PHOTOS: 2014 Fashion Show
Students showcased their work at the college’s annual fashion show in the Polsky Theatre on Feb. 28. A portion of the proceeds helped benefit fashion merchandising and design scholarships offered through the college. For a behind-the-scenes look at the days and weeks leading up to the event, check out this article: http://blogs.jccc.edu/campusledger/2014/02/27/runway-ready/ Photos by Mike Abell,
SPORTS COLUMN: Held to a higher standard
Comparing NBA players to NFL players By James Howey The NFL is obviously the most popular sport in America by far. The Super Bowl was the most watched television program ever and was a complete blowout and the gambling/ fantasy football aspects of the sport continue to grow every year. One way this has been
SOFTBALL: Cavs look to continue tradition of success
By James Howey The softball team begins a season with only four returning players from last year. Even with the lack of experience, the bar is still set high. “What we expect out of our program every year and definitely something we are expecting this year is to get to the national tournament,” Head coach
BASEBALL: Cavs move forward with great expectations
By James Howey The baseball team has started the season with an 8-2 record and look to continue that success with the squad heading into conference play with big expectations for the season. “We have the bar set high like we have each and every year,” Baseball coach Kent Shelley said. “We expect to compete
Sports Calendar
Baseball 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Allen Community College 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1 v. Allen Community College 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 v. Rockhurst University Overland Park 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at Fort Scott Community College 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8 v. Fort Scott Community College 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 v.
Sports Briefs
Men’s Basketball Men’s basketball has rebounded strong late in the season. The squad is 3-1 in the last four games, including a dominating win over Hesston College 80-62 with Pat Jones scoring 33 points in the game which led the team to a win. Jones also scored 24 points in the team’s narrow road win
College to cut tennis and golf programs for 2014-2015
By James Howey Sports can sometimes seem untouchable, often serving as a getaway from the problems students may face in everyday life. The recent news about the cutting of the college’s golf and tennis programs for the 2014-15 academic year was another harsh reminder that sports, just like any other program at the college, can
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing in reference to an article published in the February 13 volume, “Addressing the elephant in the college”. First, the story subtitle implied tension between administration and adjunct faculty. I would never have characterized that there was “hostile interplay” precisely between these two groups. Let me share why. •A survey was
COLUMN: Mid-semester musing
Make the most of the last weeks By Stephen Cook Here we are, almost in March; the weeks have simply flown by. It’s amazing for me to think that we only have four issues left this semester. These four issues will also be my last as editor-in-chief. As we approach the halfway mark of the
COLUMN: Man’s moral responsibility
Action, not outrage will protect animals from abuse By David Hurtado If you spent a day with me, I feel like I could convince you humans are the same now as they were 2000 years ago. On Feb. 19 a Kansas man fed an 8-month-old puppy bleach and metal shavings, causing it to suffer severe
Meet the ECAV DJ: Maureen Chung
Major/Area of study: Graphic design Position: Disc jockey Show: “The Motion”, weekdays at 6 p.m. Can you describe your ECAV show? My show focuses around positive alternative, so you get the indie side of worship music you don’t normally hear on your local humdrum radio. I’m going to start recording interviews with people talking about
InFocus: Audio Artistry — Darrik Getz
Students showcase their musical projects By Jessica Skaggs Student Darrik Getz is a local recording artist who claims to be “different” than other artists in the Kansas City area. “My music is very heavily influenced by 80s and 90s R&B and pop,” he said. “It’s very different than most local artists. There’s not really anybody
InFocus: Audio Artistry — Lowkeezy
Students showcase their musical projects By Jessica Skaggs Phil ‘Lowkeezy’ Jones, student, is a DJ for ECAV Radio, as well as a local underground hip-hop artist who has performed in several places throughout the United States, including Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. “Music in general has always been in me and it’s just something
InFocus: Audio Artistry — Vela
Students showcase their musical projects By Jessica Skaggs Local musicians Jonas Birkel (guitar and vocals) and Sean Cedillo (drums) perform in their band called, Vela, which the two started in 2010 while in high school. Prior to being in their own band, they played together in their high school jazz band. “I really liked how
InFocus: Audio Artistry — The Monarchs
Students showcase their musical projects By Jessica Skaggs The Monarchs is a local band that got their start about two and a half years ago performing one show a week at various locations around town. Now, with two albums released and a third one on the way, they perform every six weeks at places including
Runway Ready
Students prepare for annual fashion show at the college By Christina Lieffring When the models sashay down the runway at the JCCC Fashion Show, it will be the culmination of the Fashion Merchandising and Design (FMD) faculty and students’ efforts for over six months. All FMD students must participate in at least one fashion show
Professor Profiles
By Mike Abell Every instructor creates a unique learning environment that correlates with their personality, with each instructor having taken a different road to get where they are today. It isn’t uncommon for students at the college to form friendships with their instructors by the end of the semester. Sheryl Hadley, William Stockton and Daniel
A shift in sales
A look at the place of malls and shopping in society By Stephen Cook In an age where digital technology is prevalent, the world of retail is also constantly changing. Shopping culture first saw enclosed malls become popular decades ago, then free-standing department stores and open, “lifestyle centers” such as The Legends and Town Center
Features Calendar
JCCC FASHION SHOW Noon and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in the Polsky Theater Have a love for fashion? The fashion merchandising and design program are hosting their annual runway fashion show featuring creations of students and models depicting trends from past decades. Cost: $5 for students, $8 for the public and $10 at the
Tweet your troubles away
@JCCCProbs: acknowledging the college’s oddities since 2012 By Valerie Velikaya What began as a joke between two female sophomores has escalated into a popular venue for students to vent their frustrations about the college while providing the resources to create a better learning environment on campus. The Twitter account @JCCCProbs was established in September 2012,