Entertainment

Simon Estes performs Friday; biggest jazz ensemble yet performs Monday

December 7, 2017 at 9:24 am 0 comments

To finish off “dead” week before finals, the Ankeny Campus Concert Choir and the Ankeny Campus Chamber Ensemble will perform with Simon Estes on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Building 6 Auditorium on the Ankeny Campus. Along with Estes and the two groups, will be a numberRead More

The Campus Chronicle staff share their holiday stories

December 6, 2017 at 11:27 am 0 comments

Taylor Burns: Santa’s red bag of gifts I take family traditions very seriously and when they don’t happen, I really feel like something is missing. Like I’m supposed to be doing something else. A tradition that comes to mind is on Christmas Eve when my family visited  grandma’s house. WhenRead More

A call to legalize gambling and sports betting in the US

A call to legalize gambling and sports betting in the US

December 6, 2017 at 11:24 am 0 comments

Most people know Las Vegas, the oasis in the middle of Nevada desert for gambling. Although there are casinos all over the US, you can’t gamble on sporting events like you can in Las Vegas. This is a call to end Las Vegas’ monopoly on the gambling and sports bettingRead More

Blade Runner 2049 review

Blade Runner 2049 review

November 1, 2017 at 9:11 am 0 comments

By Cameron Karn “Blade Runner” has been a staple in the sci-fi genre since its release in 1982. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, it had a mixed reception earning high review scores but flopping in the box office. The estimated budget for the film is approximately $28MRead More

Director Karl Lindberg runs lines with five of the actors
photo by: Bailey Perkins

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown brings music to DMACC theatre

October 30, 2017 at 1:03 pm 0 comments

On Oct. 13, six DMACC actors put on the first performance of the Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in the Black Box theatre in Building Five. This followed months of preparation from director Carl Lindberg, plus student cast and crew. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is aRead More

Do you want a balloon?

Do you want a balloon?

September 20, 2017 at 10:55 am 0 comments

After seeing this film, my answer is a sharp NO. Based off the best-selling book by Stephen King, “It” creates a whole new meaning of fear. Originally published in 1986, this creature began its influence on horror culture. Turned into a mini-series in 1990, “It,” also known as Pennywise theRead More

Ghost in the Shell

April 19, 2017 at 10:34 am 0 comments

Having not watched either the 1995 anime or read the manga, I didn’t know what to expect from a film adaptation of the popular “Ghost in the Shell franchise. “In saying this, I recognize the unequivocal attachment that fans have for it, and will try to consider this during myRead More

Des Moines Area Food Trucks

Des Moines Area Food Trucks

April 19, 2017 at 10:31 am 0 comments

Food trucks have been trendy lately especially in Des Moines. They have been popping up in the area and there are now more than 20 in Des Moines. Des Moines recently approved a new pilot program that requires vendors to license their truck with the city. This program has fourRead More