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Welcome Adventurer, to a land of great myth and legend. Large beasts roam the lands of forest and plain: dragons, wolves, large beasts of combined animals like the winged lion/scorpion dubbed the Manticore. Beasts roam the seas and sky, taking countless lives for prey and wealth. However, there are those who are brave enough to […]

Music these days is different than before the pandemic hit. I know that my Spotify playlists have changed quite a bit, and I love all of the music that I’ve found during the pandemic. Songs by artists like Cosmo Sheldrake, Salem Ilese, and Grandson are some of my favorites. I probably would’ve not found those […]

For those who celebrate Christmas, most spend some time during December watching the same movies every year. Though some of these movies become less entertaining each year, there are good ones for all types of viewers. After seeing “A Christmas Story” on loop for 12 hours every single year on Christmas day, I can no […]

The year 2020 left its mark on just about everything and the entertainment industry was no exception. Whether it was a family-friendly animation or a superhero series, COVID-19 has pushed it back and has set up for an entertainment full 2021. The young movie-goers will be ready to drag their parents to the theatres to […]

Making books into visual films has been popular for quite some time, but there are some books that just don’t work out in the film industry. This is of no fault to the book itself or the author, or to the filmmakers doing their best. Some books just don’t translate. A prime example of this […]

Sometimes you find yourself discovering new things and opportunities without even realizing it. This happened to me as I started college, when I found myself discovering a new resurfacing trend―podcasts. From humor to education, I enjoyed this new form of audio entertainment, especially since I wasn’t berated with ridiculous ads every five minutes. With various […]

On Wednesday October 30th, DMACC Social Justice Club will be hosting an open mic in the Courter Center from 12:15-1:45pm. With Halloween just around the corner, this open mic will have a theme that fits. From spooky stories to scary songs, take the stage during this dark, haunting season. The spookiest performances will earn a […]

Former DMACC Softball pitcher Molly Jacobsen has been named transfer of the year by Softball America.  Jacobsen is now a junior at the University of Mississippi (UM). She shares this honor with two other players, Samantha Show from Oklahoma State University and Amanda Sanchez of Louisiana State University.   Jacobsen was a star for DMACC […]

The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) men’s golf team finished second at the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Spring Preview on April 8th in Ames, Iowa at the Veenker Memorial Golf Course. After defeating Kirkwood Community College (KCC) by just a single stroke at the previous Wartburg Spring Invitational, Kirkwood was able to […]

On March 9th in Mason City, the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) women’s team played Kirkwood Community College (KCC) in the semifinals of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XI Division II Women’s Basketball Championship.  The Bears lost in a final score of 60-68. DMACC lost all three matchups against Kirkwood this […]