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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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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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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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Board of Trustees Meeting 1.15.25
Harris and Bustamante Fontanel speaking on their experience in the University of Illinois’ fourth annual “Reimagine Our Future” sustainability competition. Besides being full time Waubonsee students, the pair are also full time parents, and were accompanied at the podium by their son Eliseo Bustamante. Photo by Kevin Sigrist. By: Kevin Sigrist, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Jan.…
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