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While the money for faculty and staff salaries and construction plans come from different sources, there are still many uneasy feelings about the new addition at the Quad Cities Black Hawk College campus. Do the positives outweigh the negatives? Read on to find out what students and staff think and tell us how you feel in the comments.

Construction at Black Hawk College is Seen as both a Blessing and a Curse On March 22nd, a ceremony detailing the construction work to be done for Building 1 at the Quad Cities Black Hawk College was conducted. At the ceremony, attendees learned about what renovations wo…

It’s no surprise that students drive hours to Black Hawk College to be a part of the wonderful nursing program. We’re delighted with our nursing program’s 47 years having the prestigious ACEN national certification.

Black Hawk College’s Nursing Program a Proud ACEN Certification Recipient since 1971 This spring of 2018, Black Hawk College’s nursing program received its most recent accreditation renewal from the ACEN national certification. The ACEN, which stands for Accreditation Commiss…

Hannah Rose Showalter, Elodie Bouwens, and Logan Raschke had a great time at the 2018 Illinois Community College Journalism Association Workshop. Every workshop offers college students some terrific advice. Ella Bouwens, Matthew Hayes, and Logan Raschke also won some awards for their articles! Read on for some helpful writing tips and more information about the awards.

Awards, Helpful Advice, and More at the 2018 ICCJA Writer’s Workshop Written by Elodie Bouwens, Logan Raschke, & Hannah Rose Showalter. On April 5th and 6th, Elodie Bouwens and current writers for The Chieftain Logan Raschke and Hannah Rose Showalter had the pri…

When it comes to the LGBT+ community, its members have often been represented in movies in a negative light. "Love, Simon" is one of the most effective recent motion pictures to give its viewers a realistic story millions of people, gay, straight, or somewhere in-between, can relate to. Check out what Hannah Rose Showalter has to say about the movie here!

The Importance Of “Love, Simon” Written by Hannah Rose Showalter. “My name’s Simon and I’m just like you, except I have one huge… secret. Nobody knows I’m gay.” For most movie-goers, this might be the first time they’ve heard a s…

Less than a year after declaring bankruptcy, news was leaked to the public that Toys ‘R’ Us would be closing all of its American stores for good. Since then, working for the company has been chaotic. Four past and current employees sat down with me to talk about their experiences working before and after the madness of liquidation. They also have an explanation for why the company has failed.

The Death of a Legend: Employees Share What They Believe Led to the Downfall of Toys ‘R’ Us The downward spiral of the once legendary Toys ‘R’ Us company began at the heels of its $6.6 billion buyout in 2005. KKR and Bain Capital, private equity firms, have controlled all aspe…

The Black Hawk College Chamber Singers have been sharing their beautiful voices with the rest of the campus. Read on to find out more about the a ca****la group and to see when and where their next big performance is!

Voices Sing At Black Hawk College Written by Christopher Rannow If you stroll through the halls of Black Hawk College this week, you may hear some faint, beautiful singing. Don’t worry, it isn’t another student playing his or…

"Well... that's like... your opinion, man." After twenty years "The Big Lebowski" has grown a large cult following. Many new fans of the movie are college students. Can you see the appeal? Do you enjoy the movie now as much as you enjoyed it back in 1998? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

The Dude Abides: An Analytical Perspective of “The Big Lebowski” and its Popularity Over 20 Years A trophy wife kidnapped, a trigger-happy Vietnam War veteran, a pompous millionaire, a seductive artist, and a pacifist stuck in the very center of them all. These incredibly odd elements ought to …

This March, millions of people are celebrating history’s most influential women. What have you done to celebrate Women’s History Month? If you haven’t, or if you want to learn more about the commemorative month, read on for some valuable pointers from Chieftain writer Hannah Showalter.

Here’s What You Can do to Celebrate Women’s History Month Written by Hannah Rose Showalter March hasn’t always been Women’s History Month. The national holiday was first brought to life in the school district of Sonoma, California in 1978. It was bo…

This movie did a lot of things right for reasons you may not have expected, if you haven’t seen the movie. Have you seen the movie? If so, tell us what you thought of it in the comments.

Is the “Black Panther” Movie Really That Great? When I discovered that Marvel would be making the Black Panther movie, I didn’t really think much of it. I’ve never been a superhero movie fan, nor have I ever been a superhero fan to b…

Iowa and Illinois have split the cost to construct a new I-74 bridge. It's a blessing for people who cross the bridge often, but for Illinois-bound citizens, it could result in even more construction delays until the bridge's completion. Read on to find out more!

Sayonara, Old I-74 Bridge! A new I-74 bridge connecting Moline, IL to Bettendorf, IA is being built. If you drive across the bridge to get to work or school, odds are you’ve seen the impressive barges on the Mississipp…

Customers were outraged when they realized Tarte’s new foundation line consisted of more than 80% light shades, leaving women of color in the dust. How important is it for makeup companies to be racially inclusive? Read the article to find out more.

Racial Inclusivity Still Proves to be an Issue for Major Makeup Companies Ladies, have any of you ever walked into a drug store searching for a decent foundation only to discover that your shade is unavailable? Surely legitimate makeup stores ought to have a wider select…

From frozen food to fast food, America seems to be losing track of what ingredients are good and bad for consumption. As a matter of fact, what is America eating anyway? One YouTuber has a few answers.

YouTuber Sparks Conversation About What America is Consuming YouTube is one of my most-used social media networks. I find myself on YouTube everyday watching whatever’s trending, or, simply whatever I’m interested in at the time being. Currently,…