Lindsey Clark

As is only natural and expected, several changes and events have occurred in the last 22 years. The Internet was created, Dolly the sheep was cloned, the Berlin Wall came down, and there was the innovative hair and fashion disaster within popular culture during the decades of the’ 80s and ‘90s. But what’s more important is recognizing the commitment and talents of our own Mr. Bill McKinley, who for the last 22 years has worked at Kishwaukee College and devoted his time to its students and staff with his efforts, especially where the Horticulture Department is concerned.

On March 5, after having conquered their conference game against HCC (score 60-45), the Kishwaukee Women’s basketball team advanced to the Region IV Finals at IVCC after a long season consisting of perseverance and hard work. From practicing five days a week to hosting the fourth annual Hoops for Hope game in support of finding a cure for breast cancer to playing a tournament of three games in Florida over winter break, the team has shown a lot of heart and dedication throughout their basketball season.

Softball has officially commenced for a new season with fresh players. The team plays 4 year schools such as UW-Green Bay, Olivet Nazarene and Judson, and other 2 year schools as well throughout the fall season in September and October. But the training and practicing doesn’t stop there. Softball requires a year-round dedication to the sport, with practices beginning in August and ongoing weight training and fitness programs through November and December.

What is now known as Black History Month originally was founded as Negro History Week in the year 1926 by the Father of Black History, Carter G. Woodson. What was behind this designated week was meant to increase mindfulness and teach Americans about African American lifestyles and cultures that differed from their own, because history books almost entirely ignored the African American population within their own country.