Author: Messenger Staff
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How To College: How To Get Yourself Studying Reddit-Style, Premier Theatre Experience At JCCC, & How To Go From Intern To Brand Manager
As a student, I go through the procrastination phases just like all of you. But I finally get tired of the brain fog and want to “lock in.” And no, I’m not talking about a gym routine (even though they may also help). I’m talking about the good ol’ reddit ‘r/GetStudying’ page.
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The Messenger Route: PTK Food Drive, What To Expect At JCCC During Spring Break, JCCC Mental Health Resources, & JCCC Welding Program
The honor society, Phi Theta Kappa is holding a food drive for the Student Basic Needs Center through the month of March. Organizers will collect non-perishable foods, like baby formula, rice, and canned goods, as well as essentials such as soap, toothpaste, diapers, and laundry detergent in the Honors Lounge (GEB 140).
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Cav Sports: JCCC Baseball’s Impressive Start & Chiefs Off-Season Moves
Cavaliers baseball is as hot as a Kansas summer, with a record of 18-2 and a 12-game win streak before losing their second game against Iowa Western Community College on Friday, then taking two-of-two on Saturday. Before the face-off against IWCC, the Cavaliers were ranked No. 4 in NJCAA Division 1.
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The Messenger Route: Student Sustainability Idea Contest & Emergency Medical Science And Dental Hygiene Future-Proofing Work
The Student Sustainability Committee (SCC) is accepting proposals for the Student Sustainability Idea Contest until April 30.
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Cav Sports: JCCC Basketball On The Verge Of Making History
Have a women’s and men’s collegiate basketball program ever finished a single regular season without either of them losing a game? If so, we cannot find it, though one came close last year. That is exactly what is at stake on Wednesday for the JCCC basketball programs, currently a combined 5
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JCCC’s Advanced Video Production Class Talks AI In Music
JCCC’s Advanced Video Production class asked students their thoughts on AI in music. They then followed by a discussion with professor Danny Alexander and a fun “Which Song Is AI” game.
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On The Ataraxia Of Dead Horses, Or The Event Of Appropriation
I attended the A.I. event, sat quietly through the four presentations, the latter three of which moved me profoundly, especially the presentation on the psychological and emotional havoc that A.I. wrecks on children.
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How To College: Benefits Of The Associate’s Degree, Tips For Nutritious Meals On A Budget, & $10 Teeth Cleanings At JCCC
JCCC’s student body is a diverse group of people with varying goals. Some of us are here to explore new interests, and others already know exactly what they want to study.
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The Messenger Route: Navigating JCCC’s Veteran Online Resources, JCCC’s Future-Proofing Work, History Of Billington Library, & Guide To The Fashion Merchandising & Design Program At JCCC
Veterans transitioning from military service to campus life can find the move challenging.
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Cav Sports: JCCC Basketball Still Undefeated & Hot Start For JCCC Baseball
It was a good week for Cavs basketball, as both the men’s and women’s teams were victorious to stay undefeated.
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How To College: A Sweet Treat For Valentine’s Eve, Get A College Life In The County, Spring 2026 Wellness Series Drop-In Classes, MTC’s Winterlude Festival, & Plan Your Future With The Career Development Center
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the JCCC Student Lounge will be hosting another fun, and interactive event. Students can attend the Cotton Candy and Chorus event on Feb. 13 from 12 -2 p.m. in GEB 154, the Student Lounge.
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The Messenger Route: Graduation Application Deadline, House Bill 2428, JCCC’s Trade Offerings, Protesting JCCC’s Controversial AI Art Exhibit, & JCCC’s Academic Calendar
Many students in their last semester at Johnson County Community College are guilty of checking out mentally, with one foot out the door of the student commons and into the real world. However I urge you, before you check out completely, to make sure you’re actually able to get what you came here for: your…
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Cav Sports: JCCC VS. KCK Community College Basketball Week
Johnson County Community College’s women’s basketball will make a quick stop in KCK to face their rival, Kansas City Kansas Community College in a regular-season matchup on Wednesday, Feb. 11. This game is a must-win for the Cavaliers to keep their undefeated record and number 1 ranking.
