Campus Wi-Fi slow and inadequate
Internet access on campus through the college’s system is slow, inadequate and insecure. I can get faster access through my cellphone. But that’s at my expense if data is involved. […]
Month: November 2024
SKY’S THE LIMIT: What does ‘family entertainment’ mean?
All kinds of media content can be strange and scary, whether television shows, films or internet videos, especially for parents of young children who lack safety knowledge or parental controls. […]
CHRONICALLY COFFEE: Make schooling more compassionate
Students have to leave St. Louis Community College every day because of finances, mental-health issues and other barriers to education.
Officials have attempted to bridge some gaps with services, such as those offered by the Student Advocacy & Resource Center. However, that’s only fixing a symptom of a bigger problem. […]
Lunch is served: Students run their own fancy restaurant
Many students attend community college to get classes out of the way and transfer their credits to four-year universities.
But the Forest Park culinary arts program gives students the hands-on experience of running a fancy restaurant. […]
College updates policy on protests, other speech
A controversial incident involving a street preacher who visited the Meramec campus in April has prompted St. Louis Community College to update its policies to align with Missouri law on protests and other public speech. […]
Construction causes parking problems, boost in tickets
Forest Park started construction on its new Transportation Center in the fall of 2023, eliminating dozens of parking spaces and creating widespread problems for students […]