang out with friends and family, but her passion was dancing. She would find happiness, even on the worst ofRead More

Continuing education brings a song to DMACC By Jarrett Quick

February 13, 2013 at 1:42 pm 0 comments

Experienced musicians and vocalists here at DMACC are now able to stay musically active thanks to two jazz ensemble programs introduced earlier this year. Both the vocal and instrumental programs are for experienced musicians and serve as a means for local musicians to have a medium to play and practiceRead More

Student alternatives for buying, selling textbooks By Jesse Garwick

February 13, 2013 at 1:39 pm 0 comments

Nobody likes paying more than what they have to: especially for a short-term-use item like a textbook. Some students even say they never used their textbook in class, and it was just a waste of their money. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives to simply purchasing brand new textbooks atRead More

Student trips in May By Alex Payne

February 13, 2013 at 1:32 pm 0 comments

Students and staff are getting ready for trips across the country and even the world.   Currently, seven DMACC students have signed up for History Professor Dr. Lisa Ossian’s Essence of Europe trip May 13- May 29.  There is room for about 20 more people to attend, according to Ossian.Read More

Sink your teeth into the DMACC dental hygiene program By Brandon Greubel

February 13, 2013 at 1:26 pm 0 comments

How would you like to get your teeth cleaned for free or cheap?   The graduating students of the dental hygiene program at DMACC need students with dental problems to apply for a free teeth cleaning. Although there are a lot of requirements to meet, it can definitely be beneficialRead More

DMACC: An historical look at the college we call home By Alex Payne

February 13, 2013 at 1:20 pm 0 comments

An estimated 64 faculty and staff prepare to retire at the end of this semester. When they go they will take a part of DMACC history with them.   Follow our three part series taking a look back through DMACC’s history. DMACC was established as Area XI Community College inRead More