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Why JCCC Needs More Than Online Chess
For Matt Garcia, a University of Houston student, the game of chess isn’t played in silence behind a screen—it’s a physical gathering. Twice a week, he joins his peers for six hours of face-to-face play, motivated by the “irreplaceable value of physical community.” That intentional, structured connection is not a relic of a bygone era;…
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JCCC Archives Preserve College History
Tucked away at the end of a hallway on the third floor, just above the library, are the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Archives. What started as conventional record keeping when the college campus opened would become an official function of the college as a part of the library in the 1980s, and has continued…
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Why Don’t Students Attend JCCC Sports?
The Johnson County Community College sports programs are among some of the best in the nation across multiple sports, respective to their divisions. With the Women’s basketball team fresh off a JUCO D2 National Championship and other main sports currently highly ranked, such as Soccer and Volleyball, JCCC sports should be in high attendance on…
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How To College: Making Friends In College & Spooky Season, Events And Hotspots In KC
The transition from high school to college can be rough. For me, one of the hardest things was leaving friends for unfamiliar faces and no one to hang out with. Don’t worry, because this doesn’t mean that you will always be alone. In fact, many other students are eager to make new friends, according to…
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A Look Back In Pictures At The 2025 Japan Festival
The 2025 Japan Festival took place on Saturday, Oct. 4 at JCCC.
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Cav Sports: Final Stretches Of The Regular Season JCCC Volleyball & Soccer
There are only four games left for the Johnson County Community College women’s volleyball team over the next three weeks, but maybe you can’t attend all of them. Which game(s) should you attend? Are any of the last four games important for our Lady Cavaliers? Let’s look at a couple of things.
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How To College: KC’s Street Food Festival, Halloween At The Renfair & JCCC’s Hidden Gems
Do you love food and need plans for next weekend? The Power and Light District will host the perfect event for you. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Street Food Festival will make its latest stop in Kansas City, Missouri. With cheap prices on most items, this event is great for all ages and budgets.
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The Messenger Route: Kansas’ Possible New District Map & JCCC’s Study Abroad Program
(Photo by: Sh1pp02, 2022 Kansas United States House of Representatives election by Congressional District, Attribution 4.0 International) Will Kansas Get A New District Map? Whether the 2026 midterms will be your first chance to vote or you’re a veteran at the polls, there might be something new awaiting you next year. Republicans in Kansas are…
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Cavs Sports: Big Games Ahead For JCCC Soccer & Big Win For Women’s Volleyball
The Johnson County Community College men’s soccer team is preparing for two important matchups this week. The Cavaliers will host Central Community College-Columbus on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a home game against Neosho County Community College on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m. Both contests will take place in Overland Park…
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Turning the Page On Censorship
“A book is a loaded gun.” These are the words of Ray Bradbury, straight from his most famous novel, “Fahrenheit 451,” a dystopian tale about a world where books are outlawed and burnt by “firemen.”
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How To College: Deals On Dental Treatment And Car Maintenance, Sober Fest & Board Of Trustees Election
I wish I would’ve known this before spending $360 on getting my teeth cleaned: Johnson County Community College provides dental care for students, faculty, and the community. For just $10— cash, check, or debit— you can get preventative teeth cleaning treatment.
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The Messenger Route: JCCC’s Career Month, How To Chose A College Major & JCCC’s Student Basic Needs Center
Need help figuring out how to start your job search with your best foot forward? Career Month is Oct. 6 to Nov. 5, featuring many Career Development Events that will help you with just that, readying you to show off your best self. There is plenty to choose from during the month:
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Cavs Sports: Soccer & Volleyball Teams Have Their Eyes On October
The Johnson County Community College women’s soccer team is unstoppable. With a perfect record, they are on pace to beat their previous all-time win/loss record of 17-2. This week, the Cavilers beat Southeast Community College and Kansas City Kansas Community College in two very different matches.
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How To College: The Moors, Navigate Campus & Lunch Options
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…
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The Messenger Route: Board Of Trustee Election, JCCC Awarded STAR Gold Award, JCCC’s Hospitality and Culinary Academy & Plan For A New Parking Structure
Four At-Large Seats Up For Grabs In 2025 JCCC Board Of Trustee Election It is election season and JCCC is no stranger to that. This year, eight candidates are seeking four of the JCCC Board of Trustee’s positions up for election. Earlier this month in JCCC’s Polsky Theater in the Midwest Trust Center, the candidates…
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Cavs Sports: Women’s Soccer Stays Undefeated, Men’s Bounce Back
The No. 2-ranked Johnson County women’s soccer team secured three victories this past week, adding 11 goals and 3 clean sheets to its perfect 9-0 record.
