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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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Waubonsee Community College to open new Technical Education Center in Fall 2025
Students from the Automotive Technology and the Collision and Refinishing Technology programs gather in front of the Technical Education Center, which is currently under construction. The new facility is set to open for the Fall 2025 Semester. Photo by Ashley Vanderhoff. By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove Campus will open a new…
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From setback to comeback: Pat Robinson’s battle back to the court
Pat Robinson makes his way through a tunnel of his teammates during pregame introductions. Robinson has played basketball at Oswego East High School, University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) and currently for Waubonsee Community College. Photo Courtesy of Britt Crowe. By: Johnny Crouch, Sports & Activities Executive Pat Robinson’s basketball journey isn’t defined by his…
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Board of Trustees Meeting 2.5.25
By:Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief On Feb. 5, 2025, the Waubonsee Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting which covered various topics and presentations. There were no public comments. All board members were present to discuss updates on new executive orders, highlighting their impact on higher education and Waubonsee’s response. The board also passed a motion to…
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Recognizing and overcoming obstacles: OER could transform students’ financial opportunities
A stack of textbooks sits beside a computer displaying OpenStax, the largest publisher of Open Educational Resources (OER). With college textbook prices rising, OER aims to provide free, accessible materials for students. Photo by Ashley Vanderhoff. By: Ashley Vanderhoff, Editor-in-Chief Open Educational Resources (OER) are public domain or open license materials designed for learning, teaching…
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Streaking into the record books: Waubonsee’s historic 22nd consecutive win
The Waubonsee Chiefs men’s basketball team poses after winning their 22nd consecutive game. The team defeated the McHenry County College Scots 131-115, breaking a school record that had stood untouched since 1991. Photo courtesy of Britt Crowe. By: Johnny Crouch, Sports & Activities Executive On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Waubonsee Chiefs men’s basketball team defeated…
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