Archive for November, 2014

Sister Helen Prejean spoke at the FFA Building on the Ankeny Campus Thursday, Nov. 6. Photo courtesy Dan Ivis.

Best-selling author of “Dead Man Walking” speaks to full house

November 21, 2014 at 9:21 am 0 comments

For years there has been a battle raging behind the scenes of the death penalty.  Both sides of the argument are passionate about their beliefs, but which side is standing on the right side of the fence? Sister Helen Prejean, author of the award winning novel and movie, “Dead ManRead More

Everybody deserves a second chance

Everybody deserves a second chance

November 21, 2014 at 9:18 am 0 comments

If you randomly ask anyone if they believe in second chances, the answer would most likely be “yes.” Our society believes in a new day and a fresh start. This ties in nicely with the popular saying that “everybody deserves a second chance.” Yet, the National Sex Offender Public RegistryRead More

Media freakout not helping with Ebola

November 21, 2014 at 9:17 am 0 comments

I’m sure most of you have turned on the news or have at least heard about the Ebola scare in the United States. CNN and other news stations have dedicated entire news broadcasts to Ebola reaching the United States. Panic and paranoia have spread like wildfire; thousands of people haveRead More

When you have kids, it’s all about the crazy gene

When you have kids, it’s all about the crazy gene

November 21, 2014 at 9:16 am 0 comments

These days I often try to recall my childhood, attempting to pinpoint exactly where the traits my sons exhibit come from. In particularly I search for the roots of the crazy gene. Now, many of my peers may not have hit this point in their lives yet—meaning settled down withRead More

The Bistro offers culinary options in the heart of campus

The Bistro offers culinary options in the heart of campus

November 21, 2014 at 9:14 am 0 comments

If you are looking for a gourmet place to eat, you don’t have to look far. The Bistro of DMACC in Building 7 offers an array of cuisines from DMACC’s culinary arts students. The DMACC Bistro is a full restaurant experience for aspiring chefs. According to DMACC Culinary Arts InstructorRead More

An Ankeny police vehicle responds to a call at Campus Town, Monday, Nov. 3.

Ankeny police provide information about calls to student apartments

November 7, 2014 at 9:30 am 0 comments

The most common police response to student housing is “disturbing peace and quiet,” according to information from Ankeny police. Campus Town, Campus View and Prairie Pointe are all considered student housing. All three apartments are relatively new. Campus View opened in 2012, while Campus Town and Prairie Pointe opened inRead More

Money rules our ears: all business, bad music

Money rules our ears: all business, bad music

November 7, 2014 at 9:27 am 0 comments

If you’ve been out on the town anytime in the last couple years and have happened to see a talented local band or artist─ maybe you have a favorite you follow─ and wondered why you’ve never heard them on the radio? Their songwriting is strong, they put on a greatRead More

Whoever said life’s journey is an easy one…

Whoever said life’s journey is an easy one…

November 7, 2014 at 9:26 am 0 comments

You probably don’t need me reminding you that life’s journey is not an easy one. But I can assure you, that is, if my assurance counts, it could be an easy one, only if you possess one thing called “Faith.” Looks simple, appears simple, at least, on the surface thatRead More