Final Weekend To See The Moors

If dark comedy and classic gothic horror had a baby, you’d probably stare too. Come see the newest darling of the JCCC Theatre Department, “The Moors”, by award-winning playwright Jen Silverman.

Two spinster sisters and their maid, who may or may not have multiple personalities, live in boredom on the moors of Victorian England. But the arrival of a wide-eyed governess throws the home into disarray as she searches for a child she was supposedly hired to care for. But by whom? In this whacky, side-splitting tale of love and desperation, audiences are whisked away on a journey of secrets, schemes, and suspense– sprinkled with a touch of unexpected romance.

“The Moors” performs this coming weekend, Sept. 26-28 on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bodker Black Box Theatre in Midwest Trust Center. As an added bonus, JCCC Theatre shows are free to the public, so you can enjoy an evening of entertainment without breaking the bank. Seating is first come first served. Arriving twenty minutes prior to doors opening is recommended.

For more information about show dates and times, visit the JCCC Theatre page. And if you’re searching for ways to get involved in JCCC Theatre, follow their Instagram or email a faculty member.

– Avah Robinett

Navigate JCCC’s Campus

One of the hardest parts about attending a new college is figuring out how the campus is laid out. Johnson County Community College is a larger community college, however, the way the buildings are sectioned off makes understanding easy.

The campus is sectioned off by “basic education” buildings, “specific education” buildings, “trade skill” education buildings, athletic buildings, and campus purpose buildings. On the official JCCC campus map the “basic education” buildings are colored light green. These buildings contain many general education classes and some higher-level classes such as journalism, teaching, and history.

The next most important set of buildings for students to learn are the “specific education” buildings. These buildings are colored grey and are directly south and west of the “general education” buildings. These buildings contain careers like science, mathematics, and culinary.

For students interested in trade skills, most of their time will be spent in the trade skill education buildings. These are colored yellow on the map and contain all kinds of careers, such as HVAC, mechanic, plumbing, and electrical, to name a few.

Fourthly, the athletic buildings are colored blue and are self-explanatory. These are sports stadiums or gymnasiums for students.

Finally, the campus purpose buildings are also grey, however, these buildings are off to the west side of campus where most students won’t be. These buildings contain things such as warehouses, farms, and compost sheds.

Overall, the JCCC campus may seem daunting upon first glance; however, with a little explanation, the campus is easy to maneuver.

– Jacob Fries

Lunch Options At JCCC

What do you do when your stomach is growling but you forgot to pack a lunch and don’t have time to go home before your next class? Well, lucky for you, there are plenty of places to get food on and around campus, ready for those mid-day grumbles.

The food court, located in the COM building, is open Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and closed Sunday.

The food court includes:

• Hot bar: the menu changes every day, so make sure to look at the JCCC website on what those are.
• Boulevard Burgers & Chicken
• Firehouse Subs
• Pizza Hut
• Sushi with Gusto

The market, located in the Student Center on the first floor is open Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday

• Enjoy coffee, sodas, smoothies, breakfast, deli sandwiches and other snacks.

There are also many cafes located around campus. Encore! Espresso, Stacks Café and Café Tempo serve coffee, teas, snacks, and other tasty foods perfect for a pick me up.

Vending machines can also be found in many of the buildings for quick grabs.

Now, when it comes to paying for all your delicious grub, JCCC accepts cash, credit and debit cards. You can also use Dining Dollars by loading money onto your JCCC ID card or purchasing a CavCard and swiping it at vending machines, the food court, and cafés.

If none of that sounds appetizing, there are many fast food restaurants, located minutes away from campus, for quick grabs between classes.

• Freddy’s – 2 minutes, $10-$20 a person
• Jimmy John’s – 2 minutes, $10-$20 a person
• Taco Bell – 3 minutes, $1-$10 a person
• McDonald’s – 4 minutes, $1-$10 a person
• Hawaiian Bros – 4 minutes, $10-$20 a person
• Dairy Queen – 5 minutes, $1-$10 a person
• Chipotle – 5 minutes, $10-$20 a person
• Burger King – 6 minutes, $10-$20 a person

– Mya Roberts