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https://www.schroederfuneral.com/obituaries/John-S-Smith?obId=42217250 Veteran baseball coach John Smith ”Smitty” age 86 died April 23 from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Smith was born in Burke, South Dakota, on May 2, 1938. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. He married his wife Connie on May 28, 1961. The same year, he received a bachelor’s degree […]

By Quincy Jagnow Moving in step with the evolution of technology is our society’s increased engagement with it; including, and perhaps especially our elders. The Millenial and Gen Z generations are relatively privy to digital financial scams. Typically, we can recognize them in an instant. Evidence suggests, however, that this is not the case with […]

By Gabrielle Woolman In the year 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics reported an astounding 6.6 million violent victimizations of people aged 12 and older, and approximately only 42% victimizations were reported to the police (DMCityView). These statistics are the exact reason for why National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is recognized every year […]

By Leya Williamson Violence can happen to anyone, no matter your race, gender, sexuality, beliefs, economic status, etc. It can also present itself in many ways, including physical or physiological experiences or even just threats to your wellbeing. Many who have experienced violence find it hard to access resources or even feel they cannot express […]

Hi! I’m Erin. I’m passionate about the environment, and I’m happiest when I’m outside under a tornado or thunderstorm warning. Think of me as an amateur storm chaser, minus all the equipment and actual know-how. I spend my time drawing, singing, and re-reading chapters of books I started months ago. Hi!! My name is Olivia […]

Written Chanler Twedt & Alex Loew Major League Baseball (MLB) is experiencing its first work stoppage since the 1994-95 players strike. Anyone who follows baseball or sports in general, may not know what a lockout is or why MLB has currently halted any kind of baseball-related activity. Anything found on the world wide web may […]

For decades, Sandi Johnson greeted almost every student who has attended DMACC’s Boone campus from her window in the front office. She passed away August 23, but will be remembered by generations of DMACC students, faculty and staff.  “She just was such a sweet-hearted genuine caring individual,” said coworker and friend Dr. Nancy Woods. “She […]

Layk Nollen Editor & Chief Hello there! I am back for another year as Editor & Chief, sadly for all of you. This is my third year at DMACC, and I’m excited to be back on campus like everyone else. However, I am sad that I have to wear regular clothes to class instead of […]

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With warm weather on the rise, the SAC has some more activities for March to usher in spring. March 8 H.O.R.S.E. Tournament in SAC Gym, 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. March 11 Bowling at Perfect Games, 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. March 12 SAC Meeting over Zoom (Gift Card Prize Drawing!) 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. […]