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To Drop, or Not to Drop–That Is the Question
Dropping a class can be an intimidating prospect, and with being “Last day to drop with no refund and no ‘W’ on transcript,” for many classes, some students might be unsure of where to begin. First, consider whether you are receiving any form of financial aid. According to JCCC’s page on dropping credit classes, “If…
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How To College: Discount Streaming Services, Dealing With Burnout, Adapting To College & Fun In Johnson County
Student Screening Sales I don’t know about you, but after a long day of classes, all I want is to grab a snack, curl up on my couch, and binge my latest TV show obsession. But with so many great shows and movies to watch, the cost of multiple streaming subscriptions quickly adds up. Luckily,…
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The Messenger Route: JCCC’s Campus Is Full Of Resources
The Education Data Initiative reports that in 2025, “the average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses.” With big numbers like this looming over students’ heads, the freedom college is meant to provide can quickly turn into a prison of struggle and…
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Cavs Sports: JCCC’s Sports Teams Shine
Since the season began in August, the JCCC Women’s Volleyball team has delivered an impressive performance, winning 10 of 13 games so far, with 16 left on the schedule.
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How to College: Spring Break From At-Home To Far Away & Finding Great Music In KC
With Spring Break right around the corner, many people are going to have some last minute travel vacations in mind. Whether you stay or go, we have ideas for a good time.
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Cavs & KC Sports: Kansas City Becomes Tournament Town
Right across from the T-Mobile Center, the Kansas City Power & Light District will host the Miller Lite Fan Fest, offering free entry to an all-day basketball celebration experience. Fans can enjoy live entertainment, daily spirit rallies, giveaways and prizes, interactive games, and, most importantly, live streaming of the tournament on the big screen.
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Meet Your Co-Host
The long awaited day is finally here. Harper is finally joined with her new co-host, Mckenzie. Get to meet the new host and what they have to offer to the podcast.
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The Messenger Route: Industrial Technology Career Fair, Mental Health Serves & Pre-Spring Break Bingo
Industrial Technology Career Fair Set for Tuesday Are you an Industrial Technology student looking for job opportunities or insight into your desired career? There will be a career fair on Tuesday, March 11 from 3 – 5 p.m. for all industrial technology students, hosted by the Career Development Center, when local businesses gather at the…
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Ways to Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, Starting This Weekend
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Overland Park will be this Saturday, March 8. Starting at 10 a.m. at 79 St. & Floyd, making its way to the roundabout on Santa Fe Drive.
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Cavs & KC Sports: Major College Winning Streaks & Does Travis Kelce Still Have It?
The Cavs have an ongoing 60-home game winning streak. The last time the Cavs lost at home was March 22, 2022 to Morton College.
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Cavs Women’s Basketball Complete Second Consecutive Undefeated Regular Season
“This is a great place to work and a great place to live, and most importantly, it’s been a great place to raise my kids,” Conrad said. “JCCC has been very loyal to me over the years, and I think I’m smart enough to know the grass is not always greener elsewhere.”
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2025 Black Owned Businesses Expo Biggest One Yet
“My advice for young black entrepreneurs would be to not allow ‘black’, not allow that term or that word to identify you. Know who you are by your roots, but understand that we all bleed blood. We all bleed the same blood.”
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Becoming A Member of the Nerman
When you become a member of the Nerman Museum, you’re doing more than just gaining access to exciting exhibitions and programs. Your membership helps sustain the museum’s mission of promoting contemporary art and supporting arts education.
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A Night at the First Impressions Etiquette Dinner
Throughout the course of your life, you may have occasion to be interviewed over dinner. You may already know the ins and outs of interview best practices, but the meal adds a whole new dimension to what’s expected of you.
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The Messenger Route: Studying Abroad, A Night Nontraditional Students & Homeschool Student Day
Catch up on the latest educational support for a multitude of JCCC students.
