Karlee IhdeNovember 8, 2019Arts & Entertainment
Karlee IhdeNovember 8, 2019
Karlee IhdeOctober 28, 2019
2min33
On Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, a group of Iowa Central Students traveled to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls to attend the annual Fast Forward Event. This event is a digital media event held for students to listen to digital media professionals talk about different subjects and potentially ask questions and receive answers.
Students were able to choose a panel they wished to attend during each of the three sessions. A few of the panel options were: ‘Why Journalism isn’t Dying’, ‘Hot Gear for Cool Shots’, ‘New Opportunities in Radio’, ‘News Directors – Tops and Tricks’, and ‘Repping Your Brand: Social Media and Corporate Video’. There were eleven panels in total.
After the sessions, students listened to a keynote address given by Ben Hagarty. Hagarty, a University of Northern Iowa alum, talked about his journey while working in digital media. He discussed how he moved to Los Angeles after graduation and worked hard to be where he is today–a videographer for music artists and bands. Ben Hagarty has worked for Chris Brown, Beyoncé, and many others! Be sure to check out his production company, Black with No Cream!
StaffOctober 14, 2019
2min43
The Iowa Central Dance team performed Thursday night, Oct. 3, at Hodges Fieldhouse, along with the Iowa Central Cheer squad. Both were there to perform during the pep rally for Iowa Central’s Homecoming.
StaffOctober 14, 20193min54
On Wednesday night, Sept. 18 the Iowa Central Community College organized a Bingo Night, where approximately 600 students were there to try to win prizes. It was the second bingo event since the beginning of the school year.
What is a “bingo”? Bingo is a game of chance that is unbelievably famous, with its simple rules and a few strategies. Several numbers are drawn and announced one after the other. Players write down the numbers on a card provided for this purpose. The first player to get a pattern wins.
The schematics are chosen by the announcer. The announcer has chosen 7 different schematics.
The player has a grid where various numbers are noted. Each play represents one schematic, and sometimes between 2 or 3 players win, except for the 2 last prizes. This last Wednesday, students have been fulfilled because, approximately 12 prizes were to be won.
For this second night, university staff members have increased the value of the prizes. The smallest prize was 6 t-shirts and the biggest prize was a pair of headphones.
There was variation in prizes, including a TV, vacuum, and fridge, as well as discount coupons to buy something in the bookstore or have a subscription on Netflix. Food was also available to win.
Bingo is not just a game for the elderly. Campus Students spent an evening surrounded by their friends trying to win prizes.
According to the testimony of one student, “It’s cool to get together with friends after a long day of classes and training. Especially when there are gifts, the game gets more interesting.”
Karlee IhdeOctober 4, 2019
Karlee IhdeOctober 4, 2019
Elizabeth ChaversSeptember 28, 2019
2min141
The Iowa Central Community College music department has pursued several new venues for performances since Will Lopes began directing the Triton Singers in 2018. This year is no different. After exploring the acoustics of the Crossroads Mall halls, Lopes chose this location for the Triton Singers fall concert, Sacred Sounds.
A combined performance with the Fort Dodge Community Chorus, Iowa Central Alumni, and local instrumental group, Jive for Five, the Triton Singers will be sharing a selection of spirituals, sacred art songs, and upbeat tunes. The Triton Singers is comprised of three vocal performance groups: Triton Choir, Vocal Jazz and the Encore Singers.
By inviting community members to participate in this Sacred Sounds concert, Triton Singers will grow their audience for concert performances and build relationships with other Fort Dodge vocal enthusiasts. Lopes has made community participation a common element in all of his Iowa Central concerts, including his recent day long event, Real Men Sing.
The Fort Dodge community is invited to attend to support the talented students and local performers in this one night event on Monday, September 30 at 7 p.m. Sacred Sounds is free to attend.
Elizabeth ChaversSeptember 28, 2019
Karlee IhdeSeptember 25, 2019
3min80
Next week, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, through Friday, Oct. 5 is homecoming week! Along with sporting events, there are many activities and events planned by Student Activities to help celebrate homecoming week.
Student Senate has voted and planned dress-up days for homecoming! The days are as follows:
- Monday: Merica Monday
- Tuesday: Twin Day Tuesday
- Wednesday: First-Year Students Wear White, Returning Students Wear Black
- Thursday: Jersday Thursday
- Friday: Spirit Day
Student Activities have planned multiple events during homecoming week! Below are the activities!
Monday: Sand Volleyball Tournament at Amigos at 5:30 p.m. *Students must register with Student Activities to play!
Tuesday: Ran’d Shine, Comedian/Mentalist in the Student Resource Center at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Blue Out and Prize Drawing at the volleyball game!
Thursday: Pep Rally at 7 p.m. at Hodges Field House! Bonfire and Carnival Rides 8-10 p.m.
Be sure to follow Iowa Central Student Activities on Snapchat, @ic_activities, to see different events happening on campus!
Karlee IhdeSeptember 25, 2019
3min63
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Iowa Central students celebrated with the Afro-Latino festival! Students had the choice of which country or person to research and create a display with the information.
Aleah Sherman researched Peru for her festival display. Her favorite part was learning about the different countries.
McKenna Mitchell loved Cuba’s culture and decided to research Celia Cruz based on her strong voice and her neat story.
Debra’s country was Venezuela. Debra loved researching and learning new information, she even found out Venezuela has it’s own Afro-Latino Festival each year!
Iowa Central students and staff along with high school students and community members learned lots of information about Latin American countries!
