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Lights flashed across the room as music filled the air at Fright Night. Students packed the Courter Center, dancing to hits such as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” Los Del Rio’s “Macarena” and Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers’ “Monster Mash”. Some attendees wore costumes, including a walking banana and masks. Pizza and candy were served, […]

Join Michael Borst as he sits down with DMACC students as they talk about not only the struggles of socializing on campus, but ways to make friends and how to break out of those restraints holding students back from being involved.

Pictures are from the Des Moines Area Community College vs Southwestern Community College held on October 7, 2026. For access to more pictures, you can go to this link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kd5NyPHN2Kapk_neGDERykScTdVF5qOd?usp=drive_link

Join Thomas and Michael Borst as they discuss with Gianna Turner what it is like to be a freshman in the first few weeks of college and the challenges they might face, with ways to overcome those challenges.

Pictured Above: Top Row: Joslyn Messler, Taylor Westendorf, Natasha Johnson, Delaney Tripp. Bottom Row: Makenna Hall, Karmylia Snyder, Xiomara Hanson. Written By: Xiomara Hanson Starting a team from the ground up is never easy, but in their first year, the DMACC Dance Team has already created a long-lasting legacy. From day one, the team began […]

Pictured above: Naomi Zannobi, Ashlesha Nepal, Taylor Leslie Written By: Taylor Leslie Most DMACC students think of the library as just a quiet place to study before a test, but that’s only a small part of what it actually offers. While it is a great place to get work done, the DMACC library is one […]

This podcast features Gabe List, Joseph Lawrey, and Owen Ament talking about how their track and field season has gone. They describe what the expectations were going into the season and favorite events that occurred throughout the year.

Thomas introduces two guests, Michael Borst and Dylan Durbin. The room fills with humility as the two philosophize how to approach time management and life itself.

Student Activities Coordinator Amanda Strayer achieved victory in the Catan tournament at the recent Board Game Night on the Boone campus. The match was closely contested against one of the best players on campus, solidifying Strayer’s win as the main highlight of the evening. There is something sweet about seeing a friend lose when they […]

David asks Dr. Jennifer Wojcik for more information on the 2026 summer study abroad trip to Belize, enticing more students to join the journey.