News
Tapping to the rhythm
Since he was 4 years old, Christopher Erk knew he was going to become a dancer. Erk, who teaches Tap Dance I at Sinclair Community College, said once he began tapping, he never wanted to do anything else. “When I was 10, I knew I wanted to (tap dance) professionally,” Erk... [Read more...]
Sports
The art of blocked shots
In his seven years as head coach of the Sinclair Tartan Pride, Jeff Price said he’s never had a better shot blocker than 6-foot-6 forward British Alexander. “In his two years here, Brit’s had some pretty impressive blocks,” Price said. “He’s had blocks where he’s... [Read more...]
Life
Spring offers variety of classes
Lifeguard Training (PED 232) Taught by veteran lifeguard Nila Peavy, this class teaches students the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Graduates of this course earn lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/AED certificates necessary to become... [Read more...]
Campus
Free resources can help students with finals
The snow is melting, the temperatures are slowly rising and birds are starting to sing. Winter is coming to an end. For Sinclair Community College students, that can only mean one thing: Finals. Luckily Sinclair has opportunities for students to get that extra study boost... [Read more...]
News
Sinclair campuses open at noon due to snow
All Sinclair Community College campus locations will be opening at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to inclement weather. For more information regarding Sinclair’s closing procedures visit http://www.sinclair.edu/visit/closing/. Read More →
Sinclair campuses close early due to snow
All Sinclair Community College campuses will close today at 2 p.m. due to snow. This is the third snow day in seven days. Classes currently in session will end early; classes beginning after 2 p.m. will be cancelled. The conference center in Building 12 will remain open as usual, according to the... [Read more...]
Sinclair starts classes at noon
Sinclair closes campus at noon
Conference promotes ethnic awareness through art
Words worth speaking
Students travel road to gain U.S. citizenship
Sinclair continues to climb enrollment ladder
Life
Keeping an open mind
Isn’t it funny how sometimes the dumbest people say the smartest things? Take rapper Kanye West for example. This Grammy award-winning rapper made a complete fool of himself last summer at the MTV Music Video Awards, when he interrupted singer Taylor Swifts’ acceptance speech with a drunken tirade... [Read more...]
Four-year flutters
Maybe it’s a little premature to talk about graduation, but my stomach has been churning since the quarter began. You see, I started looking at post-Sinclair universities in January, and it’s a tough world out there. For the first time in my life, I’m nervous about applying to school. One reason... [Read more...]
More ways to plug in around campus
Influence of video games
Yapese student comes to USA to save wife and baby
Plugging in around campus
International Showcase promotes intercultural awareness
Constructive criticism
Sports
Pitcher chooses Sinclair over minor leagues
After getting picked in the 23rd round of the MLB Draft in June 2009, pitcher Austin Pressly turned down $75,000 from the Milwaukee Brewers and came to Sinclair Community College. “I said I’d sign (with the Brewers) for $150,000,” Pressly said. “They ended up not giving me the money I wanted... [Read more...]
The others out West
The Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs dominated the NBA’s Western Conference in the 2000s. The two teams combined for nine conference titles over the last 10 seasons. It’s clear the Spurs are not as strong as in previous years, so the West is open to contenders looking to knock off the... [Read more...]
Sports Calendar
Sinclair baseball loses weekend
NBA trade deadline winners
Leading hitter returns from surgery
Holes to fill for Cincy
Basketball teams drop doubleheader
Campus
Tartan tattoo of the week
Name: Vicki Massman Age: 54 Position: Adjunct Faculty Q: Where did you get your tattoo? A: Dream Merchant Tattoos in Springfield. Q: What is the story behind your tattoo? A: In Buddhism the lotus flower is a symbol of rebirth. Lotus flowers are planted in the mud and blossom in the water. It’s a... [Read more...]
Tartan Tattoo of the Week
Name: Andy Woodall Age: 22 Major: Computer Information Systems Q: Where did you get your tattoo? A: Amanda Leahmen at New Breed, which is now Smart Bomb, did it. Q: What is the meaning behind your tattoo? The stick figure is from explodiingbomb.com. The cloud is an outline of my birthmark. There’s... [Read more...]
