Author: Aubrey May
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An Enchanted Evening of Giving: How JCCC Turns Celebrations Into Scholarships
With a ballroom full of laughter, music, and fine dining, the JCCC Foundation’s Some Enchanted Evening Gala may look just like any other celebration. But behind the glitz and glamor, this event is responsible for raising over $1.5 million in scholarships for JCCC students.
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The Messenger Reviews: The Life Of A Showgirl
Taylor Swift released her twelfth album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, on Oct. 3, and as Swifties that respect themselves, The Messenger’s editor in chief and co-managing editor, could not pass the opportunity to give you their thoughts on the album.
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Rings, Reactions, and Retail: The Swift-Kelce Engagement Effect
If you live in Kansas City, there is no way you haven’t heard about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement. The couple shared the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday, August 26, at noon. The caption of the post read “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
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Welcoming JCCC’s New College President: Dr. Tony Miksa
Last spring, the JCCC Board of Trustees elected a new college president, Dr. Tony Miksa. This summer, Miksa began his experience as president, and he’s excited for this upcoming era in his life.
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From Panic to Progress: My First Year in College
To all the new students starting your first semester at JCCC, I have been in your shoes. Starting college can be one of the most daunting and overwhelming adventures in one’s life. It is hard to go from feeling like an empowered senior in high school to suddenly feeling like you have to figure out…
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Mariya Hrechynska Adjusts To Life In America After Leaving Ukraine At Sixteen
It’s easy to walk around the halls of JCCC and feel we’re stuck in our own American bubble. At times, it may feel like we are all the same and come from similar backgrounds, but each and every student here has a different story to tell. Mariya Hrechynska, a second-year student from Ukraine often reflects…