The Student News Publication of Calhoun Community College
by Katy Samba
Posted in Features
Many people who enter community college intend to transfer to a four-year university. However, a significantly smaller number of people graduate from a four-year university. There are a variety of different reasons why students end up not transferring. If you’re planning on transferring to a four-year university, here are some steps you can take to […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Features
Choosing a university to attend can be a strenuous process. There are many aspects to think about when considering where to transfer. It can be a tough decision, especially if you’re unsure of what career you’d like to pursue. But there are many important factors to consider when applying to a college: School Size: Transferring […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Opinion
Unlike many people, April 8, 2024 was not a day that I was anticipating. I had some mild intrigue around a week prior and drove to multiple Lowe’s and Home Depot’s to see if they were selling more Eclipse glasses. All of them had run out, so I gave up and accepted that I could […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Features
On February 26, representatives from the University of Alabama at Birmingham visited the Sparkman building of Calhoun’s Huntsville campus. UAB is the 3rd argest university in the state of Alabama. It is most known for its extensive involvement in healthcare. However, the number of representatives from different divisions displayed the school’s vast educational opportunities. There […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Features
As a musical theatre fan, I was excited for the theatrical release of one of my favorite musicals, the Broadway adaptation of the iconic 2004 movie Mean Girls. Having already known that the movie would be a musical, it took me a while to realize that besides a musical note replacing the space in between […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Opinion
If you feel you’ve been inundated with overplayed Christmas songs, you may not be interested in Christmas music (especially if you work in retail like me and hear Christmas songs for hours on end multiple days a week). Even though I very rarely willingly play this genre of music, there are a few songs reflecting […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Opinion
Finding a present for a parent doesn’t need to be as stressful as a process as it tends to be. There are multiple approaches to finding the perfect gift for a parent. An easy way to start is by figuring out what kind of gift you want to give. Practical: This is a go-to way […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Features
If you’re like me or most other college students, finals season brings about a specific feeling: stress. Stressing over final exams is likely one of a student’s most common and expected experiences during finals week. It may seem obvious and like something part of being a student. However, it might be worth considering how to […]
by Katy Samba
Posted in Features
If you need help getting started with planning for life after graduating, Calhoun Career Services offers students a plethora of helpful information. The department gives students career advising, job search strategies, career assessments, and more! Making information accessible to students, they send weekly newsletters packed full of opportunities for various students. Whether you’re interested in […]