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SCC welcomes new leadership and vision

  October 27, 2016 Features, Oct 2016
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As Woodrow Wilson once said, “The ear of a leader must ring with the voice of the people.” Dr. Barbara Kavalier’s ears started ringing after stepping into the role of St. Charles Community College president in August 2016. Soon after, she set off on a campus-wide listening tour to learn … Continue reading

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SCC soccer star tallies a win off the field

  October 26, 2016 Features, Oct 2016
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Cancer happens to other people. At least that’s what 18-year-old Bre Colombo thought before she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last October. “I had no idea that was coming,” she said. “My family doesn’t have a history with cancer, so the diagnosis was shocking.” “It came when I was supposed … Continue reading

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SCC offers flexible pathways into accounting field

  October 26, 2016 Features, Oct 2016
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With exceptional performers earning in excess of $127,550 per year, an unemployment rate of only 3.8 percent*, and a spot on Business Insider’s 2016 top 20 list of best business jobs, it’s no wonder that many dream of a career in accounting. Its reputation might make the field seem out … Continue reading

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Dual enrollment provides head start for high school students

  October 26, 2016 Features, Oct 2016
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When it comes to getting a head start on college, motivated high school students have options – dual enroll in college courses or enroll in AP or dual-credit courses. What’s the difference? AP courses are standardized high school courses that are roughly equivalent to undergraduate college classes. Dual credit courses … Continue reading

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New student leadership gives life to volunteer efforts

  October 26, 2016 Features, Oct 2016
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“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Winston Churchill’s words couldn’t ring truer for SCC student and Cougars Care president, Alex Crump. Growing up with 13 brothers and sisters made growing up with normalcies, like a pantry full of food, hard … Continue reading

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Dogs are helping students with anxiety and depression

  October 26, 2016 Features, Oct 2016
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You won’t believe these top 10 therapy dog breeds. Number five just may surprise you. Last spring, SCC brought therapy dogs on campus for the first time in an effort to reduce student anxiety during final exams. Anxiety and depression are on the rise among college students. More than 11% of … Continue reading

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