A Student Publication of Lorain County Community College

The Collegian is published online and in print by the students of LCCC.

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The Collegian is a public forum for Lorain County Community College. Publishing the truth is the ultimate goal of The Collegian and every effort is made by the students to be accurate. The Collegian provides the students with an outlet to exercise their First Amendment rights regarding news of interest to the LCCC community. News and views published in The Collegian are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of staff, advisers and faculty members of LCCC. 

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 A dead man's party

 

The festive displays of smiling skulls, colorful shrines featuring the dead, and home cooked meals are ways some choose to mourn the loss of their loved ones. Nov. 2 marked LCCC’s first celebration of El Dia del los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. see story


 French students mix things up in America

French and American students proved there is a universal language that can break down communication barriers: music. see story

 

 

Get pumped up with SIFE 



After learning about the problems that come along with over and under-inflation of tires SIFE put together some data for their Pump It Up project. From 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sept. 30 SIFE, led by project manager Case, set up in the Physical Plant parking lot offering to check anyone’s tires that were interested. see story

A magical opportunity

Disney is known as being one of the world’s top corporations, and right now they are providing an opportunity for students to get a head start in their career for the Disney Company. see story  

Take five for business tips

The Take Five breakfast series invites local businesses to learn how to tackle specific problems that can impact their employees, budget, and safety. see story

College comes together to remember 9-11



Moving speeches and chilling memories of "a day we will never forget," were shared on Sept. 11 in the Stocker Arts Center’s Cinema Hall. see story

Getting published is as easy as pressing submit

The National Gallery of Writing, an internet based gallery where anyone can contribute, has been established to celebrate the National Day on Writing (Oct. 20.) see story

Business Incubator nurtures sick and fledgling companies



Located in the Entrepreneurship Innovations Center, the Business Incubator is a team of people that can help to conceptualize a new business. These people help to reform an idea, make marketing plans, create funding ideas and predict how long it will take to see revenues. see story

Masquerade Ball to benefit Special Olympics 

Each year the Role Players Association chooses a cause, or a non-profit organization to benefit from an event. This year they have chosen to raise money for Special Olympics Hoops Tournament at LCCC. The Masquerade Ball will take place Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Spitzer Conference Center. see story 

Nursing Career Fair provides job opportunities 

With jobs being hard to find in today’s economic time, LCCC made it easier on RNs, LPNs and STNAs, with the Health and Nursing Career Fair. see story

International students give LCCC a dose of culture

This year, with record domestic student enrollment, there is also record enrollment among international students. There are currently about 100 students from other countries, and that number is still growing according to David Arredondo, director of International Student Services. see story 

Students assist in fundraising



United Way's pancake breakfast event fills students up and gets them to donate. see story

Inspiring professor leaves a lasting impression on students


Professor of Business for 20 years, Howard Dorenkott passes. see story

Interns work side by side with CEOs and budding entrepreneurs

Students entering internship positions with Innovation Fund businesses get an exciting glimpse into their future. see story