Author: Mike Kemper
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JCCC’s Student Senate Faces Unusual Start Of The Semester
Without the president, vice president and other executive board members in place, the Senate faced an unusual start to the fall semester. The Senate would not be able to conduct normal business, hold regularly scheduled meetings or run the four committees it oversaw.
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Fall 2026 Begins with Parking Delays
Students and faculty arriving for the day are finding parking more difficult because parking garages and spaces are already full. This has caused students to spend extra time driving around to find a parking spot, creating delays for students and heavier traffic while they search for spots.
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Myka Beck Wins The Stine Speaking Showcase
Myka Beck was in her public speaking class one day when her Professor Kaila Todd said they could leave early if their work was done. However, on her way out, Todd stopped Beck and said, “I need to talk to you.”
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Faculty Friday: Bill McFarland Is An Ambassador Of The Anthropology Discipline
Bill McFarland was a freshman at the University of Central Florida, sitting in classes that he did not find fun or very engaging. He was going to school for something he immediately realized was a mistake, and he drifted through his first year until he took a general anthropology class at the start of his…
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JCCC’s Legal Studies Department Discusses The Use Of AI And The Law
Across the JCCC campus, the use of AI is still a topic of debate. JCCC continues to work toward a use of AI on campus that is both productive for the students and the professors. JCCC’s position on the matter is not to fear AI.
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Faculty Friday: From Lawyer To Award-Winning Documentarian & JCCC Professor, Meet Michael Price
Michael Price left his law office and headed toward the subway in downtown London. As he walked, he felt the rain hitting his head and suit. Not near the next overhang, where he could get out of the rain, he realized he didn’t have an umbrella and immediately had a mini-panic attack. At that moment,…
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Meet The Messenger: Meet Reporter Mike Kemper
Welcome to Meet The Messenger! In this episode Baptiste and Aubrey interview The Messenger’s latest hire, reporter Mike Kemper. Mike talks about what made him join The Messenger and the type of stories he likes to write.
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Faculty Friday: Deborah Williams Offers Perspective Expansion To Her Students
Deborah Williams is a lifelong learner who draws inspiration from what she describes as serendipitous moments, epiphanies that motivate her to explore a topic in-depth to learn and grow. Her inner holistic, interdisciplinary approach to the natural world informs her.
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Meet A Cavalier Monday: Eleanor Marshall Leads With Hard Work And Dedication
Eleanor Marshall got a notification on her phone that a lab assignment was due at the end of class. The only problem? She was at the gym. She did what she thought was best.
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Faculty Friday: Professor Lauren Phillips Gives Students Confidence And Skills To Accomplish Their Goals
Teaching can mean different things to different people. Professors bring various attributes to the classroom, some good and some bad. Professors who get the most out of their students’ abilities can connect on a personal level by providing constructive feedback, an attribute that should not go unnoticed.
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Mind’s Eye Literary Journal Promotes Student Voices On Campus
JCCC is publishing Mind’s Eye, an annual student-run literary journal and arts magazine that gives students on campus the opportunity to share their work and connect with readers. The journal features original poetry, fiction and artwork submitted by students only for the Mind’s Eye.
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Come Play Detective And Build Connections At Homicide At Harrison House
Murder is afoot. Mystery is upon us. If you’ve ever wanted to be an actor or transform into a fictional character, test your acting skills, put the clues together and attempt to solve a murder at a town party right here at JCCC.
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AI Town Hall Discusses Guidelines For JCCC
JCCC Executive Vice President and Provost Mickey McCloud and AI Task Force Chair R.W. Singh discussed the new AI guidelines for the university during an AI Town Hall.
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Faculty Friday: From Wanting To Be A Guitarist To JCCC Professor, Meet Dr. David VanderHamm
Associate Professor Dr. David VanderHamm built his path to JCCC on a love of music, a curiosity about its cultural aspects, and an ability to ask questions.
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JCCC Career Development Center Helps Students With Internships And Experience
Students who attend JCCC know they will receive a top-notch education at an affordable price. Students will learn, grow and gain the real-world experience they need to enter the workforce.
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Tuition to Increase, JCCC President Announces at Press Conference
During a press conference held with students before Spring Break, JCCC President Tony Miksa discussed why JCCC will raise tuition for the upcoming FY 2026-27.
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Student Center Hosts Breakfast At The Market
The smell of freshly cooked eggs and fresh toppings filling the Student Center is unmistakable. Omelets are delicious, and a two-egg omelet with ham and cheese should be the go-to omelet for everyone. However, the Crack of Dawn Omelet Bar sponsored by The Market will allow you to choose your own toppings.
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JCCC Student Basic Needs Center Hosts Mobile Pop-up to Raise Awareness
There are JCCC students who face more pressure than tests and homework. They face the daily reality of missed meals or not knowing when or where the next meal will come. The Student Basic Needs Center aims to raise awareness of student hardship on campus and assist individuals facing difficulties.
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Faculty Friday: Nate Herron Provides His Voice
JCCC students who have been to a sporting event in Kansas City over the last decade, other than a Royals game, have heard his voice over the public address system. He is the public address announcer for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Current, Kansas City Monarchs, the University of Kansas and the Kansas City…
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JCCC Veteran And Military Resource Center To Honor War Veterans
JCCC students looking to learn more about war veterans and their stories will be able to gather in the Regnier Center, RC 101, on Monday, Feb. 23, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. for Service Stories: 80 years of service.
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JCCC’s Fitness Center Is More Than Meets The Eye
Students are back on campus, the spring semester is in full swing, and the pressure of classes is ramping up. Now is a perfect time to relieve school stress and sharpen mental focus. One way to accomplish this is through physical activity.