Where have all the trees gone?
Forest Park is losing its forest. The college has cut down more than 30 trees on campus, leaving only stumps. Officials blame beetles called emerald ash borers, which have been slowly killing them. […]
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Former college employee gets six years
A former St. Louis Community College employee who admitted to stealing more than $7.5 million from STLCC and the state of Missouri is headed to prison. Don Robison, 57, of Ballwin, has been in U.S. Marshals Service custody since Aug. 14, when he pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. […]
5,000 affected by college data breach
More than 20 employees with St. Louis Community College fell victim to a phishing attack that caused a data breach for an additional 5,000 students, faculty and staff members. “Sensitive” information such as names, phone numbers, email and home addresses, dates of birth and college A numbers were leaked, according to a Feb. 4 email from Keith Hacke, STLCC chief information officer. Social Security numbers were involved in 71 of the cases. […]
Air travelers face 2020 deadline to get Real ID
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is requiring all citizens to get “Real ID” cards in order to board airplanes, beginning Oct. 1, 2020. That includes Forest Park students, faculty and staff. […]
Veteran helps others while fighting own battle
Many military personnel think their battles will be over when they leave the service, but the transition back to civilian life can be challenging. One St. Louis Community College employee, Tracy Carpenter Bond, spends her days helping other veterans return to school and get an education as districtwide coordinator of veterans affairs. […]
Student’s artwork focuses on growing problem of plastic waste
A peculiar figure has taken up residence on a bench on the fourth floor of G Tower. He’s made of clear packing tape and surrounded by milk jugs, egg cartons, water bottles and plastic bags that flow into the hallway. There’s even a pizza box. “The person represents a man looking into the ocean at the trash that pollutes the sea,” said Christy Lin, 39, a fine arts student who created the sculpture. […]
STLCC license plates now available
The wait is over. Forest Park students, faculty and staff who want to show school spirit on the road can now get St. Louis Community College license plates. In fact, they’re available to any Missouri resident. […]
Impeachment? Forest Park weighs in on Trump controversies
The impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump has generated plenty of headlines, partisan talking points and passionate arguments on all sides of the political spectrum. But what do Forest Park students, faculty and staff think? A random survey conducted by The Scene indicates that most are paying attention and many have strong opinions. […]
Adjunct union creates ‘bill of rights’
The union that represents adjuncts on St. Louis Community College campuses has created a Higher Education Faculty Bill of Rights to use as a tool in contract negotiations. Members of Service Employees International Union Local 1 are collecting signatures from adjuncts, full-time faculty and students at 13 colleges and universities in the St. Louis area as a show of support. […]
Black Student Union forms on campus
A new student organization has formed to help black students at Forest Park connect with each other and make a difference on campus. The Black Student Union has been meeting since Aug. 16. […]