Author: Messenger Staff
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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.
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Financial Aid Opportunities Await With Workshops, Advisors
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, JCCC is hosting a free workshop to teach you about investing and creating a budget. Understanding your own finances is crucial to taking control of your money. Come to the CoLab from 2-3 p.m. to learn about credit, investments, and more.
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Cavs and KC Sports: Baseball Starts, Basketball’s History, and Royals Head to Arizona
Cavaliers Baseball will play two doubleheaders this week against the Metropolitan Community College Wolves, two at JCCC on Feb. 13 and two at MCCC on Feb 15.
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How to College: “Galentine’s” Day, Mental Health Help, Fashion Trends, And Music To Hurry Up Spring
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here is a list of local “Galentines”-inspired events happening this week so that everyone can enjoy this holiday, no matter if you’re single, in a situationship, dating someone, or just celebrating with friends or family.
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The Messenger Route: Drop And Graduation Deadlines, The Hamburger Dress, Presidential Candidates, Study In Mexico
Students can now take a look at some of the most iconic Katy Perry dresses right here on the JCCC Campus. The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is having a special exhibit from Feb. 7-Aug 3 where students can get to see, among others, Katy Perry’s iconic Burger Dress from the 2019 Met Gala.
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JCCC Baseball Tops Preseason Rankings
By Hannah Sheer Preseason rankings were recently posted by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and JCCC Baseball is ranked 5th in the Division 1 level, and received the one seed in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC). While these rankings are not surprising considering their impressive 2023-24 season including a 53-13 record,…
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Cavs Women’s and Men’s Basketball Face Crosstown Rivals Feb. 8
By Joseph Mccray Strap in for another classic as The Lady Cavaliers take on the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Blue Devils in what is bound to be a sight to behold. The contest will be held on campus February 8th, 2:00 P.M CST. With an 83-0 win streak, the Cavs look to extend…
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The Messenger Editorial Staff
Baptiste Raffin, Editor in Chief Baptiste is a French international student studying to become a TV host. He joined The Messenger to get his foot in the journalism world and gain valuable experience. A fun fact about Baptiste is that he already has a French Master’s degree in Public and Media Information and Communication. He…
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Meet the All-New Staff of JCCC’s The Messenger
Take a moment to meet the students who have revived Student Media at Johnson County Community College. ]