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Meet the Candidates for Student Senate President
en español By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief ⟵ Trustee Candidates Ennis Ballines Major: Business Administration Career Goals: I wish to transfer to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign after receiving my associate’s degree. After I receive my bachelor’s degree I hope to pursue a career at Nike. Links: Instagram Why are you running for Student Senate President?…
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Meet the Candidates For Student Trustee
en español By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief President Candidates ➝ Briana Harris Major: Business Administration Career Goals: I aspire to be a successful female entrepreneur, and in the near future I plan on starting and running a digital marketing agency to support the marketing efforts of small business owners who need help with exposure. My long-term…
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Board of Trustees Meeting 3.19.24
By: Johnny Crouch, Sports & Activities Executive The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025, covering a range of topics including student recognition, financial updates and campus improvements. The meeting opened with the introduction of Waubonsee student Jonathan Chavarria Perez, who shared his personal journey. Perez spoke…
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Inside, Outside: Artist Talk with Rosalynn Gingerich
Rosalynn Gingerich and Waubonsee students touching “Luna” outside of Dickson Center. Gingerich invites all students and staff to interact with “Luna.” By: L Underwood, Editor On Feb. 20, 2025, Waubonsee’s art department had the pleasure of hosting Chicago artist Rosalynn Gingerich for an artist talk in the Arrowhead Room. Gingerich has her piece titled “Luna”…
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Honoring Black History Month at Waubonsee events
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director Marleigha Evans (left) and Administrative Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness and Co-lead for Employee Resource Groups Shellee McCullum (right) stand in front of the Hoops & Heritage raffle stand. The event served to celebrate Waubonsee’s current Sophomore athletes and make a tribute to the college’s Black athletic alumni. By: Kisella Valignota,…
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Chiefs dominate College of Lake County, advance to Regional Semifinals
Sophomore forward Christian Meeks (#0) drives through traffic for a layup as defenders close in. Meeks scored nine points, supporting the Chiefs with their final score of 87-58. By: Johnny Crouch, Sports & Activities Executive The Waubonsee Chiefs men’s basketball team is one step closer to its ultimate goal of winning the Division II NJCAA national…
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The deportation crisis: The impact of mass deportations on communities and first-generation college students
The Human Rights and Social Justice class at Waubonsee set up informational cards and posters. The posters allow students and staff to learn about their rights regarding the current ICE raids in the United States. By: Itzel Gutierrez, Social Media Executive With the current rise of anti-immigrant policies, first-generation students face the crisis of loss…
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Board of Trustees Meeting 2.19.25
By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, the Waubonsee Board of Trustees meeting began with introductions of new administrators, full-time faculty and an attorney from Robin Schwartz. The board listened to five reports, now scheduled before the executive session for greater public accessibility, and approved three full-time faculty tenure recommendations. One public comment…
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Behind the pom-poms: The dedication and teamwork of the Waubonsee cheerleaders
Flyer Melanie DuMez performs a liberty stunt supported by her teammates. In addition to cheering at the Waubonsee basketball games, the Waubonsee cheerleaders are currently training for their upcoming competitions, set to begin on March 2nd. Photo by Jacob Pacheco. By: Johnny Crouch, Sports & Activities Executive For the Waubonsee Community College cheerleading team, there’s…
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The argument for philosophy in younger education
By: Kevin Sigrist, Editor-in-Chief When I began my time as a student at Waubonsee Community College, I was astounded by the wide variety of topics and courses I could learn about. It was a mighty jump from high school, where, in retrospect, my choices were severely limited. Generally, however, I found that despite my limited choices…
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