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Recently I was given the assignment of giving up all forms of technology and taking in the experience that came with that. Long story short it was as boring as it sounds, but I did learn and do quite a bit during that time. Why has technology become so interwoven into our lives that we […]

College is a great experience that comes with a price. Most new students are learning what it’s like to be an adult―having to pay for tuition and books, get their own food, live on their own and pay rent, amongst other adult things. Being a college student can be rough, but colleges have resources, from […]

By DMACC Banner staff Ainsley Schuler and Micki Anderson On the DMACC Boone Campus students, faculty and staff often share the same concerns. One is how to save money, and people on campus had a variety of suggestions. One common response was to live at home as long as possible. “Stay at home more,” suggested […]

Valued for their accessibility, enrollment in distance education courses has increased markedly over the last several years. According to a report published in December 2017 by the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, more than 6.3 million college students took advantage of distance education course offerings in the Fall of 2016. This corresponds […]

During my time here at DMACC I’ve had some spectacular experiences, and have met some truly amazing people, but there’s always been something that I failed to address. For the longest time I was embarrassed about being a community college student, and it took me far too long to realize I needn’t be. Let’s face […]

National Crime Victims Rights is being celebrated this week at Boone DMACC with local ACCESS (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support) group. This Friday there will be an opportunity to compete in online quizzes, listen to speakers, hear a story from a fellow student here at DMACC and eat pizza which will be provided. […]

Over the weekend, “Exit, Who?” was performed by Kay Mueller’s cast of students. It was a mysterious and fun adventure filled with spying, surprises, and small clues with big impact. The audience was of reasonable size and each night was a special experience. The Cast   Dustin Reis – Col. Wilfred Wooster Rachel Lease – […]

I enjoy the variety of courses we have, and I believe there are some feasible additions to Boone Campus’ lineup of courses. This editorial focuses on the expansion of the music program here, and any additions that students or staff would like to see are welcome. I always want to include more students and staff […]

In my opinion, it would be wise to begin a tradition of open mic nights at DMACC. The open mics I attend are full of energy and support, and they’re a great way to meet people with similar or completely different interests. With original music and evocative poetry, there is a collective experience of expression […]

The In Their Boots Film Festival took place February 26 at 6:30 pm. It showed a multitude of short films detailing the lives of soldiers and veterans through theatrical means. It began with Sean Taylor speaking about the upcoming In My Boots 5k, and then the floor was given to Randy Brown. He spoke about […]