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JCCC to Close the Office of Inclusion and Belonging
JCCC Interim President Judy Korb explained that “failure to comply could risk federal financial aid funding for our students, and that is not an option.”
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Kanbe’s Markets, and JCCC Sustainability, To Discuss Food Deserts
Simply put, Americans waste tons of food. Kanbe’s Markets wants to ameliorate this discrepancy by saving and reusing certain types of food wastes. It’s a bit like recycling plastic or paper on and off campus.
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JCCC performs The Lieutenant of Inishmore: Here’s How it Went
The play is full of dark humor, exploring themes of violence, loyalty, and absurdity. … Ultimately, it highlights the absurdity of both political extremism and human behavior, all while maintaining a dark, comedic tone.
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How to College: The Confidence Edition
Inspiration to Fake It Till You Become It We’ve all experienced moments when we feel uncertain. This can happen in large crowds, social events, or when meeting new people. After reading this article, you’ll learn how to “fake it till you make it,” and even better, how to “fake it till you become it.” Below…
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JCCC to Hold Talk on Taylor Swift
Dr. Brian Donovan will give an insightful exploration of Taylor Swift’s cultural impact, and the phenomenon of fans developing deep emotional connections with celebrities.
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Presidential Finalist Candidates Answer Key Student Questions
Dr. Tony Miksa speaks at the Student Open Forum in CoLab, Wednesday, Feb. 19. Photo by Yan Luciano Arantes Dornelos Souza. By Baptiste Raffin JCCC held student forums with the three presidential finalists candidates on Feb. 17, 19 and 21. Each day, the finalists faced JCCC students and answered a series of pre-prepared questions. Below…
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Cavs & KC Sports: Volleyball Love, Sporting KC, How to Watch The Royals
The Cavaliers had an outstanding season with 30 wins and seven losses. They also had an amazing tournament run in search of their third national championship.
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The Messenger Route: Black Owned Business Expo, Writing Contest, Inishmore’s Writer & Learn 5 Languages
Attend the Black Owned Business Expo hosted by the Black Student Union (BSU), Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in CoLab OCB 100. At 12:30 p.m., Elaina Paige Thomas will come out as the event’s keynote speaker.
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The Messenger Main Mic: Snowed In Again!
Photo by Ian Buhrle. Welcome back everybody to another episode of Main Mic. In today’s episode, Harper and Zach get snowed in yet again and are forced to record online. Enjoy them trying to figure out what to talk about without trying to fall asleep. If you have any stories, please email [email protected]
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What It Takes to Be a Successful Student-Athlete
“[I’m]proud to have our student-athletes represent JCCC both on campus and in the community. Our student-athletes work extremely hard and put in a lot of extra time and energy to be successful.”
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How to College: English Conversation Hour, How to Watch White Lotus, And Thrift Like a Pro
English Conversation Hour Students at JCCC who want to engage in conversation in order to practice their English speaking skills can join in at the English Conversation Hour. These meetings happen every other Thursday, and students can stop by for free. Along with improving your English, you can meet other students and make new friends,…
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Students Prep for Annual Fashion Show
This year, the fashion show will take place in the school’s culinary building, which offers a unique setting for the event. In keeping with the building’s purpose, culinary students will be contributing to the atmosphere by providing food for the event, adding a flavorful touch to the experience.
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Cavs WBB Coach Ben Conrad Reaches 500 Wins
“These milestone wins have seemed to come late in the year, so most years, I’m so locked in on our stretch run, I don’t think I really feel anything,” Conrad said.
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Cavs & KC Sports: JCCC’s Own Fab Four, Mavs Hockey Faces Allen Americans
Four players, also known as the “Fab Four,” lead this team by averaging more than 10 points a game.
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Meet The Host of the Student Stories Podcast
Harper introduces the host of the new Student Stories section for The Messenger Mic’d Up. Get to know her, and what her podcast will be about. Join them through the difficulty of being snowed in with just a few computer problems.
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The Messenger Route: First Impressions Dinner, Birthday For Everyone, Veteran Peer Guidance, Dungeons & Dragons
The dinner is Monday, Feb. 24 in RC 101C & D from 6-7:30 p.m. The deadline for registration is Monday, Feb. 17.